Cinnamon Roasted Taproots
I love coming up with sexy food titles such as this. And by “sexy” I mean, you read the title and go, “Wtf, Kelsey??” If you can’t handle the suspense though, we’re roasting up some summer goodies:...
View ArticleGreen Tea and Weight Loss: Seeing Past the Hype
When attempting to lose weight, I think it’s pretty safe to say that most of us would love to have an easy solution. Eat this or drink that- make one little, simple change and BAM the pounds just start...
View ArticleVega Nutrition and Training Plan + A GIVEAWAY!
Woo hoo you guys- I’m so excited to be hosting my first ever giveaway! I’ve teamed up with Vega to offer you some awesome prizes and promote their free Nutrition and Training Plans. Since the...
View ArticleBlogHer15 + Vega Giveaway Winner
Hey there everyone! So this past week has been a lot of firsts! Thursday through Saturday was the BlogHer 2015 Conference which also marked the first blogging conference I’ve ever attended, but it was...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts for Your First Blogging Conference
This past Thursday-Saturday was the BlogHer 2015 Conference. I really wasn’t sure what to expect at all- I had been too busy to read every “A Message from Our Sponsors” email (which was sent almost...
View Article1 Small Change for Better Relationships
The little things… Hey everyone! Sorry I went missing…again. Summer is always a tough time for me because quite honestly, the last thing I want to do is spend time in the kitchen. It’s just so hot in...
View ArticleProduct Review: Vegan Cuts Snack Box
Hey there everyone- Kelsey checking in again! So recently Vegan Cuts asked me to try one of their snack boxes and review it. While I reviewed it last year, I haven’t been a customer for a while and was...
View ArticleChicken Tacos with Chipotle
Happy Tuesday everyone! It’s certainly a rainy day out here- it’s been pouring since the early morning and doesn’t seem to want to plan on stopping anytime soon. I recently started a new job where I...
View ArticleOregano Infused Bloody Mary & Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp
Oh, hi there everyone! It’s amazing to me that another summer has been survived and we are quickly moving our way to fall. Certainly doesn’t feel like it here though- still sweating away at my dining...
View ArticleRaw Massaged Kale Salad
Kale. That fibrous beast that it is. Often an accompaniment to my smoothies or a delicious sautéed side to my meals. This past weekend, I endeavored to organize an ice cream crawl (which I will be...
View ArticleRoasted Plum Dutch Baby
I’ve recently become obsessed with Dutch Babies. Mind you, I’ve never had one at a restaurant or an amazing diner specializing in them so I have no real experience with “true” dutch babies, but I sure...
View ArticleBrooklyn Ice Cream Social- The 7 Best Ice Cream Shops In Brooklyn
Several weeks ago, for whatever reason (maybe I’ve lost my mind?) I decided I want to try out the “best of” ice cream places in the city. All at once. Crazy? Yes. I eventually came to my senses and...
View ArticleArtsfest 2015 & Sorghum Molasses
Last weekend Mr. C and I took a trip back down to Maryland to visit my mom and to go to Artsfest down at Annmarie Garden. It’s an annual event with local artists from the area and I’ve gone the last...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Popcorn with Matcha
Full disclosure: this was my first time making popcorn on the stove. Full disclosure part II: It was awesome. My family has never been much of the popcorn type- not even at movies. I think I remember...
View ArticleWarm Spiced Pear Protein Smoothie
Now I could go on about how busy things are these days and about how I’m sorry I haven’t checked or written any posts for a while, but let’s just skip all that- it’s nothing you haven’t heard before....
View ArticleHow to Get the Most Out of Your First Farmers’ Market
Looking to check out your local farmers’ market but not sure where to start on buying etiquette? It’s from local family farms so it’s safe to assume it’s organic, right? Can you get a deal on buying in...
View ArticleUpdates and Exciting News for the New Year!
Around this time last month I realized that, “Wow, Thanksgiving is almost here…”. I looked back upon a post around the same time a year before- it was the last post I wrote before moving back to New...
View Article5 Steps to Keep Your New Years Resolutions
So with recent events and unexpected changing of plans, I’ve been doing a lot of work focusing on said shifting plans and my changing goals for 2016. Many of these goals are based around the blog so...
View ArticleFrom Waffles to Bread; A Story on Life and Adaptation
Last week I was preparing for my final exam for organic chemistry. The day before the exam I decided to make waffles. I threw together a basic mixture, knowing in full confidence that you really truly...
View ArticleWhiskey Cider Cocktail
This year (or, more accurately, last year) I have been hearing a lot about how the way you spend the first day of the new years says a lot about how the rest of the year will go. I’m not entirely sure...
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