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  • vegan fishless street tacos
    Food,  Recipes,  Tips,  Try This

    Vegan ‘Fish’ Tacos

    These 100% vegan (thanks, Gardein!) fish tacos are super delicious and super easy -- taking just 25-30 minutes to get on the table.

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    Food,  Recipes,  Try This

    Vegan Maple Whiskey Peach Pie

    What happens when you combine peaches, a quick coconut oil based crumble and a few splashes of Jack Daniels'?

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    What’s On the Menu: Week 1

    March 14, 2018
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    Food,  Raw Vegan,  Recipes,  Smoothies,  Tips,  Try This

    Watermelon Cherry Blast

    This is a riff off the Watermelon Lime Cooler recipe that ratchets up the healthy quotient (with help from a secret ingredient) on this refreshing summer treat. Everyone already knows that watermelon is good for you. But did you know that dark cherries aka ‘America’s Superfruit’ and celery (a bonafide nutritional powerhouse) are great for you, too? The Darker the Berry… Like most jewel-toned berries (blueberries, anyone?) dark cherries are brimming with antioxidants. One cup of cherries contains 90 calories and contains significant amounts of fiber, protein, and vitamin A and C, according to the United States Department of Agriculture . Cherries also have anti-inflammatory properties, making them beneficial for arthritis sufferings, melatonin,…

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    March 22, 2018

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    September 11, 2017

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    July 9, 2019
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    Watermelon Lime Cooler

    This is a super easy, incredibly refreshing summertime treat (some have referred to it as a 'mocktail') that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. 

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    September 11, 2017

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    November 23, 2018

    New Year, New…Box of Tissues?

    January 1, 2018
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    Are You Using These Vegan Apps Yet?

    Apps as in ‘applications’ not ‘appetizers’ (although I prefer them to most things overall). If you’re a new vegan (or even an old one), the constant influx of information can be pretty overwhelming. While I encourage you to get used to reading (and understanding!) your food labels, these apps can go a long way towards helping you begin your vegan journey, stay vegan while traveling and speed up the grocery shopping process. There are, of course, tons of other apps out there, but these are the ones I reach for regularly. Full disclosure, I use an Android but I believe most if not all of these apps are available for…

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    January 12, 2019

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    November 15, 2018
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    Aztec Magic Healing Clay is, Well…Magical

    With this mask, moisture-stripping shampoos have been banished from my natural hair routine for good.  Read More

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    March 27, 2018
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    Label Reading 101 for Vegans

    March 2, 2019

    This September, ‘S’ is for ‘Sustainable’: Reducing Your Single-Use Plastic Use

    September 2, 2019
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    Food,  Recipes,  Tips,  Try This

    Tofu Caprese Salad with Arugula & Toasted Ciabatta

    I've had some decent mozza stand-ins but between texture & taste, this simply and delicious tofu rendition wins hands down. Combine it with fragrant basil. toasted ciabatta, peppery arugula, a perfectly ripe tomato and a little balsamic for a delicious, summery meal.

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    September 11, 2018

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    June 23, 2017

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    June 3, 2018
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    Vegan on the Go: True Food Kitchen

    True Food Kitchen recently debuted new vegan menu items including Asparagus Toast and an Artichoke & Pesto Pizza.

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    March 27, 2019
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    Vegan ‘Fish’ Tacos

    January 31, 2019

    Power Breakfast: Very Berry Chia Seed Pudding

    February 11, 2018
  • vegan-potato-salad-field-roast-sausage
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    Don’t Starve at the Cookout: Creamy Vegan Potato Salad

    Don't starve at the next cookout! Bring this creamy vegan potato salad to share & wait for the raves to roll in.

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    November 23, 2018

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    July 26, 2019

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    June 24, 2017
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    Five Easy Product Replacements for More Sustainable Living

    Part of my motivation for becoming vegan was the impact that animal agriculture has on our planet. And, while just cutting out meat can greatly lessen your personal carbon footprint, it’s just the beginning. At times, the bad news about the state of the environment can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There are small but significant things we can all do to help. I’m no expert, but over the past year, I’ve made a few changes in my personal life to further lessening my impact on the planet. Not only do I feel better, it’s saved me a little moola in the long run too.  If sustainability…

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I spotted our first snap pea blossom in the garden I spotted our first snap pea blossom in the garden!

Growing up in NJ, Winter meant snow, so it never really occurred to me to try planting a winter garden. Living in AZ, the Winters are much milder. I got curious and decided to experiment a little. I haven't grown snap peas since I was a little kid but I'm hopeful that I can harvest a few this season. I've also got a few types of radishes and carrots in grow bags to see what happens. Even if I don't get any produce I might be able to save some seeds 😅
Surprise harvest! We have one fruit bearing tree Surprise harvest!

We have one fruit bearing tree on our new property. When I saw it last, the fruit was still mostly green or stripey. I figured it was citrus but didn't know what kind.

This AM all the fruit were this gorgeous color and they smell AMAZING - like the world's tiniest, most fragrant lemons. I gave away some at work already and I REALLY want to try making infused sugar with them. Still not sure about the exact variety but they trend sweet. 

I'm so excited to start gardening in earnest there now!
Got some new reading! Guess what hobbies I intend Got some new reading! Guess what hobbies I intend to adopt in the new year 🤩 🌾
Starting everyday in 2021 with champagne thanks to Starting everyday in 2021 with champagne thanks to @bite.

I've been using @bite for the past year because it's: 

Plastic free: from the glass bottles, to the compostable mailers sealed with paper tape.
 
Perfect for travel: the bottle easily fits in a dopp kit/make up bag or you could leave the bits in their pouch if you're worried about breakage.
 
+ It works & tastes great!: I normally use the Mint Charcoal flavor, but I'm diggin the Champagne, too. It's kind of like a fresh breath sweet tart. Both flavors are made with nHAp, a non-toxic, mineral alternative to flouride that also strengthens/remineralizes enamel and helps fight sensitivity.
Started 2020: Optimistic in Miami Well-dressed New Started 2020:
Optimistic in Miami
Well-dressed
Newly engaged 💍
Actively seeking crowds
Tipsy AF

Ended 2020:
Wary in my Living Room
Dressed like a...dance ninja?
Newly married 🥰
Throat chops for anyone entering my personal space
Tipsy AF 

Some things never change. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Me, King, Basil & Lola! Today Happy New Year from Me, King, Basil & Lola! Today they learned champagne is for Mamas & Papas only. Pugs have to settle for treats. ☺

(Swipe for outtakes 😂)
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Let's talk...HAIR. Hair is a huge part of the big Let's talk...HAIR.

Hair is a huge part of the big day. Going into planning my elopement I knew a few things: 

1) I wanted to look like me & keep things natural

2) I wanted my hair to be the BIGGEST it could be

3) and I wanted to keep things simple

I was already protective styling when we set our elopement date, so I decided to keep going until about a week out so I could retain as much length as possible. I also knew that I didn't want to hire a pro or spend the morning cursing and sweating while wrestling my hair into a complicated style. The day of, I used just two products to refresh my two day old wash and go - my rosewater moisture spritz and shea butter - easy peasy, stress free and only 4 (gigantic) bobby pins were involved in the whole thing! In a nod to all the Goddess vibes and crystal healing energy in and surrounding Sedona I chose to accent my fro crown with a rose quartz headpiece I found on Etsy in a shop called Only for You Design

📸 @allisonslater
Crown: @onlyforyoudesign9
Belt: Vintage via Goodwill a million yrs ago
Dress: @lulus
Veil: @oneblushingbride
Suite: @laubergesedona
Hair + Makeup by Yours Truly 💋
Happy Two Month Anniversary, Babe 🥰 📸 @alli Happy Two Month Anniversary, Babe 🥰

📸 @allisonslater 
Veil: @oneblushingbride
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