Tag Archives: Vegan

With Irregularity

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Melissa

What a whirlwind of two weeks it’s been since I updated! Things have been crazy busy and with work, Ragnar training and spending time with Whit! Work has been crazy busy and hard. I’ve been averaging over 50 hours a … Continue reading →

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Recipe Wednesday: Banana Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Melissa

Recipe Wednesday: Banana Pumpkin Walnut Muffins I was actually following a recipe when these muffins were being made. Then I got lazy and forgot to look at all the ingredients, skipped a few, replaced some others…and this is how they … Continue reading →

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Looking into 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Melissa

2012 was certainly a doozy! There was so much that happened and still now I have a hard time believing that I spent three months in Peru in the jungle! Sometimes I wonder about the choices that I make for … Continue reading →

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My 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Melissa

This happens every year. Did I accomplish all my resolutions for 2012? I wrote in 2011 how I don’t like resolutions because they make me anxious; I feel like there is too much pressure. But, if they’re just things that … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Melissa

I hope you all had a great Christmas, or whatever holiday you may have been celebrating! It was wonderful to have my brother home, along with Whit and a few other family friends! Craig got a drill. Such a boy. … Continue reading →

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Recipe Wednesday: Dark Chocolate Vegan Walnut Brownies

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Melissa

So, I don’t know if you heard, but last Saturday was National Brownie Day. I knew there had to be a reason I had been craving brownies for days, so what better an excuse to make some. I tried getting … Continue reading →

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Oh Nuts! Macadamia Nut Cherry Banana Bread

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Melissa

If there is one nut that I’ve neglected over the years but have come to love having gone to Hawaii a few times in the past two years, is how much I like macadamia nuts! I always used to be … Continue reading →

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Fall = Quick Breads

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Melissa

Oh yeah, Fall is in the air which means that I am in the kitchen, baking up a storm! We had some Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving that I did not partake in, because like my father, I don’t like pumpkin … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Banana Bread, Recipe: Vegan Banana Walnut Chocolate Bread | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Recipe Wednesday: Vegan Lentil Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Melissa

Recipe Wednesday: Vegan Lentil Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie As a now full vegan (I just gave up eggs for good!) I always get the “What do you eat?!” question, especially around the holidays.  I have many friends and family that … Continue reading →

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I’m Sure You’re Sick of Thanksgiving Recaps

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Melissa

So here’s another one! Haha…OK, but I’m sure you’re sick of reading about Thanksgiving by now. I’m sorry to have to put you through another. I promise there are some pretty pictures of a park in here though! And I … Continue reading →

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