Summa summa time! Hands down my favorite time of the year. Everyone relaxes a bit (which I def need to do), the days are longer, and there is a feeling of freedom and adventure in the air. When it’s hot outside and beach days are on the horizon, my go-to snack or meal becomes the … More Lemon+Mint Summer Smoothie
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you are celebrating solo, with gal pals, or a special someone, a sweet #treatyoself doughnut is in order. Nothing says “I love you” like a delicious, homemade doughnut, am I right? When I made these, every time I took a bite, I was like “Yasss, slay, … More Heart Beet Red Velvet Doughnuts
Today’s post is a fun one! (I know “date paste” sounds a bit questionable, but bear with me). It’s a quick, easy recipe that literally anyone can make. Honestly, it is next to impossible to make this wrong. All you need are Medjool dates (truly nature’s candy, as they are quite sweet and almost caramel-y), and water. … More Sweet and Easy Date Paste
Amongst all the stress that gets thrown at us this season-holidays, shifts in the weather, school and work deadlines- (I know, I just began to admit to myself that summer is definitely over), our bodies can take some major blows. All that stress causes oxidative damage and inflammation, which truly is the root cause of most diseases. However, … More Winter Antioxidant Smoothie
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the season for sweet treats and pumpkin flavored errthang! Before we jump into today’s yummy recipe, let’s catch up, shall we? You may be saying to yourself, wow, Alexandra fell off the face of the blogosphere since May. Eek…May!!! Needless to say there aren’t really excuses for not getting … More Pumpkin Spice Date Balls
Who’s ready for St. Patrick’s day??? Funny childhood story: every year growing up,my sister and I would place our slippers at the end of our bed the night before St. Patty’s Day. (Disclaimer: we are not Irish in the least bit). In the night, the leprechaun, aka our mom, would stuff our slippers with little … More Shamrockin’ Smoothie
I hope you all had a spooky Halloween! Hopefully you are not in too much of a candy coma after all of yesterday’s festivities. I had a fun, low-key Halloween with my sister. We dressed up as spiders, went out to dinner, and watched movies. Sometimes it’s nice to have a night in. Plus, I … More Pumpkin Spiced Party Popcorn
My latest food find is the exotic passion fruit. I happen to have a passion fruit vine where I live, and it has been dropping fruit like crazy! I have consumed more passion fruit in the last month than I have in my whole life! Honestly, when I first saw the vine, I had no … More Roasted Banana Passion Fruit Ice Dream
I have a confession. I am addicted to avocado. I need to enjoy it at least 3 times a week, or I feel like there is a spot in my stomach that is longing for something more. One of the simplest, most versatile ways to whip up an avocado meal/snack is avocado toast. It seems … More Avo All Day
Happy October!!! I love this time of year because I absolutely adore pumpkin! Nothing says “Fall” quite like pumpkin. I mean, really, what other vegetable do we use to decorate with??? (Spinach garlands, anyone?) Seriously, though, pumpkin is SO full of yummy health benefits- until it hits store shelves in super processed, sugar saturated, artificially … More Perfect Pumpkin Parfaits
bouquets and baguettes 