It has been SO hot in Southern California I decided to do a video on summer super quick and easy snacks I’ve been eating lately! These are so easy to make and are super delicious! Try them out and let me know what you think! Snack 1: Easiest taco in the world Snack 2: 3 …
How to Roast Chestnuts. A step-by-step guide!
Day 27: Thanksgiving Dinner Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful day! Last Thanksgiving I remember not feeling too hot after I ate…this was before I was completely vegan and gluten-free. I’m feeling so much better this year because everything was made from scratch, completely plant based, gluten-free & refined sugar-free…right down …
Day 26: Zucchini Zucchini is another one of those staple veggies I always have on hand. They are perfect to add to pasta, tomato sauce or a quick stirfry. You can also make zoodles or zucchini fries like I did here, with no salt or oil. The possibilities are endless… A photo posted by HealthyHappyJess …
Day 25: Yukon Gold Potatoes There are many varieties of potatoes, but one of my very favorites is Yukon Gold. They are perfect for mashed potatoes because of their buttery, creamy texture. I also love making baked fries because they come out so flaky and tender they melt in your mouth. I seasoned them here with a vegan curry sauce and didn’t …
Day 24: Xigua Xigua is another word for Watermelon! It’s actually the Mandarin Chinese name and it typically refers to the smaller rounder watermelons grown in China. We are not in watermelon season at the moment, but I was still able to get my hands on one, thankfully!! I don’t often post pictures of myself, but …
Day 23: Watercress After looking in to the health benefits of watercress, I’m wondering why I haven’t been eating it all along, or why I had no idea just how healthy it is…it’s actually ranked as the number one most nutritious vegetable! It’s so healing, Hypocrites himself made sure it was readily available to treat …
Day 22: Vanilla Bean Vanilla is a fragrant herb and spice that is used in foods, essential oils and aromatherapy. Not only does it taste yummy and smell delicious, it has many health benefits. Here are a few… The aromatic stimulation can calm anxiety, enhance your mood and act as an aphrodisiac. Vanilla Bean can …
Day 21: Ube I have to be honest…”U” was a tough one. After considering a few options, I decided to go with “Ube” which is the Filipino word for Purple Yam. While I searched for an actual purple yam (not to be mistaken for a sweet potato), I had no luck. In my research, however, …
Day 20: Tomatoes Add flavor to so many dishes with tomatoes! There are so many varieties and ways to use tomatoes to spice up your cooking. If you don’t like tomatoes it may be because you haven’t found the right variety yet, there are so many different textures and flavors out there, keep trying. Some of …
