There is something so special about eating fresh and making mealtimes a daily family gathering. I've found that cooking fresh is definitely nourishing, but when I'm able to cook with my family or friends, it brings out an ample dose of love and creativity that enriches our relationship on a much deeper level. And then when we sit down to share our bounty, there's a comfort in the ritual of breaking bread while sharing the highlights of every one's day, world events and whatever else is on our minds.

Art Every Day Month has been awesome! If you haven't a chance to check out my daily drawings, you can view them all here. It's defintiely got me thinking outside of the box and trying new things! So, as Thanksgiving approaches here's my recipe for glazed carrots....a lovely Thanksgiving side. I hope you enjoy!

So, in the spirit of actions speaking louder than words :), I'm excited to host Wholesome Soul's first annual Gratitude Giveaway.I'll be giving away 4 of my Holiday Card Sets to 4 lucky people...and all you have to do between today and NOV 22 to enter is...

As a guest contributor, I was able to share a little wisdom on "Yoga In the Kitchen". Make sure to check out my article and my favorite weeknight to-go recipe, "Chickpea Flour & Rice Patties".

It's always good to remember that the one weapon we always have in our arsenal for self-care is the food we put in our bodies. Food is such an amazing tool, don't think? What we feed ourselves literally fuels our energy levels, directly impacts the appearance of our bodies and greatly influences our minds. For something we do several times a day...I'd say it's worth putting a little dedicated time and creative energy towards since the payoff is huge.

One of my favorite things in the summer are tomatoes...and as we head into summer and the tomatoes and avocados are ripe and delicious, CTA Toast (Cottage Cheese, Tomato & Avocado) makes a great breakfast. It's especially nice because it takes less then 5 minutes to make...and it's fresh, high in protein, and of course, delicious...so ENJOY!

Hello Friends,Since I was out of the country for the start of the new year, February has kind-of-been like my January :)! So now that my new year has officially begun, so has my re-inspired love for healthy snacks. My latest and greatest favorite is super simple and only has 3 ingredients :).rice crackers + hummus + krautFor those of you that are #vegan and/or #glutenfree, this is a fantastic snack (or an impressive appetizer) that is fast, filling and easily changeable...not to forget it also looks beautiful :).

Since I'm not here for Thanksgiving this year, I thought I'd share some recipes from one of my favorite blogs, Oh She Glows! She has a great step by step, 3-Course, Vegan & Gluten Free Holiday Menu that looks pretty good...I've never made these particular recipes, but all the recipes I have tried from her site have been DELICIOUS...so I have high hopes for these as well.