Over the holiday, I was able to visit The Heavy in Winter Park, Florida. I had seen the shop on Instagram many times and heard great things about it. The plant-store-coffee-shop hybrid stole my heart and exceeded my expectations. The Heavy definitely deserves its tagline as Winter Park’s happy place.
Even though summer cook outs might not look the same this year as they used to, I’m trying to recognize the change in season by embracing some new summer vegetarian recipes. I’ve been eyeing a handful of summer vegetarian recipes and have a running list of recipes I want to try. Find your new favorite summer dish here!
Welcome to my Current Loves! Check out all the things that I am currently loving in my daily life, including a new favorite beauty and skincare find from Eve & Keel, an eye opening podcast from the New York Times, work from home essentials, and more!
Tofu is a versatile plant based protein source and is a great option for meatless meals. This ingredient is packed with nutrients and can be used in a variety of ways. It has been a staple of my vegetarian meal prep for years – even before I fully cut out meat from my diet! Learn more about tofu and try my healthy quinoa and tofu vegetable bowl recipe here.
Hulu’s The Great takes on Russian history through a novel lens: overt and colorful comedy. Elle Fanning plays young Catherine the Great, Russia’s longest-ruling female empress. Catherine arrives in Russia to marry Emperor Peter, played by Nicholas Hoult. Comedy and drama ensues, with plenty of gorgeous costuming and set design along the way. Read the full review of Hulu’s The Great here!
In light of the current social and political climate, many of us are looking for ways to incorporate change and equality in our daily lives. While there are many action items for supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement, one small change I have implemented myself is to actively create a more inclusive Instagram feed by following more BIPOC content creators and influencers. While it’s not an exhaustive list, check out 10 content creators that I think you’ll love here!
I intend this page to be a resource guide for allies supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and protests currently taking place throughout the country. It is my plan to update it as I come across new information, so please check back for more information in the coming days.
I’m a big fan of loungewear and comfy clothes, especially styles that can bridge the gap between being a homebody and being out and about. Whether you’re working from home — as part of your norm or due to coronavirus — or simply hanging out on the couch with some Netflix, I find comfort is key. Even if you’re just lounging about, it always feels nice to know you have a cute outfit on. I decided to see what I could find for cute and affordable women’s loungewear online and my favorite stores did not disappoint. Check out my cute and affordable women’s loungewear finds here!
If you’re interested in vegetarian or vegan cooking, chances are you’ve heard of nutritional yeast. But what are nutritional yeast flakes, really? It’s an unusual ingredient for casual chefs, to be sure, but it’s a useful one to keep on hand. Learn more about the benefits of nutritional yeast, and how to use it in your plant-based cooking, here!
Mary Stuart is my all time favorite historical figure. When I came across this book while browsing Amazon, I bought it without hesitation. I hadn’t read anything by Kate Williams prior to this, and was eager to see how she portrayed my favorite queen. The book did not disappoint. Read my full review of The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots: Elizabeth I and Her Greatest Rival by Kate Williams here!
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