Creamy Watercress Soup

I’m kind of obsessed with watercress right now. This leafy green contains significant amounts of iron, calcium, iodine, and folic acid, in addition to vitamins A and C. It is known as an anti-cancer superfood, and since it…

Hearty Lentil Loaf!

Well hello! If you follow me on instagram (@kateveltkamp), you saw a month or so ago when I brought up lentils and how amazing they are, both for your health and for your taste buds. Unfortunately, a lot…

Fried (cashew) Goat Cheese Salad

Hello dear readers! Here within this post is one of the dishes from my Vegan Valentine’s Menu! Scott and I had a wonderful time making and devouring it all. The whole menu is as follows: Seared Scallops (mushrooms)…

Good Morning Smoothie (and my favorite app)

Hello! I hope you’re all having a great start to the week. I want to share with you my recipe for a super quick and easy (and healthy) morning smoothie! Of course, you can enjoy it at any…

Easy Quinoa Bowl

Everyday when my family gets home from the gym around lunchtime, I scramble to make something quick and tasty and of course, healthy. Who wants to eat pizza right after working out? It’s packed with protein and all…

Sweet Potato Biscuits and Apple Sausage Gravy

I love the mood on a lazy Sunday morning (afternoon) when you wake up slowly and everyone in the house is unusually cheerful. The sun’s rays lay upon the kitchen table, inviting you to dine and the prospect…

Vegan Bacon-Wrapped Rosemary Chicken

Happy New Year everyone! I am personally thrilled that 2012 has come to a close and that 2013 is here to bring about positive changes and new beginnings for us all. I’ve just returned from a lovely, snow-covered…

Asking questions, giving answers

Raising children isn’t easy for anyone. Each age presents a new challenge, from newborn colic to potty-training woes to incessant toddler questions. Every parent attempts to raise his/her child/ren in the manner he/she sees fit, passing along customs,…

Cilantro-Lemon Salad

Hi friends! I’m currently in Michigan visiting Scott’s family. We are up here for a month, and even though we’re on ‘vacation’, we are busier than ever. Scott still works 40 hours a week, and I’m still trying…

Easy Peasy Mac and Cheesy

I get asked a lot what Emery eats for meals, because I guess people don’t know what vegan kids eat if they don’t eat hot dogs and chicken fingers. So I’m going to start sharing some of her…

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Mama, Wifey, Photographer, Vegan, Dreamer.

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