Seattle for the Plant-based foodie

Calling all vegan and vegetarians! This post is for you. Seattle is such an amazing city for foodies like me because of our diverse restaurant scene. I personally think we have one of the best dining scenes in the U.S. (hey I said ONE of the best). I know that it is often hard to …

Vegan Almond Chia Rhubarb Bars

UPDATED: I decided to make these gluten-free and granulated sugar-less but you can use regular sugar and flour if you so desire. Recipe adapted from smitten kitchen P.S. I know these are maybe not the most filling...but with servings of fruit and no dairy I thought they'd be a good break from my healthier and …

How to Throw a V-Day Party for Runners

Valentine's day means flowers, baking, and a whole lot of pink and red. But, it also means you can throw an awesome Valentine's day party for your fellow runners complete with a Prefontaine shrine. If you're not in the mood for a party, maybe one of the recipes or puns intrigues you instead? The Food …

Let’s Go Grocery Shopping!

Am I the only one who actually loves to grocery shop? I could wander Whole Foods for hours picking out breakfast items and planning out meals. I obviously can’t afford to shop at Whole Foods for all my grocery needs so I often go to Trader Joe's instead or Safeway. The items with a “*” …

How to make an acai bowl

I'm sure acai and smoothie bowls have taken over your feed with their aesthetic beauty and nutritional value, and I'm sure you are either intrigued or skeptical. Either way, you are sure to become an acai-convert when you find how easy, and cost-effective it is to make these at home.  Acai vs. Smoothie Bowl An …

Holiday Pancakes

These chocolate-peppermint pancakes are the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning! They are made with whole-grain pancake mix, pea protein powder, and a little cocoa powder. Plus, they'll keep you full and are low in sugar which means that you can eat more holiday cookies! Recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup Bob's Red Mill whole-grain pancake mix One …

Meatless in Seattle

As I started to eat more nutritious food and changed my diet to eat more “clean”, I realized that I have unconsciously eliminated meat and other animal products out of my diet and become more plant-based.  Before I made the switch, I didn’t eat a lot of meat in general.  As I’ve made the transition, …

Brand Spotlight: Picky Bars

Picky Bars are for picky people.