Less Meat Mondays Series

You know what, scratch that. Mondays are bad enough as it is. Let's not get too lofty with our goals for this mundane day (mundane...Monday...coincidence? I think not).  Plant-based diets have been gaining a lot of attention these days as the public health focus has shifted from prevention of nutrient deficiency to prevention of chronic …

Changing of the season

I guess we can officially kiss summer goodbye?! Fall weather is here! Not really in Oklahoma because normal weather patterns don't matter in this state. It is getting a little cooler in the evenings, though! But anyway, is it too soon to start making apple desserts? Nope. Before I get into the recipe featured in …

For those sad days…

Why do sad things have to happen? Optimists will say, "there can be no rainbow without rain". Ummm, nyo thanks! Don't want to hear that right now. All I want to do is wallow in my own pity. This week is a tough one because my coworker GREATEST FRIEND moves to New Mexico tomorrow! My friends …

Cheers to summer!

I'm trying to hold on to this summer as long as I can. Pool time, outdoor adventures, grilling outside... I love it all so much. I feel like I'm getting a little cheated out of the summer ending, though. The weather seems to be unseasonably cool for this time of year. Knowing Oklahoma, it's going …

Maky Rolls

I'm naming these rolls after myself because like me, they were created with no idea how they would turn out. And just like me, they turned out GREAT! Good job, mom and dad. 😘 Originally, I had planned to make sushi rolls with the seaweed sheets. My amazing friend A-Nagey bought me a sushi maker …

Açai Smoothie Bowl

Açai (pronounced Ah-SIGH-ee), is a fruit native to South and Central America. You've probably seen or received spam mail for açai as a weight loss supplement. There is no scientific evidence for this claim, FYI. There's actually very little scientific evidence done on the health benefits of açai fruit. Here is what we do know: …

Green Pineapple Salad

Ok so the pineapples aren't actually green but this salad is chock-full of green leafy veggies. I'm on a kale kick lately (sorry everyone but you'll learn to love it). Kalvin and I recently went to Boston and ate at this cute little bakery, Flour bakery + cafe (twice, actually). The first time, I got …

Self-Care Sunday

Sorry, guys. Too busy to write anything today because I'm taking care of myself. Instead, click here and check out my girl's self-care column. If anyone knows how to love themselves, its Mary Adelle. You should all read this and pick up tips. Now, back to my charcoal face mask and Celine Dion music...   …

I am exactly where I need to be in this journey

This month, my co-worker and I decided to challenge ourselves to a 30 day yoga streak (I must say: she is KILLIN IT and is my inspiration). I've done this once before and stressed myself out (how ironic, right?). I was so hung up on staying on track that I didn't take time to enjoy …

MiKale Chips

Need that crunch but don't want the consequences? You need to try kale chips. So crunchy and so flavorful. Those green, leafy veggies are exactly what you need to stay healthy this summer. MiKale Chips 1 bunch kale, washed, dried, and torn off stem into big pieces 2 tbsp olive oil your choice of seasonings …