Rustic Spinach Sweet Potato Tart (Vegan)

I am so excited to finally be sharing with you this Spinach Sweet Potato Tart recipe. It has been long over due and I apologize. When I shared this on my Instagram I got such a good response and everyone wanted this recipe and I couldn’t wait to share. But when I sat down to…

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Padre Bio Vegan Restaurant in Puglia

If you’ve read my previous posts then you probably know that we spent a month in Puglia this summer. It was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. Mostly because Puglia has a way of making its way into your heart, partly because of where we stayed, partly because of the company and a…

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Kale Avocado Blueberry Smoothie (By Shell Harris)

Adding dark leafy greens or other vegetables to a smoothie may not sound all that appealing. Once you get over the initial hesitation, you will find that vegetables are a super healthy and tasty ingredient. Paired with fruit, kale is an excellent way to get more nutrients into your smoothie. Blueberries are packed with sweet…

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What I Eat in a Summer Day (Mostly Raw Version)

I get asked a lot about what I eat in a average day on a mostly raw food diet. That’s a great question and in today I’m going to share with you everything I eat in typical summer day. In the summer time I eat mostly raw and mostly fruit. It’s what my body craves,…

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Highlights of Puglia + Trip Itinerary + Vegan Eats

In June we road tripped it to Puglia (Italy). It has been a dream of mine for years after having seen an ad on a travel magazine in the back seat pocket of an airplane I was traveling in. The cover featured a Trulli Village and I was instantly fascinated . It looked like an…

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Eating Raw Vegan Despite a Crazy Month (By HP)

I sit in seat 28C of a Jet Blue aircraft headed for Florida after the conclusion of my 30 day Raw Vegan challenge. My headphones are in and ‘The Sound of Music’ is playing on my screen. It sets a pleasant mood for writing. I wanted to recap my month of the raw vegan challenge…

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Zoodles with MarinaRAW Sauce (by HP)

One of the challenges of being raw vegan, whether it’s short-term or long-term, is preparing food for yourself and the others in your family who don’t want to eat like you. My husband will usually eat 1, sometimes even 2, raw meals with me. He loves smoothies and he appreciates a good salad (he even…

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Solo Crudo Raw Food Restaurant Review (In Rome)

Today we’re spending the day in Rome with family after our trip to Puglia. We head back home to La Spezia tomorrow. So with just one day here and so much to be seen the big question is… in this magnificent metropolis how do I want to spend my time here ?? Well as they…

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How to Stock a Raw Food Pantry

Let’s talk shop about stocking your pantry with bulk raw vegan items. These pantry items can seem a little pricey if you’re on a budget. But keep in mind that you’re only using a small amount of these ingredients per meal. So the item could last you several months. Most of these items I refrigerate…

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