Category Archives: Vegan

Restaurant Review: Butternut Squash in Chapel Hill

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Hello friends! I found a great new (to me) restaurant last night here in Chapel Hill – Butternut Squash! A bunch of local readers had recommended it so I finally decided it was time to give it a try and met my high school friends Kristi, Amy, and Hilary for dinner …

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Guest Post: Gena from Choosing Raw with Five Raw, Vegan Recipes!

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Good morning! I have one more awesome guest post to share with you all today while I continue madly studying! Today’s post is courtesy of my good friend Gena of Choosing Raw. Not only is Gena a beautiful writer (and former editor – just like me!), but many of her posts are thought provoking …

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Whole Wheat Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins

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Who says vegan baked goods aren’t awesome? Not me, that’s for sure. I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe yet! When I was first getting into the healthy living realm and learning to cook back in 2006/7, this recipe was one my very first creations. …

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"Cheesy" Vegan Coconut Sautéed Chickpeas and Kale

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I’d recommend hitting the grocery store immediately – because vegan or not, you will want to make this recipe ASAP. It smells and tastes like cheesy buttery goodness – but it’s vegan! Introducing “Cheesy” Vegan Coconut Sautéed Chickpeas and Kale: I made this this morning in my pajamas because class was cancelled …

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LARABAR Love

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A couple weeks ago, I got an email from LÄRABAR asking if I’d be interested in reviewing some of their bars on my blog. I responded immediately – hell, yes! I love me some LARABAR. When I don’t have time to make my own bars, LARABARs are one of my go-to brands  …

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The Leftover Special – Packed Lunch Style!

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You guys know I love creatively re-vamping leftovers. Case in point? Yesterday’s packed lunch. I had a fridge full of random leftovers, but nothing concrete enough to just be eaten alone. Clearly, it was time to get creative! First – I layered some baby spinach in a large tupperware. Veggie? …

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Healthy On the Go Snack: Peanut Cinnamon Date Balls

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With two tests this week, convenience is the name of the game! Enter these delicious, nutritious, and super quick and easy Peanut Cinnamon Date Balls. Just like a Larabar, but cheaper :) I was craving some sort of nut/fruit bar the other day but didn’t have any, …

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Veggie Burger Palooza!: Creating the Perfect Veggie Burger

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Last night was Veggie Burger Palooza! here at the fANNEtastic food household! I had a bunch of the girls over with one mission: create the perfect veggie burger. For my Food Service Systems Management class, we have a big group project that continues throughout the semester. Our professor is the head …

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