I don’t bake. Not only do I not bake, I don’t like to bake. It is all about measurements and exact science. I usually just throw things in a pot and hope for the best. Once it comes out amazing, I go back and try to remember exactly what I have done. Then I make … More vegan “buttermilk” biscuits
I recently read a blog post by Amanda Rose Zampelli on #100HappyDays//#The100DaysProject. Like Amanda, I had seen a number of people use the #100happydays hashtag and post the challenge. Also, like Amanda, I didn’t know how to fit this into my life. But after reading the post I sat and thought about all the things … More 100 days of minimalism | days 1-10
Our skin is the largest organ of the body. It is the first line of defense against outside forces. We must protect what protects us. I have been in love with skin care for years. I believe no matter how good your makeup looks, if your skin is bad, your makeup will be bad too. … More moroccan red clay mask
Sometimes a meal is as simple as putting good food in a bowl. I am notorious for over-complicating food. But when you have delicious ingredients, I find it better to let them stand on there own. I love the crap out of red lentils!! Black lentil are very pretty. Green lentils are a bit tough. … More red lentils over rice
I am always looking for ways to stretch my dollar on this plant-based diet. Adding veggies to pasta is one of my favorite ways to do that. Deciding to venture away from red sauce I thought avocado would be a nice change. There was a half package of dry spaghetti in my pantry. I cooked … More pasta with creamy avocado sauce
I have loved these Paris Cafe dishes for years. I do mean years. I bought them from Target when I was in my mid-twenties. I am 42 now. Lately they have been bothering me and I have not eaten on them in several weeks. I could not figure out what was wrong. Finally it hit … More minimalism is served
Yes, you read the title correctly. I spent $20 (USD) at the Dollar Tree and ate vegan for a full week. For those who don’t know, the Dollar Tree is a true dollar store. Meaning, everything in the store is $1 (USD) or less. My friend Korenn Rachelle wanted to dispel the myth that eating … More eating vegan @ | Dollar Tree
Here is what I posted on “The Gram” during the month of August. xoxo, Blackberry’s Mom
I don’t even recognize myself. I mean, I see my fingers typing these words, chipped nail polish and all. I see Blackberry running around the living room, but I just don’t believe this is me. I just texted my cousin Paula with pictures of eyeshadows I will be passing along to her. WHAT??!! “Tracy don’t … More #makeupjunkie v. #minimalist
I LOVE PANCAKES! Fluffy, round circles of bliss and joy. Add fruit, syrups and whipped cream and I am pure heaven. Because most pancakes have milk and eggs I haven’t had them very much lately. I decided to go online to find vegan pancake recipes. I found hundreds. However, I didn’t have any of the … More vegan pancakes
