Kayla, Author at To: You, From: Scratch

Quintessentially British: Claridge’s Scones made GF and DF! (Vegan option)

I LOVE scones. I’ve already made date walnut scones (gf + v) for the royal wedding last May, and they were absolutely scrumptious. But after having experienced my first afternoon tea (and watching way too much of the Great British Bake Off), I thought it was time I’d try baking traditional British scones.

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (GF + V)

I’m back! Between an onslaught of exams and college essays, I’ve been quite busy – probably like you. Hopefully, now I can spend more time on To: You From: Scratch because I’ve been accepted to college (Tufts!). Anyways, one of the recipes that have been fueling me through this intense period is that of spiced… Continue reading Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (GF + V)

Adaptogen Recipe: Ashwagandha Tahini Cups (GF + V)

After a stressful, long day, we all share one thing: we crave comfort food. Whether that be a warm, gooey bowl of mac and cheese or a generous slice of chocolate cake – these foods make us feel better emotionally and physically (temporarily). Our adrenals are the same way, craving comfort during times of prolonged stress,… Continue reading Adaptogen Recipe: Ashwagandha Tahini Cups (GF + V)

Four-ingredient ‘Dibs’ Ice Cream Bites (Vegan + GF)

Do you remember Dibs? They’re the little vanilla ice cream bites coated with milk chocolate. Anyways, on the rare occasions that Dibs were in my house, my brother and I would go crazy – who wouldn’t? It’s fun to just pop them in your mouth 🙂 Since our Dibs days are extinct, I made… Continue reading Four-ingredient ‘Dibs’ Ice Cream Bites (Vegan + GF)

Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” Salad

I like tuna salad, but let’s be honest: it’s not the most aromatic and it’s not loved its high level of mercury. Luckily, there’s a substitute that’s vegan, refreshing, and mercury-free –> chickpea “tuna” salad! So … first of all, what’s so bad about mercury?

An Afternoon in Toronto

I’m usually a planner. But when my family and I decided to take a quick trip from Niagara Falls to Toronto, my spontaneous self emerged. I quickly pulled up Google to search up restaurants and was pleasantly overwhelmed by the number of healthy restaurants in the Canadian city. It was hard to boil it down… Continue reading An Afternoon in Toronto

Banana Protein Blender Pancakes (GF + V) – No added sugar too!

It seems that as people get older, they think that pancakes are not suitable for a nutritious breakfast. Pancakes are unhealthy and too kiddish. But banana pancakes are naturally nutritious, fluffy, and yes, they can be more creative (just top it with homemade chocolate hazelnut spread!).

Restaurant Review: Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co., NYC

When you first think of soft serve, one of those milky vanilla soft swirls of ice cream on a wafer cone usually pops into mind. What may not pop into mind is a fruity, dairy-free version that is – gasp! – equally as delicious. Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co. makes this dream a reality. Just… Continue reading Restaurant Review: Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co., NYC

Date Walnut Scones (GF + V)

Like many other devoted Royal Family fans, I woke up bright and early to watch the Royal Wedding in action. I couldn’t just wake up and just eat my American waffles, so the night before, I prepared the batter of one of my old favorite recipes: date walnut scones. I hadn’t touched the recipe for… Continue reading Date Walnut Scones (GF + V)

No-bake Chocolate Protein Cookies

Cookies. Protein. No-bake. Yeah, right. Believe it or not, this odd pairing is actually possible. Even better, it can be whipped out in less than 10 minutes. Besides my cheesecakes and peanut butter chickpea energy balls that I adore, no-bake snacks (or desserts) have often seemed unpalatable. They look a little too gooey, and there’s just… Continue reading No-bake Chocolate Protein Cookies