Mars, Inc. to Remove all Artificial Colors from Food

As food consumers are evolving and becoming more aware of their health, Mars, Inc. (a food manufacturer ) decided to remove all artificial colors from their human food.  More than 50 products will be altered such as Skittles, M&Ms, and Snickers. Although there are no pieces of evidence that artificial colors cause negative changes for humans, “consumers… Continue reading Mars, Inc. to Remove all Artificial Colors from Food

Oatmeal Cookies (gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free)

Oatmeal cookies are a staple recipe in American homes, but a lot of times, these cookies are overly sweet and buttery.  So what better way to start the year than with some good old healthy oatmeal cookies?  Don’t worry, they don’t taste off or unrecognizable.  In fact, they taste just like normal oatmeal cookies, but… Continue reading Oatmeal Cookies (gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free)

Rustic Italian Ricotta Cookies (GF + DF)

Ricotta cookies were the dessert of my childhood.  Each First Day of School, my mom would make these for me, and I always remember coming home to the smell of sweet ricotta, lemon, and aromatic vanilla.  But when I became dairy-free, that family cookie recipe was difficult to replicate.  For all I knew, I would never… Continue reading Rustic Italian Ricotta Cookies (GF + DF)

How to Marbleize Cookies

Despite the winter holidays passing, cookie decorating is a great skill to have for anytime of the year.  My favorite technique is marbling them!  It’s pretty, and wonderful for any occasion.  Decorating cookies is a great skill to have because you can do it for anything, and it’s impressive!  The marble technique is really easy,… Continue reading How to Marbleize Cookies

DIY Holiday Place Cards

So many family members come to my grandparent’s house for the holidays, so it can get quite overwhelming.  Following the question “When can we open our presents?”, “Who’s sitting where?” is top on the interrogation list.  With a table merely over 7 feet, a homemade buffet, and over 20 guests, we tend to forget our spots at the… Continue reading DIY Holiday Place Cards

Snickerdoodle Body Scrub

Do you you have dry, dehydrated skin?  Do you hate spending countless dollars on unpromising beauty products?  Do you like snickerdoodles?  Well here’s your answer – snickerdoodle body scrub!  Just mix, apply, wash, and enjoy your smooth, moisturized skin. Inspired by the classic cookie, this scrub itself kitchen staples like brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Body Scrub

Quick, Easy, (Delicious) Lip Scrub

The holiday season is up and running, so what does this mean?  It means that you’re up and running as well – from one place to the other, leaving no time to yourself.  When you look into the mirror, you see yourself with cracked, faded lips.  Does this sound familiar? No problem!  This is the solution.… Continue reading Quick, Easy, (Delicious) Lip Scrub

Home-Sweet-Home Cinnamon Loaf (GF + V)

Cinnamon loaf is a great way to kick-start the holiday season.  Easy, versatile, and quite delicious, gluten-free and vegan cinnamon loaf is at your disposal.  I was inspired to create a loaf that was hearty and included all elements of cold weather flavors. cinnamon nutmeg brown sugar pumpkin To my surprise, it turned out amazing.… Continue reading Home-Sweet-Home Cinnamon Loaf (GF + V)

Easy, quick, delicious Nutella (GF + V)

Nutella is one of the hardest things to separate yourself from when you become dairy free.  But the more you separate yourself from it, the more you realize how unhealthy it is for you.  It’s essentially a frosting – but possibly worse.  Nutella has an astounding 21g sugar, while Betty Crocker’s Rich and Creamy White… Continue reading Easy, quick, delicious Nutella (GF + V)