Favorite Recipes from around the Web: 4 Sweets + 1 Sauce

Lately, I have been trying a bunch of different recipes from different food blogs, and I have found some not-so-great ones (many vegan mac-n-cheese recipes) and some I-want-to-eat-this-everyday ones (the ones I will be sharing in this post).

A Casual Ranking of 6 Popular LA Vegan Restaurants

Market Tomato Lasagna from M.A.K.E

Though I am not a vegan, I love going to vegan restaurants, which fortunately, Los Angeles has a lot of. The following six restaurants are arguably some of the most popular vegan/vegetarian ones in LA.

Life Hacks and Tips #1

Happy Earth Day/Hump Day! Here are several life hacks/tips to make your life a little better and easier to get you through the rest of the week.

A Splurge, In Retrospect: Wildfox Malibu Skinny Sweats

Oh Wildfox, so popularized, so expensive, but is it worth it?

Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Shake

Mint and chocolate were made for each other, but unfortunately, many things with this heavenly flavor are unhealthy. Thus, I am so happy to share with you this recipe for a seemingly indulgent (but in reality, very healthy) mint chocolate chip shake! This is a perfect substitute for that mint chocolate chip ice cream carton in your freezer.

Recipe: Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

This is a delicious healthy dessert that seriously rivals its unhealthy competitors. The texture and taste resembles that of chocolate mousse, all while being a good source of fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants! Also, if you’re like me and enjoy desserts of the frozen variety, you can put the final product in freezer for 15-20 minutes for an amazing frosty treat.

My Go-Tos: The Perfect Salad, No Dressing Needed

I think a truly amazing salad is one that needs no dressing. Any salad can taste good with a lot of dressing, but a salad that tastes good sans dressing is rare to come by. Luckily, I have stumbled upon such a gem.

A Splurge, In Retrospect: Lululemon Wunder Under Pant

The yogi/dancer in me keeps bringing me back to Lululemon. Despite the high prices and reports of diminishing quality, I am proud to say that I do not regret splurging on their special textured Wunder Under Pants.

My Go-Tos: Snacks for Every Craving!

Whether you are craving something sweet, salty, or nutty, you are sure to find something you love in my list of go-to snacks! While whole fruits, veggies, and nuts are all excellent healthy choices for snacks, the recommendations below focus on packaged snacks.

Recipe: Blueberry Banana Kale Smoothie

This smoothie is the elixir of life. I drink it every day, and I never grow tired of it. Also, it is super easy to make and has the consistency of ice cream, making it the perfect no-guilt cold treat! For something extra special, you can add a couple tablespoons of cacao beans or nibs for a subtle chocolate flavor.