Raising Children to Weather the Storm
If you’ve ever struggled with keeping your iron levels up, trust me — I get it. I was diagnosed with anemia as a child, long before I became plant-based, and it’s something I’ve had to manage ever since. Even with a balanced diet and supplements, maintaining healthy iron levels has always been a challenge. Over…
Banana bread is one my son’s favorite treats. Rather than throwing out our over ripe bananas, I decided to whip up some vegan banana bread. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stacy-Ann Gooden…
Seafood has always been my favorite food growing up, hands down. Shrimp, lobster, calamari, crab cakes, you name it. Since becoming vegan, I’ve been experimenting with creating some of my favorite seafood dishes. Recently, I’ve been craving some of my old favs. So, I decided to make some vegan crab cakes. I wasn’t sure…
Jamaican Easter traditions have always been a big part of my childhood. It’s one of the biggest holidays in Jamaica. Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays, which means a four day weekend (the only one throughout the year). So, getting together with family is usually a festive and fun occasion. In addition to attending…
Spaghetti squash has become one of my go-to-veggies. It’s low in calories, but high in several key vitamins and minerals. In particular, spaghetti squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6. If you’re interested in adding something new to your dinner menu, consider this simple vegan recipe. 1. Cut the…
Vegan restaurants aren’t always easy to come by, depending on where you live. As a vegan family, we love scouting out new places whenever we travel. From local gems (like the Victoria restaurants you can find online) to hidden spots in bigger cities, the journey is always worth it. Our latest trip took us to…
We’ve been plant based for four years. The lifestyle change wasn’t something that happened over night. It was a gradual change that happened over time. When it comes to meal preps at home, that part is easy. But it gets complicated when choosing a place for a special occasion, especially when we go on vacation….
It’s not often that our family can all enjoy the same movie, especially our kids. They are different ages with different personalities. But, they are both equally excited about the How To Train Your Dragon 3 Walmart Exclusive DVD. There’s a new dragon in this sequel and she’s a girl. We loved all the previous…
