Oh my gosh, y’all! It’s finally happened! The first episode of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up! I am so extremely excited (and nervous) to have finally started this journey! This is a new and fun creative outlet for me to discuss different topics that…
The first time I ever tried jackfruit was at a veggie restaurant in downtown Miami. The hubby and I were seated in a lush outdoor patio over looking the street, the perfect spot to people watch (Miami has some of the best people watching). It…
Are you plant curious? Do you care about the environment? Are you against animal cruelty? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then you’ll love this interview! Recently, I sat down with my good friend and fellow plant-based vegan, Maggie Griner,…
When preparing food, there are a few tools in my kitchen that I absolutely cannot live without! These make my time in the kitchen quicker, more efficient, and more enjoyable. They really have changed how I cook! But you don’t have to be completely plant-based…
This is one of my favorite recipes and not just because it’s utterly divine! Dark leafy greens, such as collards and kale, are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. One reason is because they contain glutathione – the mother of all antioxidants!…
Brazil nuts are often considered a superfood and are a great addition to your everyday diet. They’re the highest food source of selenium which creates a plethora of health benefits. Brazil nuts come from the Amazon. The trees grow to be extremely large, reaching 200…
Happy New Year! We’re a full week in to 2019! One year away from 2020, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This year we will live in the present like never before! However, we must have goals and aspirations for the coming year, right?!…
What are essential oils? Can they help me? What is an aromatherapist? These were all some of the questions I had a few years ago. I knew I couldn’t be the only one needing clarity on this topic so I recently sat down with friend…
It’s that time of year again, the holiday season! Which also means cold and flu season. Sigh. But have no fear! There are plenty of ways to keep you in tip top shape so it doesn’t happen to you! And if you do happen to…
We’re just a week away from Thanksgiving and that means menu planning. I’ve come up with a list of my favorite holiday dishes to help take some of the stress off. No matter what food preferences you or your family have, these recipes are sure to…
