Blackberry cobbler is the ultimate summertime flavor. If you’re living a dairy-free or vegan lifestyle, check out this delicious vegan blackberry cobbler recipe. I have a vivid memory of the first time I tasted blackberry cobbler. As a kid, I had never been much of a cobbler fan – give me cookies, cakes, or pie…
Up Your Indoor Gardening Game with These Cute Flowerpots
I’m a proud plant parent. At last count, I had 25 full-time houseplants, plus a score of others that live outside in the summer but come in for the winter. But there is one thing I love more than a new houseplant – new houseplants in cute flowerpots. When my pineapple plants needed to be…
What to Do in Nashville: Your Ultimate Nashville Vacation Guide
I LOVE Nashville. And no wonder – in 2022, National Geographic named Nashville the best global destination to visit in June. And since at least 2019, Nashville has beaten out Las Vegas as the U.S. bachelorette party capital. Wondering what to do in Nashville? Look no further than this ever-growing travel guide! Why Nashville? What…
Voluntourism: The Best (And Cutest!) Gear for Women
Sometimes voluntourism gets a bad rap. Why? Some activities ignore the true needs of the people receiving “help.” Others are outright exploitative. For more on the ethics of voluntourism and volunteering, check out my article on World Footprints. So, do your research and make sure your volunteer project of choice is a good one. Then,…
Best Safety Boots for Women
A long time ago, when I was a poor college student, a friend and mentor told me that if I splurged on anything, it should be on high-quality shoes. She wasn’t talking about safety boots for women per se, but I wondered – what’s the big deal about shoes? Fast forward ten years. I’m a…
TikTok Pasta 2.0: Dairy-Free and Vegan Edition
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this dairy-free TikTok pasta hack before. In fact, when I went to make it this week, I decided to check my old post for the exact recipe. Lo and behold, I’d never published it! Do you remember the baked feta pasta recipe that swept the world faster than the…
Pumpkin Spice Hummus Recipe – Yes, It’s a Thing
Some people love pumpkin spice season, while others hate it. I’m a fan of all things pumpkin – coffee and creamer, brownies, zucchini or banana bread, pumpkin scones, cookies, or pies. I’ve been working my way through a jumbo-sized bag of pumpkin-flavored tortilla chips for weeks now. I finally found the perfect dip for them…
Why New England Is Famous for Seafood
New England is known for its seafood – especially lobster and clam. Have you ever wondered why this is so? According to Visiting New England, “The New England seafood industry is huge and the benefits get passed along to the customer, as high-quality local dining establishments receive fresh fish daily.” Many restaurants are family-owned and…
Disaster Preparedness 101: Dairy-Free Survival Food
Hey there, Adventurers! A lot of you have been asking me what’s in my go-bag lately. The fact is that dairy-free survival food can be difficult to find. Here, I recommend some of my favorites. Why Is Dairy-Free Survival Food So Hard to Find? Many moons ago, my husband and I were camping out in…
Is Your Blog Legal?
Is your blog legal? You’re probably thinking, “Of course it is! I’m not promoting anything bad.” That’s what I thought, too. But recently, I spoke with a fellow blogger. As we conversed about the challenges of blogging, she said, “It took me about two months to get all the legal stuff set up.” Then, she…