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7 Work-from-Home Lunch Ideas

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Pan-Fried Plantains with Cilantro-Lime Cashew Cream

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A Healthier Banana Bread

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Mexican-ish Tofu Scramble

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Vegetarian Egg Rolls

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Freedom and justice only matter if they apply equally to everyone. For too long many of us have stayed silent, half-believing that racism and prejudice ended with segregation, which is unfortunately far from the truth. I stand in solidarity with everyone fighting to end the unspeakable cruelty that has befallen too many people of color and their families. I pray for an America where anyone can go jogging, step into a convenience store, and be given basic human respect by the police, regardless of the color of their skin. #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace . . Art by @brandychieco

Ever since the quarantine began, I’ve been makin

Ever since the quarantine began, I’ve been making at least one “special” recipe each weekend - something that requires a little more time and a few more ingredients than the typical weeknight stuff. I feel like I’ve said this 100x times, but food is one of the few things we have to look forward to right now and preparing meals that are more involved gives me warm, fuzzy feelings of nourishment ❤️ . . This Mushroom Bourguignon (a plant-based take on the beefy French bistro classic) feels so fancy and special-occasion-y, even if you do end up eating it in your sweatpants on the couch. Try it this weekend 🍄🍄🍄 [link in bio]

It’s #WellnessWednesday 🎉 Today, I wanna chat

It’s #WellnessWednesday 🎉 Today, I wanna chat about something I call the “Feel-Good List”. . . What it is: A Feel-Good List is a written list of things you know always make you feel better 📝 Specifically, they’re things you can do whenever you feel down/anxious/generally blah (like, idk, maybe during a global pandemic) that will instantly lift your spirits (come to think of it, it’s kind of like a menu!). We each have our own little wellness toolbox, but when we feel down, it’s easy to let negative thoughts fester, and hard to pick yourself up and do something about it. And when you have a physical list to turn to, it’s easier to know what to do in times of stress. . . Here are a couple of things on my Feel-Good List: -Go for a walk/jog with a favorite podcast -Facetime a friend -Journal about it -Take a “spa bath/shower” w/ a body scrub, face mask, candles, etc. -Watch a tear-inducing movie (hey, it’s cathartic! 😭👍🏼) -Give myself a manicure -Try out a new recipe -Organize something . . HBU? What’s on your Feel-Good List? Lmk in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

One of the perks of working from home is the abili

One of the perks of working from home is the ability to take advantage of lunchtime and treat yourself a little 💆🏻‍♀️ . . Whether it’s as simple as putting fresh herbs on reheated leftovers or stirring up some “special sauce” for a sandwich – or as fancy as making something entirely from scratch (…or sneaking in an episode of Fleabag while you eat [hey, I won’t tell your boss if you don’t]) – it sure beats the heck out of #saddesklunch. . . Now that most of us are working from home, practical work-from-home lunch ideas have emerged as a wholly new kitchen conundrum. So, I’ve rounded up 7 of my recipes that are perfect for midday meals. [link in bio] 🍲 What’s your go-to #wfh lunch??

There’s a handful of spots still open in my virt

There’s a handful of spots still open in my virtual Food Styling & Photography workshop next week! 📸 The class is designed specifically for bloggers, Instagram enthusiasts, and future cookbook photographers, and I’ll cover everything from lighting and camera settings, to composition, food styling, and prop styling. If you’re looking to improve your food photography skills while in quarantine, I hope you’ll join me 🤗 [sign-up in bio link]

If you’re running out of quarantine dinner ideas

If you’re running out of quarantine dinner ideas, head to my stories! I just posted a step-by-step tutorial of this super simple [and dangerously addictive] creamy tomato pasta - i.e. plant-based vodka sauce made with cashews. (Also saved to highlights for future reference) Let me know if you try it! 🍝

Guess what? These are not 🙅🏻‍♀️ eggs.

Guess what? These are not 🙅🏻‍♀️ eggs. . . The first time I tasted a tofu scramble, I could not believe how similar it was to eggs 🤯 Bright yellow (thanks to a sprinkle of turmeric), and light and fluffy in texture, scrambled tofu is THE plant-based answer to scrambled eggs. . . The idea is simple: first, you press a block of extra-firm tofu to get rid of excess moisture. Then, you crumble it into small bits that resemble egg curdles and sauté the tofu with whatever seasonings and add-ins strike your fancy. This Mexican-inspired version features onions and peppers, smoked paprika for that savory smokiness, red pepper flakes for a little heat, and a squeeze of lime to bring it all together. [recipe in bio link]

If you stockpiled dry beans for your quarantine pa

If you stockpiled dry beans for your quarantine pantry and they’ve been collecting dust for the past 2 months, head to my stories! For this week’s tutorial, I’m sharing a step-by-step technique and tips for how to cook dried beans from scratch. (*also saved in highlights for future reference) Are you team canned beans or team home-cooked? 🙋🏻‍♀️

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