Our go-to, use-it-all-up, everyone-loves-it dinner is lettuce wraps. Something about biting into a cold, crisp lettuce leaf filled with a warm mixture is just plain pleasing and delicious.   These are a few reasons why I prefer to make lettuce wraps at home: Quick Low carb Plant based protein Various colored vegetables providing a wide [...]

Yesterday marked one of the first private organized events that I was invited to as a blogger and “Charlotte Influencer” as it was honorably phrased. It took place at Juice Bar CLT. I was pretty giddy excited to be included and looked forward to networking with likeminded, creative, driven folks. Read on to learn why it’s a [...]

Pesto is a fresh and flavorful combination of a leafy green (think herb, arugula, spinach, etc.) + some type of nut (pine nuts, walnuts) + olive oil + sharp aged cheese (like parmesan) + garlic that can serve as an Italian sauce or spread. My basil plant is the only thing in my garden that I happen to [...]