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This book will have both vegans and meat-eaters begging for more. You’ll be cooking healthier dishes that remind you of home in no time! In case you need a quick reminder, here are some of the BEST parts of my new cookbook:


YAY! Wanna win a copy for yourself? We'll be picking a winner before the book is even officially released yet! Just scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page to enter the giveaway. Good luck, and thank you all for entering! I can't WAIT for you guys to see the book and try the recipes inside. I'll announce a winner on the widget + on our social media pages as well as email the winner - so please make sure you remember to check your email in about a week!
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2015 FV Holiday Wish List

12/9/2015

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2015 Holiday Wish List! 

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It's that time of year again! The holidays are here, and I've curated a list of some of the greatest / funnest (I know it's not a real word) / loveliest things I've seen around the internet that I would LOVE to open up on Christmas morning. Or any morning, really. If you like some of the stuff on here all you have to do is share the link with your family members and make shopping that much easier on them. Every product on this list can be purchased online, so no searching through crowded stores or waiting in long store lines - we made it pretty easy! Some of the items you might've seen before, but I'm sure there'll be something new for you to find. We tried to include a little something for everybody, but of course I'm biased and swing towards cooking utensils and ladies clothing - sorry fellas! You can also check out our gift guides from Holidays past: 2013 + 2014. Now, let's open some presents!

1. Constellations Tea Towel: This thing is super cute, would look great under serving dishes at parties, and totally reminds me of the huge night sky and vivid constellations I grew up seeing in Maine. I love it!

2. Weekends are for Waffles Crop Top: This is maybe the truest statement ever spoken. I feel like I would live in this top because it looks incredibly comfortable, and has basically my life mantra scrawled across the front. I'll take two!

3. Jet Boil Genesis Base Camp Cooking System: Okay, so technically this won't be available until mid-January, 2016, but that does't mean you can't ask your family to pre-order it for you or give you a gift card! Or you know, just wait two weeks. This cooking system is the ultimate in camp cooking. With two burners, a frying pan and a 5 liter cooking pot, you can whip up just about ANYTHING while you;re in the woods. And as a crazy camper who LOVES to eat, this just speaks to me. Alex + I will be getting one to take on plant-based adventures for sure!

4. Bow + Drape ‘Daily Poutine’ Boyfriend Sweatshirt: Again, its just SPEAKS to me! We eat a whole lot of poutine in this house and I love sparkly things. Plus, Bow + Drape does a TON of custom food-inspired designs that include a lot of emojis. Their website has something for every foodie, be sure to check it out! 

5. Mint Green Paddle Cutting Board and Kitchen Utensil Set: I have an affinity for collecting cute serving dishes, and these are no exception. I love the mint green color, but the set is available in a whole bunch of colors, if green isn't really your style. They are beautiful, hand-made, and would look lovely serving up some scrumptious vegan appetizers!

6. Pineapple Tumbler: I LOVE pineapples (I have a pineapple tattoo on my right inner arm). I also love gold, shiny things and this tumbler is basically screaming my name. It would be perfect for whipping up drinks at a party or just showcasing on your tiny ikea-inspired alcohol cart.

7. Kitchen Quick Chart: I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially this month as I'm wrapping up recipes for my cookbook, due out Fall 2016 (yup - free plug). I can usually remember conversions and substitutions pretty nicely, but sometimes after 4 hours of testing recipes and a huge kitchen mess, I couldn't even tell you the last ingredient I tossed in the bowl. Having this hanging in the corner of my kitchen would be a lifesaver!

8. ​Soludos Jason Polan Smoking Slipper, Pizza: Look, at this point you know I have a very friendly relationship with food, but if you know me reallllllly well, you also know I LOVE a good pizza. And these shoes just seem to get it! I love Soludos brand anyway, 'cause they make really great, beach-friendly shoes, and their artsy collab with Jason Polan just took them to the next level. I'll take a size 9!

9. La Vie Boheme White Mandala Yoga Travel Rug: I'm the kind of girl that drags my yoga mat all over the country when I travel, 'cause for some reason I feel like I need it. Yoga mats are kind of personal, you know? You've sweat all over them, they've seen you at your worst, but they never last as long as you'd think. That's why I love this alternative! Its a rug versus a plastic-y mat, so its more flexible (better for packing) and is washable, as opposed to just wiping the top layer of grime off my mat. Oh, and its GORGEOUS! 

10. Non-Stick Mini Donut Pan: Because as much as I love donuts, there's just something about a MINI-donut that is fricken adorable. And I can stuff more mini-donuts into my mouth than normal ones. #noshame (also, see number 12)

11. Seafood Green Pottery Citrus Juicer: It's tiny, it's cute, it's hand-made, and it's my favorite color. I'll take it! 

12. Donut Ornaments (4): 'Cause they're the cutest? Hopefully I get these BEFORE Christmas so I can hang them on the tree, but if not, I'll just keep the tree up until New Year's (like that wasn't happening anyway) so I can enjoy them a bit longer! 

13. Carved Heart Enamel Personalized Popcorn Bowl: I just fell in love with this when I saw it. I love all things enamel and the personalization on this bowl adds the sweetest touch. And sure it says 'popcorn bowl', but I'm betting you could put fruit, salad, chips - just about anything in it you like. 

14. Magical Thinking Henna Letter: Alex and Amber both start with the letter 'A', so over the past six years of dating we've gathered a handful of letter 'A's from various shopping trips and travel excursions that we have hanging around our place. We have some made of plastic, some of metal, and even a wooden one, but I love the designs on this one and that it's hangable. (More letters are available on the site!)

15. Hi-Filter Teapot in Deep Green: Do I need another teapot? Probably not. But I LOVE this one! It's got a stainless steel strainer inside so it's great for brewing loose leaf tea, and a no-drip spout for clumsy mummy's like myself! Plus, it's in my very favorite shade of my very favorite color, so I'm sold. 
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Thanks for reading through our gift wish list! We hope it gave you inspiration for gifts to give and maybe even to receive this year. If you're still looking, definitely check out our gift guides from 2013 + 2014.Hope you have the happiest Holidays! 

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30 Healthy Vegan + GF Recipes for the New Year!

12/29/2014

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30 Healthy Vegan + GF Recipes for the New Year!

The New Year is almost here and we're all making resolutions. Mine are focused on improving my photography skills and paying off all my student loans, but for many the New Year is the perfect time to jumpstart their health by eating heathy, working out, and maybe even going vegan! We've compiled 30 of our most popular, healthiest vegan & gluten-free recipes to help get you started. There are even some raw recipes in there! From breakfast smoothies to late-night sweet treats, we've got you covered. Let's eat!
Mexican Chickpea Scramble (pictured above)

Healthy Homemade Granola

Glowing Pumpkin Juice

Strawberry Blonde Smoothie

Pineapple Mint Smoothie

Corned Bean Hash
Picante Black Bean Hummus (pictured above)

Hemp Seed Basil Pesto

Cauliflower Queso

Buffalo Sriracha Hummus

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Strawberries 'n' Cream Chia Pudding (pictured above)

Choc-Oat-Nut Granola Balls

Extra Chewy Chocolate Steel Cut Oat Bars

Peppermint Lemonade
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (pictured above)

Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Kale Salad with Ginger Tahini Dressing

Tangy Curried Chickpea Salad
Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash Bake (pictured above)


The BEST Spicy Vegan Chili

Moroccan Chickpea Soup

Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets

Baked Black Bean Burgers
Strawberry Basil Ice Cream (pictured above)

Mango Rosemary Sorbet

Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes

Persimmon & Ginger Tart

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Chocolate Orange Macaroons
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2014 FV Holiday Gift Guide!

12/13/2014

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2014 FV Holiday Gift Guide!

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Here it is, my ultimate vegan Holiday Gift Guide for 2014! Everything on the list is vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and would be a welcome gift under my tree this year. From accessories to wall art, we've got you covered. And while most of the list is directed at the ladies, we do have a couple of guy-friendly items on the list as well. Check 'em out!

1: Porcelain Cake Stand, Herriot Grace- Classic, beautiful, perfect for food photography. Do I really need more reasons?

2: Sea Urchin Air Plant, Oh Hello Friend- To add to my air plant collection, but in a fresh new planter. Such a clever way to reuse and add a bit of style!

3: The City Backpack (black), Herschel Supply Co- I'm not a purse girl, but I still have stuff to carry around. The solution? A classic, always-in-style black shoulder bag with faux leather straps.

4: More Please/ Help Yourself Serving Set, ShopBop- These are just the cutest. For salads, casseroles, or anything you need more than one utensil for serving.

5: The Ramos Cerulean Twill Lowtops, KEEP Vegan Shoes- I LOVE sneakers. I LIVE in sneakers. I love the ocean-y color & the funky laces on these and can't wait to add 'em to my collection. 

6: Ombre Wooden Spoons in Pinky Purple, Etsy- These are great. Another tool perfect for serving food, but you'll definitely be the hit of the party with these hand-painted, ombré kitchen accessories.

7: Citrus Floral Recipe Box, Rifle Paper Company- I have slowly been writing my recipes down to pass on, or give to friends. This box is far better looking then wrapping the cards in a rubber band and is a keepsake you can pass down with the recipes inside. Plus, its GORGEOUS! 

8: Falcon Enamelware Mug, Madewell- Simple, effective, and durable: must-haves in my coffee mug. Plus, judge me if you will, but how great would this look in a recipe photo?! I'll take a set, please.

9: Bright Knit Loop Scarf, American Eagle- I wear  a lot of grays, blacks, and whites, but love to accessorize with fun splashes of color. This scarf would look great with a tee and jeans, and could be worn with sneakers or flats. And I am all about those geometric patterns, yo.

10: Amberwood Faceted Glass Jar Candle, Anthology-We bought an amberwood candle a few months ago and I fell in love with the cedar wood, honey, & tobacco scent and can't get enough of it. Its perfectly rich and smells great next to our conifer. This one has a lovely jar, too!

11: Yeti Yoga Custom Mats, Etsy-Yoga mats are BORING. Well, usually. I've never had anything other than a single-colored mat, but these mats make me want to order one of each. They're thoughtfully designed and look great! Plus, no one at yoga will ever accidentally walk away with your beautifully designed mat...unless they'e jealous of how awesome it is.

12: Baking Soda Free Deodorant Cream with Grapefruit, Meow Meow Tweet- I try a new deodorant at least bi-monthly, and love having different types for different days. Some are more like paste, some are more like powder, and some still come in good ol' bar form. I'm totally intrigued by this baking soda FREE version from Meow Meow Tweet...and the grapefruit scent sounds fresh & sweet!

13: Faceted Terrariums, West Elm- These are lovely, and I am a little obsessed with succulents & air plants. They take little water, little care, and require mostly positive energy...right? I think so. I keep them hanging in my kitchen and bathroom, but would love a desk-friendly version, too!

14: 2015 Les Fleurs Calender, Rifle Paper Company- Gotta get through the year somehow, right? I'm forgetful and also bad at remembering to put dates into the calendar on my iPhone. Having a beautiful, art-filled version by my desk seems far nicer and far easier to write on with a pen. And again, SO PRETTY!

I'm hoping for it all on Christmas morning, but I'd be happy with a stack of vegan flapjacks and viewing of 'Its a Wonderful Life'. What items are on your wish list this year? We'd love to know! And we hope you enjoyed ours. Now excuse me while I go order the Yeti yoga mats in every single design, please. Happy Holidays!

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