Category Archives: vegan

In southern Colorado winds are insane sometimes. A few days ago we received over 65  mph wind. This resulted in one of our sheds being blown down to just a platform. This caused us to have to buy another storage … Continue reading →

We took the next step into our homestead adventures. We rescued four chickens: Jessica, Barbra, Tiffany and Brittany. They’re named after famous musicians. The chickens each have their own unique personality such as Barbra is the leader, but on the … Continue reading →

We have finally moved full-time onto our property! We are there. And, as my husband says, “it is one thing after another.” Moving was hard enough, but we also got a puppy. Maybe not the wisest decision ever. So, the … Continue reading →

Always wanted to make a really good egg replacer, but didn’t want to spend a fortune at the grocery store for those fancy brands? Have no fear! Use the Flax Egg. The great thing about the flax egg is that … Continue reading →

You can download my weekly menu plan here! I also made a video on how I made this menu plan, so visit my youtube channel to check that out!   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRLJ11PwzDe4rE5Ut11DKQ Monday1

My daughter, as you may know if you have been reading this site for awhile is gluten free. My older daughter’s friend’s mother makes these monster cookies based off a recipe published by Bob’s Red Mill. They are gluten free, … Continue reading →

As you can see in the title, I can’t oversell these. I mean, they are awesome. Like you might flip out when you taste them, so make sure you have a cheer mat near by. You will be all like … Continue reading →

When I was a kid my grandpa would sing this little song Beans, beans, the musical fruit the more you eat The more you toot. The more you toot, the better you feel. So eat your beans at every meal! … Continue reading →

The number one recipe people request is an oil free hummus. Well in my world, we call that party hummus or just plain delicious. But there is something weird and off about oil free hummus. It is in the consistency. … Continue reading →

    Everyone has a favorite marinara sauce. I like to say you have a favorite you buy in a bottle and favorite you make at home. The problem is the bottle one usually has tons of oil, salt, and … Continue reading →

    As part of our batch cooking series, I bring to you . . . Tofu Scramble. My husband loves tofu scramble. Like in a major way. This is great make ahead food. It is perfect for breakfasts. It … Continue reading →

Over here at Live, Eat, Be Well it is everybody’s favorite day: Taco Tuesday . . . only its Sunday, but still . . . TACOS! Who doesn’t love a good taco? We love ours piled high with goodies like … Continue reading →

Grocery shopping can be stressful. Creating a grocery budget can just about send you into a full blown panic attack. Don’t ever look at the receipt, am I right? No, of course not. You can make grocery shopping fun and … Continue reading →

Happy New Year’s! 2015 is going to be epic. I can feel it in my bones. It is going to be the year of the VEGAN! So, I just did my shopping for our New Year’s Eve party tonight. It … Continue reading →

I am a member of many vegan facebook groups. One of the recurrent themes is about cost and grocery bills. After my daughter’s 16th birthday and Christmas, our own food budget was feeling a pinch. I have been feeding our … Continue reading →

I wrote 9-8-2014 on the front of a blue journal because that is the day I died (figuratively, of course). I will never be that person again. I am going to be someone new. I have been watching a cheesy … Continue reading →

I have never gone out dancing without my husband. I’ve just never gone out by myself. He doesn’t dance, and I love to dance. I am not a good dancer. In fact, I’m down right bad. But I love it. … Continue reading →

I find the utensils you have in your kitchen can be super awesome in helping cook delicious meals. But I’ve also found that all you really need is a knife and bowl. That being said, I love my kitchen utensils. … Continue reading →