Monthly Archive: November 2010

Worker bee

I’ve been busy busy busy working this week…and even though I haven’t exercised for even half a second (blah), it’s all worth it because I get to spend the weekend with some fantastic friends. My packed lunches have been incredible if I do say so myself.  Satisfying my every want and need – sweet, savory, crunchy, creamy – you name it, I packed it.  It’s all about options people.  The main ingredients in these Heart Thrive cookies were oats, brown rice syrup, brown rice flour, rice bran, natural fruit juices, and lots of dried fruit… Read more >

Vegan waffle taste testing

Last weekend, Kyle and I were invited to brunch. However.  This was no ordinary Sunday brunch.  This was a gathering in the name of brand management (which for me, just meant vegan taste testing). With a task like that, how could I refuse!?! I’m not sure how specific I can get in explaining this…but the main points you need to know are the following: Kyle’s in MBA school MBA school is all about networking Kyle has a classmate who has a vegan girlfriend Kyle mentioned that he, too, has a vegan sig-o (FYI sig-o =… Read more >

The November Issue

I realize I’m ridiculously behind in blogging.  Here’s a preview of what the last few days have looked like for me… Until things settle with my crazy new (work) schedule, I am afraid blogging will be taking the back seat.  Only temporarily though… Make yourself some vegan chocolate peanut butter cups in the meantime.    On a totally different note, I recently rented The September Issue, a documentary about the making of the fall fashion issue of Vogue magazine.  Seeing the behind-the-scenes shed light on not only how subjective the industry is, but also the… Read more >

Trick or (vegan) Treats

I really enjoyed all your giveaway entries.  Sounds like we are all very similar in what we enjoy doing on our days off – relaxing!  As per random generator, the winner of the $65 CSN stores giveaway is Grace, who said:  “I would definitely do a ton of gardening and then of course, cook! There is nothing better than tasty food that you can take the time to prepare.” Congrats Grace! I have yet another giveaway coming soon, but I’m kinda up to my knees getting adjusted with my new work schedule.  Until then, here’s… Read more >