Gabriela VelazquezThey look the same and sometimes taste the same. However, wraps and tortillas are not the same. Tortillas are unleavened, meaning they don’t contain yeast. They usually have corn or […]
Gabriela VelazquezTop brand companies have taken notice of the surge in demand for plant-based and vegan diets. They understand that it is here to stay and not just a fad. As […]
Gabriela VelazquezWho doesn’t love chocolate? It makes us happy by releasing the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine. It also contains antioxidants, and most importantly, tastes great. Well, no wonder it’s addictive. […]
Gabriela VelazquezPlant-based food is one of the fastest-growing trends today. According to the Good Food Institute (GFI), sales of plant-based foods grew three times faster than foods overall. Purple Carrot offers […]
Gabriela VelazquezToday I am reviewing two oatmeal crème pie desserts and mush. Mush, Blueberry The word mush is funny sounding and reminds me of many things. It’s the command to make […]
Gabriela VelazquezIf you’ve been to a restaurant or watched tv cooking shows, you’ve noticed that there is a large tattoo culture among chefs. Maybe it’s because tattoo artists and chefs enjoy […]
Gabriela VelazquezWith all that gooey cheese and carb-filled pasta- it’s no surprise that macaroni and cheese always ranks in the top ten of America’s popular comfort foods. Today, I review three […]
Gabriela VelazquezIf you miss the buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, and jalapeno poppers at your bar or restaurant, boy are you in for a treat. Wholly Veggie provides delicious alternatives to traditional […]
Gabriela VelazquezDaiya is a leader in plant-based cheese, with their mozzarella-style shreds debuting in 2009. Since then, they have created various gluten and dairy-free products, including cheesecake, pizza, macaroni and cheese, […]
Gabriela VelazquezIn honor of National Pretzel Day on April 26th, I review four types of gluten and dairy-free pretzels- Paleo, soft, flavored, and filled. Savor by Suzie Variety Pack The pretzels […]
Gabriela VelazquezYou’ve probably seen Himalayan salt everywhere, from salt shakers to lamps. Lesser Evil makes popcorn with coconut oil and Himalayan salt and I review three flavors – Himalayan Pink Salt, […]
Gabriela VelazquezAngel food cake will always have a special place in my heart. As a 7-year-old diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it was the only cake I was allowed to eat […]
Gabriela VelazquezI couldn’t find my go-to cream, Silk Dairy-Free Soy Creamer, so I tried two sweet & creamy creamers. They are Silk Almond Creamer and Chobani Coffee Creamer. I rarely like […]
Gabriela VelazquezIt’s not too surprising I’m seeing many products with oat milk. According to a sales statistic from SPINS reported by Food Navigator, oat milk is the second most popular plant-based […]
Gabriela VelazquezI remember summers at Navy Pier where I would always get a churro. They were warm, soft, and always had just the right amount of cinnamon without being overwhelming. The […]
Gabriela Velazquez“Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite” is a timely quote by Auguste Escoffier […]
Gabriela VelazquezMaybe you’ve never heard of chimichurri sauce, but you’ve probably met her distant cousin, pesto. They’re so alike, you’d have a hard time telling the green sauces apart. But while […]
Gabriela VelazquezLast year, I wrote about cauliflower being the “it” food and reviewed crackers and puffs made with cauliflower. Well, you’ve probably heard about another “it” food, avocado. Surely, you’ve heard […]
Gabriela Velazquez“In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the […]
Gabriela VelazquezEggs aren’t dairy, even though you’ll find them side by side with dairy products. Besides gluten and dairy, eggs are one of the most common food allergens. But there are […]
