Bodhichitta is a Sanskrit word that means “noble or awakened heart.” Just as butter is inherent in milk and oil is inherent in a sesame seed, the soft spot of bodhichitta is inherent in you and me. It is equated, in part, with our ability to love, no matter how committed we are to unkindness, selfishness,…
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Vegan Snickers Mini Donuts
Sometimes I wonder if it’s not necessarily about allergies/intolerances to certain foods, rather having the incapability to properly express my emotions at times that causes such stress on my digestive system. It seems as if it’s through the times that I have difficulty fully expressing how I feel that my body rebels against me. I don’t think I will…
Dessert Nachos
This recipe will make you do a double take. Just when you think you know what it is, you realize your eyes are playing tricks on you. It’s the perfect April Fools Day dessert. What? you ask. Dessert? But these are clearly nachos. It’s a mound of crispy chips, gooey melted cheese, tomatoes and onions,…
Tiramisu Mini Donuts
Growing up, my father used to have an empty Sparklettes water bottle filled to the rim with change, stashed away in his closet. Being the respectful kid that I was, I was well aware of it and would help myself to a dollar or twenty. In change, mind you. Perhaps this is why, to this day,…
Vegan Chocolate Easter Bunny
When Enjoy Life sent me a box of non-dairy chocolatey goodies to sample a few weeks ago, I had no choice but to make some form of candy with it, right? RIGHT?! It’s not like I am a stranger to this brand–in fact, it is my top pick when choosing chocolate to work with. I…
Vegan Easter Peeps
Easter Peeps are an enigma in the life of Cara {me}. Why did I just address myself in third person? And I love how I had to clarify who Cara is. I want to like them, I really do. Every Easter, I pick a box of Peeps up and proceed to sniff them through their…
Raw Cadbury Eggs
So here is the where the post for Raw Cadbury Eggs actually originally headed: These Cadbury Creme Eggs really turned out beautifully. If only things taste as good as they look. Kinda like my Lucky Charms. I just loved their look but truth be told, there really is no turn-on for tons of powdered sugar….
