jmathiesonjmJun 13, 20184 min readA typical day:Many of my co-workers ask me about how I have managed to keep the weight I have dropped off, stay so determined to eat well, and what...
jmathiesonjmJun 13, 20181 min readRoasted Red Pepper Sauce - Vegan Cut up two red peppers, 1/8 a red onion, and add minced garlic to a pan- roasting at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Then I used my...
jmathiesonjmJun 12, 20181 min readRed Lentil Power BowlFor lunch today I decided I'd try to get in as many veggies as possible. I started by rinsing 1/4 cup of red lentils, then began cooking...
jmathiesonjmJun 12, 20181 min read#lovewhereyoulive My boyfriend and I live in such an adorable area in Chicago called Ravenswood. There are amazing restaurants, people, shops, and lots of...
jmathiesonjmJun 12, 20181 min readThese are a few of my favorite things...I absolutely love shopping for healthy and clean foods. @Marianos allows me to get the #vegan options that I love and enjoy eating. The...
jmathiesonjmJun 11, 20181 min readGranola Recipe I love going to #realgoodjuice in Lakeview, IL on Saturday mornings for a #smoothiebowl. Since I am now a completely plant-based diet, I...
jmathiesonjmJun 11, 20181 min readBreakfast BowlsHere area few smoothie bowls I've made in the past. The first is a yogurt based bowl with #pbfit peanut butter, strawberries, and...
jmathiesonjmJun 11, 20181 min readLean Mean Green Smoothie with Stewed Apples Smoothie: Add 1 frozen banana, ½ tsp of maca and spriulina powders, 1/3 cup frozen kale (I blend the kale with coconut water and then...
jmathiesonjmJun 8, 20181 min readSpanish TapasIf you enjoy Spanish tapas, then I have just the place for you. The Spanish Square, in Lakeview, Chicago, is the most authentic,...
jmathiesonjmJun 8, 20181 min readThe best Italian restaurant that I've been to...This restaurant is called Caro Mio. It is located in Ravenswood, Chicago. Fortunately, it is 170 steps away from my door step :) This...