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The Best Lentil Loaf Recipe (Seriously!)

March 4, 2016 By Sage 22 Comments

I’ll admit that even for me, the words lentil and loaf in the same sentence conjure up unpleasant visions of bland 1970s era communal meals. But out of all of my recipes, this barbecue glazed lentil loaf made with red lentils is one of my guys’ most requested meals. Clearly, they think it’s the best lentil loaf recipe,… Continue Reading

Homemade Vegetarian Meatballs Recipe

September 26, 2015 By Sage 15 Comments

I’m an unlikely vegetarian. I actually love and miss meat, but I can’t bring myself to eat it, so I’m always trying to make vegetarian versions of meaty things I used to love in my past life… cheesesteak, pulled pork, buffalo chicken, bacon, and especially this vegetarian meatballs recipe! Meatball grinder day was my favorite… Continue Reading

My DIY Vitamin C Serum Recipe & Skincare Routine

August 31, 2015 By Sage 15 Comments

This early post with my DIY vitamin C serum recipe is one of my most visited and linked to posts of all time! When I first started making my DIY vitamin C serum recipe I was only making the 10% concentration. Now I make my DIY vitamin C serum recipe in smaller batches of two stronger concentrations… 15% and… Continue Reading

OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

August 24, 2015 By Sage 22 Comments

I’ve always taken excellent care of my skin and most people are surprised to find out that I’m 40. I’ve worn sunscreen everyday since my late teens, I don’t sunbathe, I always wear sunglasses outside during the day, I do facial exercises, use my LightStim religiously, I have monthly facials, and I invest quite a… Continue Reading

Simple Quick and Easy Cheesecake Recipe

August 17, 2015 By Sage 26 Comments

I went to London for my fortieth and came back with an Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring and a new Louis Vuitton bag! For Robert’s fortieth, he got a cheesecake. His birthday, his call… he likes to spend it with his kids. That’s sort of limiting on the grand gestures front, so I have a tradition of letting him… Continue Reading

Grilled Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe with Aioli & Feta

August 13, 2015 By Sage 18 Comments

I think this is the best grilled vegetarian sandwich recipe, ever! Actually, ‘sandwich’ doesn’t do it justice… it’s more like a sub, grinder, hoagie, or whatever they’re called in your neck of the woods. It uses plentiful garden and farmers market ingredients, and it couldn’t be easier. My grilled vegetarian sandwich recipe is piled high with grilled zucchini, grilled red… Continue Reading

Swedish Hasbeens Review

August 6, 2015 By Sage 25 Comments

So, after I quit my job, the next logical thing to do was of course to order a pair of overpriced handmade Swedish clogs! Swedish Hasbeens look fabulous with their wooden platforms, 10 centimeter heels, delicious colors, and a solid retro vibe that’s so hard to find in modern shoes. They’re everything I covet in an… Continue Reading