An Argentina derived sauce, chimichurri is a perfect sauce to add a splash of extra flavor to anything and everything. Traditional chimichurri is made with a mix of parsley, garlic, oregano, white vinegar, and a higher ratio of olive oil. This Cucumber Chimichurri version is a lighter version, made with a higher ratio of veggies…
4 Healthy Energy Packed Smoothies
Earlier this year, I finally (finally!) made the Vitamix blender part of my kitchen collection. Even though I knew it was an awesome tool, I had no idea how much I would actually use this blender. Almost everyday. It’s not necessary to use a Vitamix to create these 3 healthy energy packed smoothies, but it…
Camper Van Heat Options for Vanlife
Over the last 4 years of Vanlife adventuring, we have used a few different Camper Van heat options. We started with a a couple down blankets and some snuggles. Then a simple electric powered space heater. Next, we installed a real wood burning fireplace. In our new van, we currently use a cheap lightweight electric…
Sprinter Van Project # 2
NEW VAN!!! Last January, we sold our 158 wb Sprinter Van project to seek new adventures. What kind of adventures? We didn’t really know. It just seemed a change was due. We tried a few snow and surf trips car camping, and tent camping. The continual setup and teardown was a bit more challenging now,…
Zoodles and Sun-dried Tomato Cream GF DF
Spiralized zucchini, a.k.a “zoodles”, are an excellent healthy gluten-free swap for traditional wheat pasta noodles. Simmer them in this dairy-free sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and you’ve got one savory satisfying dish. Zoodles and Sun-dried Tomato Cream is the healthy fettuccine alfredo swap, you never knew you needed in your life. Zoodles taste amazing, cook up…
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Food Allergy Recipes
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Recipes? Yes! These are the recipes I am going to be posting most. Here’s why. (Skip to the end for some mouth watering Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Recipes) I haven’t mentioned it on this blog before, but I’ve been dealing with eczema prone skin my entire life. It ranges between unnoticeable, mild annoyance, or total…
7 Cheap Hot Showers for Travelers and Vanlifers
As somewhat of a permanent road tripper, we frequently find ourselves venturing into unfamiliar territory. I have sensitive skin and skipping a daily shower has never been an option. Whether it’s a lake, river, or a simple water bottle parking lot shower , I must be clean. On our first big road adventure, we had little…
Crunchy Quick Pickle Recipe for any Veggie
This super simple crunchy quick pickle recipe will work with any veggie you would like to pickle. I love it with golden beets, red onions, and spiraled cucumbers. It also makes a delicious crunchy quick pickled carrots and jalapeños. But a jar of purple cabbage is pretty perfect too! We’ve had lots of fun…
Double Olive and Onion Homemade Vegan Pizza
This vegan pizza is made with a simple homemade crust, that mixes, rises, and cooks all in under an hour. It is covered in a savory garlicky homemade pizza sauce, and topped with an abundance of fresh chopped veggies. This is the homemade vegan pizza recipe you need in your life. There is no shortage…
Homemade Garlic Herb Blender Pizza Sauce
Everyone, this is the pizza sauce you’ve dreamed of! A light and chunky tomato based sauce, seasoned only with natural sources. A bit of salt from kalamata olives, and a hint of sweet from dates. Spiked with raw garlic cloves, and fresh herbs to create a pizza sauce bursting with savory flavors. And it is…