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Butternut Squash Slow Cooker Stuffing

11.15.2018 / By / Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Calphalon to help celebrate the launch of their new expertly designed Appliances line. For this slow cooker stuffing I used their brilliant and very sleek Digital Sauté Slow Cooker, which allows you to sauté, sear, brown, and slow cook all in one pot! I’m such a fan! Calphalon’s new line of appliances includes the IntelliCrisp™ Waffle Maker (check out the Pumpkin Spice Waffles I made with it), Even Sear Multi-Grill (hello grilled veggies and mushrooms!!), Digital Sauté Slow Cooker, Auto-Speed Blender, Quartz Heat Countertop Oven, and the Special Brew Coffee Maker.

Butternut Squash slow cooker stuffingThis year will mark our second 100% vegan Thanksgiving!! It’ll be a small celebration, but there will be a lot of food. And yes, I’m doing all of the cooking. The holidays are such a nostalgic and special time for me, that even if I’m not back home with family, I’ve got to make it feel like I am. I want all of the flavors of my youth––all the delicious soul food made by my Nana––only without animal products. We *must* eat smoky collard greens, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato pie, candied yams, and stuffing. Definitely stuffing! The holidays simply are not complete without it.

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Life updates & Artifact Uprising at Home

11.8.2018 / By / Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Artifact Uprising. I’ve used their online service to print our wedding invitations, thank you cards, and to frame our most cherished wedding photos––as you’ll see in the post below. I’ve also discovered that Artifact Uprising framed prints and gift cards make the perfect gift (my new go-to). I also can’t help but love that Artifact Uprising products are made in the USA with reclaimed and recycled materials. Sweet Potato Soul readers save 15% off frames with code SweetPotatoSoul (code expires November 15) at ArtifactUprising.com

Jenné Claiborne Pregnant Vegan

By now you probably know that I’m having a baby early next year. Now that I’m in my third trimester, I’ve started to really reflect on what’s next for my life. So much is up in the air right now: will we stay in expensive Los Angeles, should we move closer to family, will having a baby make it harder for Maxx and I to be partners in work and life? Part of me is completely excited and open to the crazy adventure that’s about to unfold, while another (much smaller) part is simply terrified. [Read more…]

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

11.7.2018 / By / Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Barilla. We teamed up to introduce you to their new line of one-ingredient legume pastas made from chickpeas or red lentils. If you love pasta, and you love getting the most nutrition out of every meal, then you’re going to go crazy for this new pasta, and the Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe below!

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Carrot Top Pesto | How to Utilize Food Scraps {VIDEO}

11.2.2018 / By / 4 Comments

This post is sponsored by Pompeian, who you probably know for their delicious, high quality extra virgin olive oils and vinegars. My last blog post with them was about how to make a delicious and filling entree salad every time. Today we’re talking food scraps, and how to utilize them to make nutritious and tasty dishes + save money and help the environment! Don’t miss the recipes, photos, and video below!

Carrot Top Pesto | @sweetpotatosoulAbout 50% of all produce goes to waste each year in the United States. Globally, the figure is around 30%––which is still way too high––but the United States is winning the waste game. In fact, most of the trash in American landfills is food waste. There are so many reasons for this, like the low cost of food, pickiness about how produce looks, and overly busy lifestyles. Luckily there are simple solutions to fix this problem, and it all begins with how we see waste, and taking responsibility over it. [Read more…]

Vegan Pumpkin Waffles with Pumpkin Spice Syrup

10.26.2018 / By / Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Calphalon to help celebrate the launch of their new expertly designed appliance line. For this post, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the new Calphalon IntelliCrisp™ Waffle Maker. I was excited to try this new one that promises crispier, fluffier waffles made using a ceramic surface. It surely didn’t let me down. These Pumpkin Waffles with Pumpkin Spice Syrup have been my favorite things I’ve made so far—absolutely perfect for fall. Calphalon’s new line of appliances includes the IntelliCrisp™ Waffle Maker, Even Sear Multi-Grill (hello grilled veggies and mushrooms!!), Digital Sauté Slow Cooker, Auto-Speed Blender, Quartz Heat Countertop Oven, and the Special Brew Coffee Maker.   

Vegan Pumpkin Waffles | @sweetpotatosoulI try to play it cool when fall rolls around. I wait until October to even begin thinking about Halloween, I don’t allow myself a single pumpkin spice treat until October, and you won’t find me shopping for warmer clothing until the temperature really drops. I live in Los Angeles now, so fall really doesn’t have the same charm as it does in other parts of the country. What used to be my favorite season has dropped to second place now that I’m in Southern California. Can you guess my new favorite season? Spring! And that’s because it rains and LA becomes almost lush with greenery.

Still, fall takes the cake when it comes to the food and fresh local produce. I’m talking squash, sweet potatoes, hearty grains; cravings for soups, holiday foods, and baked goods. When the temperature first dropped in LA a couple of weeks ago I knew it was finally time to welcome in all those sumptuous flavors, starting with the most obvious: pumpkin spice! I had just gotten my hands on the new Calphalon IntelliCrisp™ Waffle Maker and was going crazy turning everything into a waffle. Of course I had to make pumpkin spice waffles, and of course I had to top them with pumpkin spice syrup, because who can ever get enough of pumpkin spice? Oh, and of course they’re terrific made with sweet potato too!

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