My Journey to Going Raw
When I was a completive bikini athlete going raw was far from the norm. My diet consisted heavily of meat, vegetables and low carbs 5-6 [...]
A Few Lessons From My Plant Based Journey
Today I'm going to tell you a tale. A tale about a girl who didn't eat a vegetable until she was 20 and is now [...]
Weeknight Madness: Raw, Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Weeknights are tough - especially on a Thursday. So close to the weekend, yet so far. That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice a home-made [...]
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Who doesn't love pizza? In my humble opinion you would have to be crazy not to love it. While I love the way that pizza [...]
Coconut Carrot Cake Raw Vegan Pancakes
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I fell madly in love with making pancakes recently and wanted to create a healthier version using [...]
Charcuterie Board Fit for a Raw Vegan Queen!
We were recently kicking it at the Epic Self HQ in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica practically drooling as we dreamed up some new raw vegan [...]
Jelly Freaking Donuts
Yes you read correctly. Jelly Freaking Donuts! Whether you have a massive sweet tooth or just one teeny tiny one hiding out somewhere in the [...]
Raw Vegan Coconut Lime Tarts!
Costa Rica is in what is known as the "green season" right now. As you may have guessed it's due to how lush this tropical [...]
Chia Avocado Cacao Parfait
The mid afternoon crash is common for the majority of the population. Often times people reach for a sugary snack or coffee for that energy [...]
Going RAW, Power of Prep Part I
Transitioning to a raw vegan lifestyle can be an exciting experience but an overwhelming one for many. Like any lifestyle transition, it can pose a [...]
Raw Chocolate Superfood Fudgecicles!
I have a confession to make. My name is Kailey and I am a chocoholic. I've been a chocoholic for as long as I [...]
Raw Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl
Some would say the way to a women's heart is diamonds, but for me a way to my heart is food! Ever since I can [...]
Raw Vegan Sunflower Seed Pate Recipe
One of the most common questions a vegetarian, vegan and especially a raw vegan is asked is, "Where do you get your protein?" While certain industries [...]
Spicy BBQ Raw Vegan Burger with Avocado
Beet Burger Bliss with avocado and my top secret Spicy BBQ Sauce. Need I say more?! These patties are warm from the dehydrator and ready [...]
Breakfast for Dinner: Vegan Banana Pancakes
There are few things better than in this world than banana pancakes for dinner. One Friday, the EpicSelf crew was talking about pancakes and how [...]
I Did It: Raw Vegan, Week 4 of 4
Wow! I can’t believe I am writing my week 4 of 4 recap of being a raw vegan. Yes, there were a few cooked meals [...]
Sun Dried Tomato Raw Vegan Falafels
For the last three weeks I've been living in Costa Rica with Amber as a student in her Epic Living Academy. She has been living [...]
Golden Sushi
Asian flavor profiles are among some of my favorite flavors which is why I love sushi so much. However, the rice can sometime make it [...]
Tico Tostadas for Taco Tuesday
I love Taco Tuesday but hate how the gluten-laden flour tortillas, cheese dips, and heavily salted refried beans make me feel after. This recipe is [...]
Revamped Raw & Vegan Mac and Cheese
One of my favorite foods outside of dark chocolate is mac and cheese. This food is revered in my family. Our Thanksgiving meal usually centers [...]
I Did It: Raw Vegan, Week 3 of 4
Week 3 is in the books! This week in Costa Rica broke some heat records. Someone even told me the temperature was about 6 [...]
Best Thing I Ate All Week: Raw Vegan Pizza
One of the things most people go through during their transition into raw vegan is the need to feel satiated. The move away from foods [...]
I Did It: Raw Vegan, Week 2 of 4
So week 2 of being (mostly) raw vegan is under my belt. I recently did a Whole30 diet and had remembered how hard week two [...]
I Did It: Raw Vegan, Week 1 of 4
I successfully and happily completed my first week of being raw vegan. Part of the draw to the Epic Self 30 Day Fellowship program was [...]
Basil Pesto Raw Pizza
Did someone say pizza?! You say pizza, I say Basil Pesto RAW Pizza. It's the next level ya'll! We've been craving comfort foods lately and [...]
