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Cherry Chia Pudding

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Easy to mix up cherry chia pudding with protein that’s lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Top with fresh cherries, apple chips, and hemp hearts!

Cherry Chia Pudding by Flora & Vino         

Hi, dear friends, and happy 2021. 

Since we last spoke, we collectively said goodbye to the longest, hardest, weirdest year yet. 

After I cheers-ed away 2020 with champagne and lots of cookies, I woke up on January first feeling a little forlorn. 

Yeah, I was in a bit of a post-holiday funk, as is typical for me after New Years Eve. 

I cried a little, almost bought a bunch of plants, decided against it (where to put them???), then watched a lot of feel good TV reruns. 

Things started to shift after I hopped onto an impromptu video call with girlfriends to talk meal prep and workout goals for the coming week. 

Making plans and getting back into a routine always does wonders for my morale. 

It made my heart swell to see us all in our Brady brunch Zoom boxes, hurrying around our virtual spaces, cleaning, shopping, and doing respective Sunday tasks. 

It’s those kinds of interactions that make this weird world feel normal and worth it. 

So, maybe our 2020 feelings didn’t magically disappear come 2021. 

But we can still plan for an amazing year, where literally anything is possible.

Get back into our back-to-work groove with this Cherry Chia Pudding that’s easy to mix up in advance for a sweet snack! 

Because I’m cheering (cherrying?) you on this year. 

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Thai Salad with SunButter Dressing

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Vegetable Thai salad with raw vegetables, baked tofu, cilantro, and an easy oil-free SunButter dressing. Perfect for an easy meal prep lunch or dinner!

Thai Salad with SunButter Dressing by Flora & Vino         

Last week I impulsively decided to cut my bangs. 

New year, new hair? 

I haven’t done *true* bangs in almost 15 years, since I was obsessed with Anne Hathaway’s thick bang in the Devil Wears Prada.

Remember how chick she looked, guys!?

Well, I didn’t look like that at all. 

The hacked locks stacked on my forehead like a massive mop, a hair helmet of sorts.

So yeah, I’ve been avoiding bangs for a bit. 

But change is good, and I’m getting used to the feeling of movement across my forehead. 

Aaand coming to terms with the fact that, if I actually want them to lay right, I need to style them. 

Doh. 

I’d much rather just style my salads…

I’m excited to share this Thai Salad with SunButter Dressing with you as a fresh option after post-holiday indulgences! 

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Oil-Free Roasted Spiced Chickpeas

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These oil-free roasted chickpeas are an easy protein-packed snack and make the perfect addition to salads and bowls. Sub in your favorite seasoning!

Oil-Free Roasted Spiced Chickpeas by Flora & Vino

And the countdown to the new year keeps marching on. 

It’s the silent prayer on everyone’s lips…2021. 

Last night I attended an intention setting and new year manifestation virtual yoga class. 

The class was divided into three themed segments where we moved and breathed into our past, present, and future. 

It was a beautiful 75 minutes, and looking backwards and forwards made me feel a lot more grounded in the here and now. 

So, here we are, with days left in what many people are calling the hardest year of our lives. 

In reflecting in an Instagram post this past week, I realized that while this year was so devastatingly hard in so many ways, it also inspired personal growth at an accelerated rate. 

And most of it feels pretty good. 

I’m also feeling pretty good about ending the year snacking on Oil-Free Roasted Spiced Chickpeas.

They’re baked with your favorite seasonings and zero added oils for an easy protein-packed snack and make the perfect addition to salads and bowls! 

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Pumpkin Apple Bake

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Pumpkin apple bake made with pumpkin puree and apples naturally sweetened with banana. Perfect for a breakfast or holiday side dish!

Pumpkin Apple Bake by Flora & Vino

My laptop has about the same birthday as Flora & Vino, the blog, circa January 2017.  

Which means they’re both just on the verge of their fourth birthday. 

So it’s actually kind of a miracle that the glowing lettered squares on my keyboard *just* started sticking this week. 

Since last weekend the “y” and “l” keys require aggressive tap-tap-tapping with my index finger before they grace the cursor with their appearance. 

Which, naturally, led to a whole heck of a lot of typos this week. 

Guys, do you know just how many words contain a “y” and an “l”???

Too many.

You’d think with all of the food I photograph that a sticky spill might be the culprit, but I can’t pinpoint any instance of spillage. 

Hm. I guess I need to make a visit to the tech store sometime soon.

Well, you know what else is sticky but a lot sweeter? 

This Pumpkin Apple Bake that’s made with pumpkin puree and apples, sweetened with banana.

It’s excellent to whip up for a unique cold weather breakfast or holiday side!

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Pistachio Dark Chocolate Sugar Cookies

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Vegan and gluten-free sugar cookies dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with pistachios and sea salt. Perfect for healthy holiday baking!

Pistachio Dark Chocolate Sugar Cookies by Flora & Vino

The Christmas countdown is officially on, with only *three* more sleeps until Christmas Day.

Do you have any creative Christmas plans? 

Most of my social plans this year are virtual, aside from spending time with M on Christmas Day. 

But the one thing I refuse to do any differently is the holiday baking.

With that in mind, I have *one* more Christmas cookie post for you to add to your holiday baking list. 

These Pistachio Dark Chocolate Sugar Cookies are the cutest cut outs you’ve seen all year! 

Vegan and gluten-free sugar cookies dunked in dark chocolate and sprinkled with pistachios and sea salt.

They’re basically all I want for Christmas!

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Vegan Shortbread Cookies & Prosecco

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Vegan and gluten-free shortbread cookies made with just three ingredients. Enjoy these dairy-free “buttery” cookies with a glass of Prosecco!

Vegan Shortbread Cookies & Prosecco by Flora & Vino

This past week on Instagram stories I asked everyone to name one positive thing that happened this year.

The response was overwhelming. 

I received notes of weddings, engagements, births, graduations, personal triumphs, friendship, and family.

Guys, I was brought to tears reading all of the beautiful, positive things that happened to and for our community this year. 

During 2020.

I was smiling through the tears, though, feeling so much joy for and through each and every one of you and your wins. 

It seems that despite all of the hardships of living through a global pandemic, we have lots of reasons to celebrate. 

And I know just how to do it. 

Pop some bubbly and let’s make some seriously easy 3-ingredient shortbread cookies. 

These Vegan Shortbread Cookies & Prosecco are the celebratory cookie and wine pairing you need to finish up 2020 with a bang. 

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Baked Hasselback Apples (Oil-Free!)

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This post is brought to you by Bare Snacks, but all words and eats are my own. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that keep me hungry!

Oil-free baked hasselback apples with cranberries, walnuts, crushed apple chips, and cinnamon. Serve with yogurt for breakfast or ice cream for dessert!

Hasselback Apples by Flora & Vino

‘Tis the season for…all of the mail. 

I finally finished my Christmas cards on Tuesday and carted them to the post office, complete with holiday stamps pressed into the upper right hand corner. 

The post office was packed. 

I’ve also been receiving an embarrassing amount of packages from my doorstep. 

Every day I peak out the front door to see an assorted stack of sealed cardboard squares teetering near my “Home Sweet Home” doormat. 

Yesterday I received a beautiful yet mysterious package of pears and apples!

The package didn’t specify a sender, so it was days before I realized that the package of produce was a gift from my parents.

I’m pretty sure I’ll use them in this exciting new recipe I have to share with you today.

These Baked Hasselback Apples (Oil-Free!) are the best way to serve apples as a breakfast, snack, or dessert! 

They have a gorgeous presentation and are entirely oil-free with no added sugars.

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Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies

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Your favorite banana bread turned into breakfast cookies! Gluten-free, oil-free, and naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup. Perfect for meal prep!

Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies by Flora & Vino

I just received the cutest Christmas ornament from a friend and colleague that I hung on the tree last night. 

It’s a ceramic circle with 2-0-2-0 in big bubble letters. 

Surrounding the bubble letters are cute drawings and text illustrating all of the activities that exemplify the year.

Some of my favorite examples are: “what day is it?”, “survived the toilet paper shortage”, and “wash your hands”!

I’ve created a new tradition of adding an ornament to my collection each year, but this time I don’t need to search.

I was glad to receive one that so succinctly and sweetly summed up the insanity of the past 12 months. 

The one thing the ornament is missing is all of the loaves of banana bread that we collectively baked. 

We can’t forget the year of banana bread, folks!

It’s okay, because I baked some into cookies so we can commemorate 2020 and take our banana bread with us no matter where 2021 takes us. 

These Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies are made in just one bowl with hearty oats, ripe bananas, and plenty of dark chocolate and walnuts. 

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Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds

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2-ingredient chocolate covered pomegranate seeds topped with shredded coconut. Store in fridge for a chocolate-y snack throughout the week.

Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds by Flora & Vino

Guys– I finally got my mini Christmas tree up this weekend. 

Do you have yours up yet? 

I picked one out at Whole Foods last week, walking up and down the sidewalk outside, searching for the most symmetric and full branches. 

The trees were cute and well taken care of, with already attached tree stands and fine needles that don’t shed much. 

Just my type. 

Last Friday, I knelt on the woven red tree skirt and searched for the *perfect* place to put all of my childhood ornaments. 

When M asked how he could help, I put him to work attaching green wire hooks to glass balls. 

Together we distributed the trinkets amongst branches while Alexa played contemporary Christmas music in the background. 

I don’t have any electric lights or a tree topper, but the result was still colorful and just the right balance of comforting and nostalgic. 

Everything felt cozy and Christmas and nice.

I also seeded a pomegranate (and then covered it in Hu chocolate) this week.  

These Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds require just TWO ingredients for a quick holiday inspired treat!

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Vegan Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll

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Vegan dark chocolate swiss roll with coconut swirl rolled in chocolate cake with a 2-ingredient chocolate ganache. Naturally sweetened and oil-free!

  Vegan Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll by Flora & Vino

Guys, since we last spoke, I received my first Christmas card via snail mail.

Which is kind of a big deal, because I always tape all of my received holiday cards on the back of a door in my house.

A tradition my mom started in our house that I carry on in my own, watching the door fill up with Merry Christmases and Happy New Years!

The closer it gets to Dec 25 the harder it is to find space to tape up photos and greeting cards. 

Yeah, this time of year had always been special to me and always will be.  

The pearly white ceramic Christmas tree my grandma made for me sits to my left, faintly glowing with multi-colored bulbs. 

M asked me last week what the function of a particular reindeer serving bowl was on my dining room table. 

It has no function, I said, laughing. It just is.

And that’s the beauty in it, right? 

Usually I’m team function over form any day of the week, but when it comes to Christmas, anything goes.

I have a special holiday inspired recipe to share with you today that has beautiful rolled form and a delicious function.  

This Vegan Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll has a rich taste and appearance that is made with less than 10 good for you ingredients! 

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Just realized that Valentine’s Day is in exactly Just realized that Valentine’s Day is in exactly 1 month! 😘 Which means we pull out all of the sweet pink recipes and treat ourselves! 🤪 Like these RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BLISS BALLS. 💖 These easy 5-ingredient bliss balls are packed with good-for-you cashews and freeze-dried raspberries. 
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Here’s what you need:
💖 Medjool dates 
💖 cashews
💖 gluten-free rolled oats
💖 cashew butter
💖 Freeze-Dried Raspberries 
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🔥GRAIN-FREE GRANOLA GIVEAWAY!🔥 I’m kicking 🔥GRAIN-FREE GRANOLA GIVEAWAY!🔥 I’m kicking off the new year with a grain-free granola Giveaway with my friends at @grandyoats! They make grain-free, coconut-based organic granola. I love it because it’s totally gluten-free and an excellent source of protein-- packed with cashews, almonds, and pumpkin seeds! They make their delish granola in small-batches fueled by a solar-powered bakery. The granola is also paleo, dairy-free, and perfect for snacking, breakfasting, adventuring, and more! I used their Super Hemp Blend to top my basic chia pudding recipe with warm blueberries. Enter below to win a Variety Pack!
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🔥GIVEAWAY ENTRY:🔥ONE winner will receive a variety prize box from @grandyoats!
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2. Follow @flora_and_vino and @grandyoats 
3. Tag a granola loving friend in the comments below. 
4. BONUS: Share this post in stories with your friends!
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Giveaway open through Sunday, January 17th. Giveaway winner will be randomly selected and announced via @flora_and_vino Instagram stories on Monday, January  18th. For this giveaway, we are only able to ship within the continental US and no PO Boxes. This giveaway post is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. By entering, participants agree that they are 18+ years of age and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
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ASKING FOR HELP IN BUSINESS. (1/2) - If you were ASKING FOR HELP IN BUSINESS. (1/2)
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If you were to ask me what I was *most* passionate about in my business a few years back, I would have told you without hesitation: the photos. 
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When I invested in my first DSLR camera I stayed up past midnight most nights watching food photography courses and practicing Lightroom techniques.
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During the day I got behind the camera lens, squinting with one eye, crouching, stooping, AND standing on step stools to see food in new and unique ways.
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It’s a funny thing when an intense passion becomes a content deliverable with a deadline. The euphoria I once felt when photographing my messy lunch was replaced by intense anxiety about the unpredictably fickle daylight.
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This same passion slowly started to create a resistance within me, and I realized, with growing horror, that I didn’t want to take photos; that I was actually happier on days when I wasn’t shooting. 
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Last year, amidst a global pandemic, a divorce, and a booming content calendar, I got to the point where I just could not take another photo. 
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So, I asked for help. I hired a food photographer to support my content creation and creative vision. It was both terrifying and wonderful. 
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For a long time I *really* struggled with this decision because so much of my identity both personally and professionally was tied up in those darn delicious photos. 
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Questions consumed me. Who was I if I didn’t take pictures for my brand? What is my role for F&V now? Am I still an artist? 
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The support forced my business outlook into more of a CEO perspective. It allowed me time and space to sign a cookbook deal, reclaim my personal life, and create more recipes. 
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Today, I’m outsourcing almost 100% of my food photography for Flora & Vino. 
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I think it’s OK and normal that our passions change over time. What started me out on this journey might not be what carries me forward. I take immense comfort in knowing that when I’m ready, my camera is waiting for me. 
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Now, if you ask me what I’m most passionate about in business, I would probably tell you writing and connecting with you; the food photos are just a conduit. ❤️
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There's something about January that makes me exci There's something about January that makes me excited to blend breakfast like this SUNBUTTER CINNAMON SMOOTHIE.🥤This quick and easy shake is made with @sunbutter and plenty of cinnamon! Fruit-free and low-sugar options are included! It's a non-nonsense shake with minimal ingredients and a mildly sweet cinnamon roll flavor. 😍 It's light and protein-packed, with smooth and creamy @sunbutter and plenty of cinnamon. You're going to love the way the No-Sugar-Added @sunbutter adds cream consistency and a hint of sea salt to enhance the flavor! //#sponsored Perfect for a post-workout snack or light breakfast. Grab it!!! 
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✔️ No-Sugar-Added @sunbutter 
✔️unsweetened almond milk
✔️vanilla protein powder 
✔️frozen banana OR pre-steamed and frozen cauliflower 
✔️ground cinnamon
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For when you want to eat out but can’t...MISO MU For when you want to eat out but can’t...MISO MUSHROOM SOUP 🍄🍲 Simple vegan and gluten-free miso soup made with mixed mushrooms, tofu, organic shiro miso and greens. SO MANY GREENS!!! 🙌 Serve as a side soup or light dinner! It’s just as good as the restaurant bought stuff with upgraded ingredients! Grab the full recipe via the link in my profile! 🥰
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Just finished a high vibe dance workout with a group of girls and I am a believer that energy TRANSFERS. I received so much energy from these ladies and I got the best sweat sesh! I can’t wait to carry the vibes with me into my evening! Enjoy yours. 😘
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Good things come in layers like these ALMOND BUTTE Good things come in layers like these ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE BARS that are new on the blog today! 😄 We start with an almond butter chocolate chunk cookie bar and then layer it with a sweet chocolate-date-nut topping.
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They’re a super fun vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and refined-sugar-free dessert! AND they’re totally no-bake. 😱 Also, I know we still have a month away for V-day but I’m pretty sure that all of your special someone’s would *love* it. 
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I used @hukitchen GEMS as the craveable chocolate chunks in this masterpiece! //#sponsored Grab the full recipe by clicking the link in my profile and then this image. You *need* these in your life! 🥳
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You *know* the cookbook needs to contain a chickpe You *know* the cookbook needs to contain a chickpea cookie. 😘 I tested some new ones this weekend using these CASHEW BUTTER CHICKPEA SNACK COOKIES as a base. 🍪 These 6-ingredient snack cookies are made with chickpeas and cashew butter sweetened with maple syrup and apple sauce! They’re my absolutely favorite for a quick snack or dessert! Grab the recipe for these at the link in my profile. Also, please comment some flavor variations you’d like to see for the recipe in the book! 🥰
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PEAR AND WALNUT DETOX SALAD with DETOX TAHINI DRES PEAR AND WALNUT DETOX SALAD with DETOX TAHINI DRESSING! 🥗 Revitalize and reset this week with this fresh salad mix packed with fiber-rich vegetables, fresh fruit, and  healthy fats, with a creamy detox tahini dressing. Totally vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. Full recipe can be found via the link in my profile! 😍
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