What is Gluten? Gluten is the name for proteins most commonly found in wheat. It acts like glue, helping food keep their elastic texture like dough. Fun fact: the original Latin meaning is glue! It is mostly associated with wheat, but it is not the only place it can be found. Those with Celiac disease […]
What is being a Vegan? Quite simply put, it is the non-consumption of any animals or animal products and the belief of not bringing any harm toward animals. Staples of everyday cuisine are off the table for those who follow a Vegan diet. Meat is of course the obvious omission in a vegan diet, but […]
Chiles en Nogada No Way Jose! This was a very delicious collaboration between Puerto Vallarta restaurant No Way Jose! and Savvy & Well. I love this recipe and it was fun playing around with the recipes and our seasonings. Mojo Citrico and Mil Usos were the best pairing with the Chiles en Nogada. Mojo citrico […]
Centro Mayasol’s Vegan Rice Flour Tamales This tamale recipe was created by my aunt Sol in Sayulita, Mexico. She runs a detox center in the mountains overlooking the ocean where you drink juices from 8am to 8pm when you come to one of her retreats. She also gives vegetarian and vegan cooking classes and these […]
Tacos al Pastor with Shrimp or Jackfruit, Pineapple and Guacamole Serves 2 1/2 lb Shrimp, peeled 1 tbsp S&W Al Pastor Seasoning 8 Romaine Lettuce 1 Avocado 1/4 Tomato, chopped 1/4 Onion, chopped (for guac) 1/4 Onion, sliced (for pickling) 2 tbsps Cilantro leaves 1 Lime 1 tsp S&W Everything Seasoning 1 cup Pineapple, chopped […]
Centro Mayasol‘s Delicious Vegan Red Pozole with Mushrooms This is my Aunt Sol’s Vegan Pozole recipe. She opened one of the first vegetarian restaurants in Puerto Vallarta back in the day and she now runs a beautiful detox center called Centro Mayasol in the mountains of Sayulita, Mexico. She also gives vegan and vegetarian cooking […]
Breakfast Overnight Oatmeal with Banana, Honey and Peanut Butter Serves 1 1/4 cup Oatmeal (Whole oats, steel-cut), rinsed and drained 1/4 cup Milk of choice (Almond, Coconut, Cow, etc.) 1/2 tsp S&W Choco Chai Seasoning 1 tbsp Almond or Peanut Butter 1 tsp Honey 1/2 Banana, chopped *Optional- 1 tbsp Chia and/or Flax seed Instuctions: […]
Breakfast Recipes Savory or sweet breakfast options are available to satisfy your cravings. In today’s post I am sharing with you some of the first recipes I remember cooking for breakfast with my mom. For the Pancakes I use Almond Flour since I always have some in the fridge from making Almond Milk. I had […]
