When travelers first consider visiting Costa Rica in the rainy season, they imagine dark clouds hanging over their precious vacation days – thunder, lightning, and torrential downpours condemning them to the confines of their hotel rooms. So they write off…
Playa Negra, Costa Rica Travel Guide: Surf, Black Sand & Peaceful Vibes
The famous surf film Endless Sumer II may have put Playa Negra, Costa Rica on the map. But this beach town (really, more of a village) – known by a lucky few for its black sand beach and world-class waves…
How to Take the Best Self-Guided Day Trip from Oaxaca City (Route & Tips!)
Feeling adventurous? While in Oaxaca City, why not take a self-guided day trip? Rent a car, get out there, and explore the best that the region has to offer! Hopping between artisanal mezcal distilleries, visiting Zapotec weaving workshops, discovering ancient…
Spicy Kung Pao Noodles with Veggies
Craving some spicy stir-fried noodles? These Kung Pao Noodles are my take on the classic Chinese Kung Pao. They’re equal parts spicy, sweet, sour, and salty and will make your tastebuds dance with the zing of Sichuan peppercorns. Ready in…
How to Make Vegetable Stock from Frozen Veggie Scraps
Last year, I volunteered regularly at a lush organic farm just outside Byron Bay, to learn more about farming (and to gain unlimited access to some of the best produce I’ve ever laid eyes on). In between pulling weeds, fending…
Easy, Flavor-Packed Refried Black Beans
Oh, the humble black bean. So unassuming, yet probably one of my favorite things to eat… ever. Especially when the beans in question are these refried black beans. Just think about your favorite Mexican restaurant for a second. When do…
Smoky Jackfruit Tinga Tostadas with Refried Beans
Mexican food tastes like home to me, and lately, I’ve been missing California a little extra. Needless to say, Mexican ingredients like chipotle, cumin, and cilantro have been on heavy rotation in my kitchen here in Byron Bay, and I’ve…
Easy Mexican-Style Pinto Beans from Scratch (Stovetop, 1-Pot!)
As a Southern Californian girl, I grew up on Mexican food. Pinto beans, rice, tortillas, cilantro, and avocados were kitchen staples I could always count on. And I wouldn’t have it any other way – especially when the beans in…
Why Visit Belize? 10 Reasons You Should Travel to Belize ASAP!
Wondering why you should visit Belize during your next trip? Tucked into a pristine pocket of the Caribbean between MĆ©xico and Guatemala, Belize is one of the last undiscovered gems of the world. One of my favorite destinations to date,…
Authentic Vegan Larb Salad with Mushrooms & Tofu
Today, we’re talking about one of my favorite things ever: Thai/Lao vegan larb. And it’s about time. As I ate my way through Thailand and Laos, I couldn’t get enough of the coconut curries, the spicy stir-fries, and the tangy…
The Best Vegetarian Lasagna Bolognese
Tell me, what’s better than layers of slow-cooked ragĆ¹, tender pasta sheets, and cheesy goodness, baked to bubbly, golden-brown perfection? My Best Vegetarian Lasagna Bolognese, layered with flavor-packed vegan bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese, a spinach-ricotta mixture, and topped with creamy…
Roasted Tomatillo, Black Bean & Pulled Jackfruit Soup
Inspired by the bold, bright flavors of MĆ©xico, this Roasted Tomatillo & Black Bean Soup with Pulled Jackfruit is what soup dreams are made of! In this recipe, roasted tomatillos, jalapeƱos, onions, garlic, and spices come together with black beans…