Bake and Destroy

In late 2025 I visited Toronto for a few days and instantly became obsessed with Stefano’s Diner. A vegan Italian diner – literally all of my favorite words. I had a muffuletta and a Diet Coke in a can, and just when I thought life could not get better, I took a bite of Biscoff tir...

There are a zillion microwave mug cake recipes in the world, and this one is mine. My twist is that I use peanut flour (not the same as peanut butter powder) for an extra boost of protein with only a mild peanut flavor.

You can tweak this recipe so many ways – use different flavors of protein powder, replace the chocolate chips with chopped nuts, sprinkl...

I’ve met a lot of people in my life, but I’ve never met two who prefer the same favorite protein powder. So this isn’t an attempt to tell you which is “best,” because that’s up to you to decide. Rather, I’m giving you some options that might work for you. Affiliate links are marked with a * as always.

My Personal Fave

I’ve kis...

I thought I was best known for my love of vegan food. Or maybe it was my reputation as a gym rat. But, based on the number of questions I get every year about my favorite sunscreens, apparently, I am best known for being pale.

Even if you aren’t melanin-challenged, sunscreen is crucial. It protects you from sun damage and skin cancer. We should all be wearing i...

A very random and incomplete list of my favorite things. Please note that most of these are affiliate links, which means if you click and make a purchase, I may earn the tiniest, most laughable amount of money.

Eats & Drinks

NuGo Nutrition – I love the veg...