Posts by Lyndsey Hafer-Williams
Getting Through Mother’s Day When Your Biological Mom Doesn’t Have the Capacity to Show You Love + Plant Based Savory Bread Pudding
I opened my eyes this morning and the first thought that popped into my head was that I wanted to eat this week’s blog recipe, Savory Bread Pudding, ASAP! My next thought was: “Where is she?” I shuffled into the kitchen for a cup of coffee and wondered:“Is she well?” I looked out the window and…
Read MoreSunrise Over the Blues + Planting Hope During the Pandemic
Last week, I took my coffee and a fresh-out-of-the-oven whole-food plant-based lemon poppyseed muffin out to the deck so I could watch the sunrise over our lovely Blue Ridge Mountains. Soon, all the trees will leaf out, and our majestic winter view will be gone. The mornings are still chilly here in Asheville, NC, but…
Read MoreHow to Stay Strong in Difficult Times + Lemon Blueberry Smoothie
A few weeks ago, I was in Hawaii.On the roof of Molly and Luanne’s Maui home.Gazing up at a full moon and a night sky full of twinkling stars.Basking in friendship and the sounds of laughter.I distinctly remember thinking that life couldn’t get any sweeter, peaceful, or more perfect. A few days later, I was…
Read MoreDon’t Wait for Motivation to Find You + Whole-Food Plant-Based Creamy Chive Dressing
The work of swapping out destructive habits for healthy habits is not for the faint of heart. The endeavor of remaining open instead of shutting down can be terrifying. The task of striving to achieve an authentic life is neverending. I call it Soul Work. Working through all the layers of built-up feelings and then…
Read MoreMother of All Plant Based Batch Cooking Resources + Easy Peas-y Soup (plant based, oil free)
Have you recently heard about plant based batch cooking and feel like all the cool kids are doing it? Do you want in but have no idea where to start? Well, no worries! Team Dirty has got you covered like your favorite, cat-hair-laden, green-tea-stained, warm blanket on a cold winter’s night! Grab a turmeric latte…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Feel Outrageously Good + Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa (Oil Free)
If you know me online, you know that my first question to any new member in the Clean Food Dirty Girl private Facebook group is: “Do you know about our scrumptious Plant Fueled Meal Plans?” If you know me personally, you know that my first question to anyone who asks about my veggie-munching ways is:…
Read MoreSuper Fast/Quick Whole-Food Plant-Based Recipe Roundup + Sweet Potatoes With Creamed Spinach (Plant Based, Oil-Free)
Twelve years ago, I remember purchasing my first vegan cookbook, and I was so very excited. I really wanted to eliminate meat and dairy from my diet, and I was on a mission with this new purchase to do just that! I’ll never forget spending an enormous amount of time and energy those first few…
Read MoreBefore and After Pictures: Why They’re Important + Frothy Cacao Mint Cooler
There’s been quite a bit of discussion in our Dirty community regarding before and after pictures, and in typical Lyndsey style, I want to tackle this subject head on! I have been on both sides of the road and can see all points of view. Weight and self-image are complicated matters and hopefully, we can…
Read MoreLearning to Forgive + Oil-Free Chimichurri Sauce
I had to forgive someone today, and it was terribly hard for me to let it all go. I have found that, generally, I am very good at forgiving others and their grievances towards me. Everyone makes mistakes, screws up, puts the wrong foot forward, and occasionally blows it big time. From my life experience,…
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