Expo West Sneak Peek

I accidentally typed “Expo West Snack Peek” for the title of this post and that wouldn’t be too far off! I ate more snacks over the course of two days at Expo West than I’ve had in awhile, and that’s saying something. I am a #snackqueen. 

Comfort and Joy Apothecary; a Simple, Luxurious Skincare Line

Disclosure: I did receive these products from Comfort and Joy, but all views are my own. I would never endorse a product that I wouldn’t use myself. Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! I hope you have fun plans today, whether you are celebrating with a significant other, friends, or yourself. Everyone deserves some love today!  On […]

Cauliflower Fried Rice; an easy weeknight meal

Have you heard of cauliflower fried rice? There are definitely several recipes for cauliflower fried rice floating around the internet. But if you haven’t heard of it, you’re in luck!

Do you know how much sugar you’re eating?

Do you know how much sugar you’re eating each day? Sugar is definitely a hot topic in the media as it relates to food. In September the New York Times released an article exposing how the sugar industry paid scientists in the 60s to shift the blame for heart disease to fat rather than sugar. […]

Deciduous D’s Green Smoothie Recipe

This is the first guest post on Crunchy Kat! And it’s a perfect recipe for this time of year. Did you overindulge in holiday treats? Have you told yourself you’re going to try something new in 2017? Perhaps you’re going to do a Whole 30 starting on January 1. Or, maybe you just love green smoothies! A […]

Vegetable + Butcher: the New Kid on the Meal Delivery Block

Last week I had the chance to meet two new friends, Turner and Ariane. Turner and Ariane founded Vegetable + Butcher, a new meal delivery service based in DC. About Vegetable + Butcher Vegetable + Butcher delivers freshly prepared meals to your door based on your dietary preferences. They have two options: vegan meals and […]

What kind of coconut oil should I buy?

It’s not a secret coconut oil is good for you. A quick Google search will tell you about all its benefits and why you should use it. But do you know what kind you should be using? And when? There are so many brands of coconut oil out there. It’s important for you to read […]

Thrive Tribe: a Paleo snack you can feel good about eating

Thrive Tribe snack bites are one of my go-to snacks these days. I met the Thrive Tribe team at Expo East after sampling one of their chocolate mint cookies. (They are so good.) So often when you switch to a paleo, vegan, or gluten-free diet, you feel like you have to sacrifice treats. Enter Thrive Tribe. […]