Hi, everyone.

This sweet momma, Lady Rose, and her 8 puppies have been on the euthanasia list at BARC since 6/26. They were extended a few days in a row (which rarely happens) and are now facing a deadline for TOMORROW.

This gorgeous Staffie mix was found as a stray on 6/22 and found herself on the euthanasia list four days later, due to no fault of her own. She has been nothing but sweet and well behaved. She's understandably very shy, but extremely dedicated to her 3-week old puppies. Please see attached photos taken by shelter volunteers as well as more info about Lady Rose and her puppies.

She is marked as rescue only. The Cloud Haven has pledged $500 to a reputable rescue.

Please don't let this be the end of their story. They have a whole life ahead of them. Lady Rose deserves a comfortable and loving home where she can truly enjoy being a dog. Her puppies haven't even been given a chance to explore the world yet.

Please spread this post far and wide. Let's try to help this sweet family. Thank you for your time.

Additional/previous posts can be found here:

Lady Rose - Find Fosters for Dogs

Lady Rose - Velvet Hippos

Hi, friends! Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

My lunch was 10/10 yesterday & today. I wanted to share with the group!

Basically I combined two recipes and then made a few changes. For the roasted chickpeas with peppers & onions, I used this recipe: Naturally Ella's Chickpea Shawarma Stuffed Pita. The Shawarma spice mix is really good. Although I increased the cooking time because I added cauliflower and prefer my chickpeas on the crispier side, so I left it uncovered when I reheated the next day.

I was also inspired by Minimalist Baker's Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich, specifically the Garlic Dill sauce. The hummus was perfect for this recipe. The lettuce & tomatoes were a nice touch.

Instead of having a stuffed pita or a wrap/sandwich, I opted to make a Buddha bowl with quinoa, lettuce, tomato, vegan feta (Follow Your Heart), the Shawarma veggie mix, sauce, and homemade pita chips. It was AWESOME.

Let me know if you guys have any recommendations for next time! I'm thinking about making this again soon but adding sweet potatoes and some cinnamon because I'm very sensitive to spice 😅

Did you guys see the preview of Layla on Jay Shetty‘s podcast? The full episode drops tomorrow. She seems happy, which is nice to see, but making an extremely personal announcement on a popular podcast is so cringe. Sorry 😬

I really hope she has a good support system. Not sure if it’s allowed to speculate on the announcement, but if it‘s what I think, she’s going to need friends & family by her side. It must be hard to share about their personal lives, knowing they’ll get hate no matter what.

Why are people still watching him? He should have been canceled long ago, he’s a problematic & dishonest grifter. The recent episode (with a certain influencer) brought in views and $$ but he didn’t even question her narrative, which directly contradicts the police report. Not surprising since his entire brand is built on lies.

The SLOMW producers don’t care about the women and their physical/mental health. They edited out Mikayla’s entire health journey, in favor of TFP’s drama. I hope they’ll be kind to Layla. She's already been through a lot.

Hi, everyone! It's been fun seeing your posts about Whole Food's big ice cream sale.

In case anyone is curious about plant-based / non-dairy options, here's what I got yesterday.

• So Delicious: Peanut Butter Brownie Cashew Milk
• So Delicious: Salted Caramel Cluster Cashew Milk
• Ben & Jerry's: Non Dairy Tonight Dough
• Ben & Jerry's: Non-Dairy "Milk" & Cookies
• Ben & Jerry's: Non Dairy Phishfood
• Talenti: Dairy-Free Sorbetto - Zesty Lemon

They have a really impressive selection. I browsed online and was surprised to see 25+ options. I'm sure there are even more in bigger cities. They also sell ice cream sandwiches, coconut milk & oat milk based.

Let me know if you guys have tried any of these. I've had the Salted Caramel Cluster and it's SO GOOD.

Has anyone tried the Whole Foods plant based shredded cheese selection? They look pretty good! I've had a bunch of other brands but haven't tried these yet. I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning 😆

Meet Nala! Her Wisdom Panel results came back this week. Turns out Belgian Malinois & German Shepherd Dog make up 52% … the rest is a pretty unique mix! What do you guys think? 🐾

Meet NALA! This sweet girl spent 13 months in an overcrowded shelter (500+ dogs) in Texas before making the trip to New England. For a long time, she was extremely shy. Until one day, she decided she didn’t want to be scared anymore. Now she LOVES life! She spends her days exploring outside, enjoying treats & cuddles, and hanging out with her sister Millie 🐾

We were told she was a Lab mix but figured she had some Malinois/Shepherd in her. We were surprised by the results! She’s quite the unique mix 🥰 swipe to the end if you’re interested…

It’s been such a joy to watch her experience life & document her journey ❤️

This Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream (So Delicious) is PERFECTION 👏💯

Let me know if you guys have tried it!

Does anyone have experience with any of the three products pictured here? All are fragrance free, vegan & cruelty free. Currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream

The Ordinary Hydrating Lip Balm

Prequel Skin Hand Wrap

Thank you!

Whitney and Conner celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a Vegas wedding / vow renewal. The photos are so cute 🥹❤️ I included a bunch but there are more on their pages. It’s nice to see how far they’ve come from since the first season of SLOMW. The challenges brought them closer together and they’re really supportive of each other. The other couples could learn a thing or two from them…

Looking for something deliciously nutritious? Try Hasselback Potatoes with Kale and Pesto by Green Kitchen Stories. Such a tasty dish 😋 let me know if you guys make it!

Recipe:

Hasselback Potatoes with Kale, Beans & Pesto

The baking time can vary depending on the potato size and variety. Smaller potatoes will need a little less time.

Hasselback potatoes
2 kg / 4 lbs (roughly 12) large baking potatoes
80 ml / 1/3 cup olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
1 bunch fresh thyme, leaves picked

To serve
3 large handfuls kale, thick stalks removed and leaves roughly chopped
1 small red onion
170 g / 1 cup cooked black beans (1/2 can), rinsed
12 cherry tomatoes
100 g / 1/2 cup pesto (if you are vegan, choose a pesto without cheese)

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
2. Wash and scrub the potatoes.
3. Slice each potato thinly. Let each slice cut about two-thirds into the potato, leaving the bottom intact. This is easiest done by placing the potatoes inside a large spoon, the edges of the spoon will then stop the knife from cutting too deep.
4. Tuck some thyme leaves sporadically between the slices of each potato and place them on a baking tray.
5. Use a brush to drizzle the potatoes with about half of the oil and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 30 minutes and then brush the potatoes with the remaining olive oil. The potatoes should have started to fan out slightly which will make it easier to get some of the oil down in-between the slices as well. If the slices are still stuck together, you can let them roast a while longer before adding the last oil.
7. Bake for 30 minutes more. Meanwhile, cut the onion in thin slices and place it in a bowl along with the kale, beans and tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
8. When the potatoes have been in the oven for about 1 hour in total, arrange the onion, kale, beans and tomatoes on the tray, around the potatoes and bake for 15 minutes more, or until the potato edges are crispy and the centre feels soft when pierced with a toothpick.
9. Drizzle pesto over the potatoes and kale and serve immediately, while still hot.

I know what you're thinking: broccoli tacos? Trust me on this one, because these are SO GOOD 😋

My pics aren't great (sorry 😆) but if you check out Vegan Crispy BBQ Broccoli Tacos by Rabbit & Wolves you'll see for yourselves! The recipe can be adapted for GF flour & breadcrumbs, of course. I used Siete's Grain Free Almond Flour Tortillas but you can substitute with your fav GF tortillas.

Let me know if you guys try them!

One of my all-time favorite snacks is Homemade Chex Mix from What the Fork. I used to buy The Greater Knead's GF Bagel Chips at Wegmans and they were perfect, but they're not available anymore. Has anyone found a good alternative? I really need some Chex Mix in my life 😆

Thanks! Hope you guys enjoy the recipe 😋

Ingredients

• 4 cups Corn Chex
• 4 cups Rice Chex
• 1 cup mixed nuts lightly salted
• 2 cups gluten free pretzels
• 2 cups gluten free bagel chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter see notes
• 3 Tablespoons gluten free Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Add the corn Chex, rice Chex, mixed nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips to a very large bowl. Mix to combine then set aside.
• Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over low heat or in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
• Pour the butter mixture over the Chex mix. Gently stir well until coat all of the Chex mix with the butter mixture.
• Split the Chex mix between two rimmed half-sheet pans and spread evenly on the pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• When done, cool completely then store in an air-tight container.

Notes

1. For dairy free, sub the butter for vegan butter or refined coconut oil. Check your packaging labels to verify that your dry ingredients are also dairy free.

Hi, friends!

Just wanted to share this amazing No Bake Vegan Oreo Cheesecake from Addicted to Dates! It was delightful & the ganache was dreamy 😍

Christina has so many great recipes. Let me know if you guys end up making it! Enjoy 😋

Meet Dory! This sweet girl was rescued from an overcrowded shelter in Houston over a year ago and has been thriving at her foster’s ever since.

Dory is two years old, dog friendly, sweet, loving, playful & fun. But wait, there’s more!

House trained ✔️

Crate trained ✔️

Great on leash ✔️

Smart and eager to learn ✔️

A professional cuddle bug ✔️

Source: Meet Dory (Dizzy Dog Animal Rescue)

She is SO ready to find her “furever” home. Could it be you? She’s currently being fostered in Texas, but can be transported anywhere in the continental US once approved.

Please contact Dizzy Dog Animal Rescue for more info. You can also visit her Petfinder profile to learn more.

Thanks for your time 😊

Hi, everyone!

This is my favorite recipe for GF madeleines:

Bojon Gourmet: Gluten-Free Madeleines with Almond Flour

They are SO good dipped in chocolate 😋

This is one of my favorite vegan sandwiches for summer days ☀️

Minimalist Baker: Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich

The garlic herb sauce is so good 😋

Let me know if you guys end up making it! Enjoy!

TFP refuses to take accountability because she still sees herself as the victim who has done nothing wrong. She really should disconnect from social media, prioritize her kids, and work on breaking the toxic cycle through extensive therapy. It’s frustrating to see someone with such a large platform behave like this, especially since so many young women around the world look up to her.