Hey Everyone! Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blog world. My name is Liz, and I’m lactose intolerant and a vegetarian. You can read more about my diet here.
I eat a ton, bake a lot, and cook a little as well. You’ll find all sorts of these food adventures on my blog. I try to stay healthy, but let’s face it, everyone deserves a brownie or cookie (or two!) every once in a while.
I think life is too short to restrict what you eat (unless of course it’s for medical or religious reasons) but with that being said, I also believe that you can eat what you want.
I eat a lot of salads, I love hummus, adore cupcakes, and these guys are one of my favorite snacks. (A popular blog recipe as well!)
While I’m only a vegetarian, I do consume small amounts of dairy and eggs, but you’ll often find my food to be vegan. One day, I’m sure I’ll become a vegan myself, but for now, I’m perfectly happy not consuming meat and trying to minimize my dairy and egg intake. Every little bit helps! : )
I was born in Dearborn, Michigan, and lived outside Ann Arbor, Michigan until I was seven, when my family moved to North Dakota. (Has anyone seen the movie Fargo? Lol.) The winter’s were long and freezing, but it was a nice place to live. My junior year of high school I spent in Belgium as a Foreign Exchange Student, learning to speak French fluently and gained five younger sisters and another awesome set of parents. (Oh, and 22 pet donkeys. No joke.) After high school, I moved to the east coast for college.
In the fall of 2010, I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in baking and pastry arts from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. I’m currently living Indiana with my parents and getting my Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education from North Dakota State University.
I don’t want my blog to become my life, I want it to be a product of it. When I’m done with school I want to move somewhere fun like Chicago, or Seattle and teach for a few years, and it’s my ultimate goal to join the Peace Corps and live in Africa.
So I hope you’ll stick around and enjoy a few recipes, and once again, thanks for stopping by!
Hi Liz! This is totally weird but we have soooo much in common so I felt like putting that out there. I am also Liz and lactose intolerant. I loveeee baking and cooking and hope to be in a culinary institute one day and I’m also s vegetarian! Actually a vegan now so yeah. We are sooo similar it’s crazy
aahhh that’s crazy how much we have in common, right down to our name! That’s awesome that you’re now a vegan! I’ve been slowly trying to make the switch, and even though I tried giving up dairy a long time before meat, it’s just sooo hard. It’s getting easier though, so thats good. The internet is such a crazy thing, meeting people with so much in common!
I love your blog! I’m a vegetarian too! I don’t eat much dairy but I do have to eat some for dietary reasons (usually it’s in the form of cheese…haha) Anyways, very cool blog! Cant wait to read more
Thank you so much Talia! It means so much to me that you like my blog, thanks for reading!
Nice to meet you, Liz!
Your blog rocks!!
I love your blog!!!!
I’ve always dreamed of going to culinary school! So awesome!
Lovely blog! Thanks for your comment on my oatmeal quinoa cookies…I hope you make them! Were you a Rotary exchange student? I wasn’t but my brother and sister were. I had a “sister” from Belgium for 6 months. My mother has a degree in Home Economy (Fam and Consumer Sciences now)…hope you are enjoying your program! I am going to The Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC for their chef program next month. Looking forward to reading more of your blog
Nancy
I was actually an exchange student with AFS, but while I was there I met a lot of Rotary kids!
Hi Liz,
Thanks for putting a comment on my Vegetarian Light Blog. It caused me to visit your blog and I love it! Fellow Vegetarians Unite! We can change the world (or at least eat share some good food)!
This is a great blog, Liz! All your recipes look wonderful, but I’m especially happy to share this blog with a close friend who is also lactose-intolerant. Keep posting!
Helloo! Congratulations on your Versatile Blogger Award! Please check out my latest post for your blog review and acceptance steps. Congrats again and thank you so much for participating. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog! x x x
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Hi,
Thanks for commenting on my blog. I look forward to reading your ideas.
This sounds like a really nice blog =) I’m vegetarian as well and have also recently discovered food is for consumption, not dreaming and ‘rewards.’ I hope you don’t mind me sticking around.
Great blog you have, Liz! I am so thankful you found my blog, which led me to your blog.
I will definitely be a faithful reader. You’ve got great posts! 
Okay!!! I’ve awarded you a blog award after I was given one!!!http://professorvegetable.com/2012/02/05/blog-award-favorite-posts/ – There is my post!!! ENJOY!
It’s a small world; I spent the winter before last living in Dearborn and Ann Arbor!
Hi Liz! I found your blog through An Unrefined Vegan. I loved your about page! You attitude toward life is inspirational. I thought about joining the Peace Corps at one time in my life, but chickened out. I have the feeling that you’ll actually do it and I’m sure it will be an amazing experience for you. Wonderful blog – I’m glad I found you!! Celeste:)