BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Vegan 2 Comments

Fresh jackfruit slightly cooked with pungent BBQ spices in between homemade buns and smothered in a homemade BBQ Sauce. My mouth just started to water! It doesn’t matter if you are vegan or a meat eater, smothering jackfruit in BBQ sauce and putting it between two buns is probably one of the greatest creations on Earth. I may be exaggerating a bit …

Jackfruit | Deconstructing World’s Largest Tree fruit

Amanda Nicole SmithNo Tools Needed, Series Intro 1 Comment

Introducing the largest tree fruit in the world….THE JACKFRUIT!! This fruit is by far the most natural meat replacement nature has to offer and is also very versatile when trying to replicate a meaty chewy texture. In the next couple of days I plan on sharing everything I know about this incredible fruit. We will be making different recipes using …

Vegan Mushroom Sushi & Ginger Sauce

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Vegan 2 Comments

Vegan Sushi? Yes Vegan Sushi and it is nothing short of incredible! I have made about 20 rolls all from a bag of irresistible mushrooms. I had never made sushi before, and hadn’t tried most of the mushrooms that were in the bag but once I did I became hooked! Realizing how easy it was I enjoyed practicing and making …

100 Day Challenge | Contortion Flexibility | Days 1-5

Amanda Nicole Smith100 Day Contortion Challenge 1, Fitness, Flexibility 7 Comments

100 Day Contortion Challenge, Accepted! I started this challenge to motivate and push myself towards contortion-like flexibility for advanced pole moves. For months I have been looking at flexibility inspiration on pinterest, every once in while trying a move and not really committing myself to a true stretching routine. This is something I have always wanted and especially now since …

Raw Vegan Toaster Pastries

Raw Vegan Toaster Pastry | Blueberry, Strawberry & Cinnamon Sugar

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 2 Comments

This is my new golden recipe. These raw vegan and gluten-free pastries are perfect in every way, crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside with a delicious frosting that compliments it all. I experimented with 4 different versions to get this recipe and needless to say I have been eating a lot of raw vegan pastries.  They …

Pole Trick Combos | True Grip Practice

Amanda Nicole SmithFitness, Pole Dancing Leave a Comment

  The other night I went to the studio after a wonderful day with my new friend/co-worker Joanne. We made delicious food to fuel our afternoon workout, stretched, danced,  listened to Paramore’s new album, played on the fly-gym and pole danced the night away. It was a perfect day! In this video I am working on pole dancing combinations that incorporate …