Sarah Hayes

Contributor Sarah Hayes is an urban-minded wife living the country life, dedicated to creating plant-based recipes for a healthy lifestyle. She followed her passion for healthy cooking by founding the food blog, Bad To The Bowl, which is now owned by Endless Appetite. Along the way, she honed her skills in recipe development and food photography. Today, she is thrilled to help others in the food blogging space develop and photograph mouth-watering recipes.

November 4, 2024

Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars (DF, GF, Oil Free)

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure here. Tis the season for pumpkin and these pumpkin chocolate chip…

Soups

November 4, 2024

Black Bean and Rice Soup

This black bean and rice soup is simple, flavorful and filling. Made with black beans, rice, vegetables and the perfect…

Vegan

November 4, 2024

Vegan Almond Flour Banana Muffins

Soft, moist and easy to make these vegan almond flour banana muffins are gluten-free and egg free! With only 10…

September 23, 2024

Banana Chia Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a classic breakfast staple and is super easy, and not to mention filling! Oatmeal is one of my…

Soups

September 23, 2024

Creamy Butternut Pear Soup

Most recipes use apple for the preferred pairing with their Butternut Squash Soup. BUT – Round here we like to…

September 23, 2024

Crispy Vegan Mashed Potato Balls

Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these vegan mashed potato balls are the perfect bite sized finger…

September 23, 2024

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl

Pumpkins. Pumpkins everywhere. On the porch. At the ‘patch. In our food. Yes, in our food! Tis the season for…

September 23, 2024

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vegan Ice Cream

Hello National Ice Cream Day! Who else is celebrating this delicious holiday? Did you make one of the delicious dairy…

Sauces & Dressings

September 23, 2024

Easy Vegan Romesco Sauce

You guys I could eat this Easy Vegan Romesco Sauce by the spoonful! In fact, I was kinda doing that…

September 23, 2024

Gingerbread Breakfast Cookies with Chocolate Eggnog Glaze (V, GF)

Who is ready for Christmas? It is such a busy time of year and honestly as much fun as it…

Appetizers & Snacks

September 23, 2024

Simple Baked Homemade Tortilla Chips (GF)

This post may contain affiliate links, read our disclosure here. I love crispy homemade tortilla chips! They are perfect for…

Podcast

September 5, 2024

Welcome to the Bowl of Life Podcast

The Bowl of Life podcast talks about Food, Faith and Family and how those three things impact our life everyday.…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 41: How Chelsea Transitioned Her Family to Plant Based Eating

When it comes to taking care of our planet and our health, I just don’t see any other option than…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 40: How to Savor Your Kitchen with Danielle Christy

Danielle is teaching busy families how to savor kitchen time and enjoy family dinners that build memories, connection and conversation…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 39: “Flipping” Our Relationship with Food with Karla Salinari

Food is fuel and we need to flip our relationship with food understand that what we put in our bodies…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 38: The Benefits of Medicinal Mushroom Extracts with Expert Jeff Chilton

Mushrooms should be thought of as preventative medicine because of their medicinal properties. In this episode Sarah talks with mushroom…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 37: And Then We All Got COVID

I don’t have it as a fear anymore…because we all got COVID. In this episode, Joe and I give a…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 36: Understanding Hemp, CBD, and Medicinal Gardening with Getting Baked Author Barb Webb

We have a symbiotic relationship with the earth and plants have an important place in our lifestyle from healing our…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 34: How to Rock Your Blender with Elaine Gordon from Eating by Elaine

Smoothies that are packed with nutritional ingredients and smoothie boosters are the best healthy way to start your day! In…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 32: How to Bring a California Cooking Vibe Into Your Kitchen with Sharon Palmer

The new cookbook California Vegan: Inspiration and Recipes from the People and Places of the Golden State, by Sharon Palmer…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 31: Say Goodbye to Dieting – Nourish to Flourish Framework with Kati VanLoo

Finding balance in six key biophyschosocial spheres can help us reframe our wellness journey and find true health and happiness.…

Podcast

September 4, 2024

Episode 28: How to Balance Your Hormones to Live with Vitality

A women’s cycle is the report card of her health and through restoring hormonal balance, we can remove stress and…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 43: Food is Information for Your Body: Don’t Misinform It

“Diet is super important and is one of the biggest leverages in peoples health. It’s important to get the information…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 29: From Junk Food Mom To Nourished Vegan with Katy @ Learner Vegan

Enjoying food and having the body we want starts with breaking down old food beliefs, ditching junk food and breaking…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 26: Improve Your Health with the Seven Dimensions of Wellness

The seven dimensions of wellness is more about the relationship you have with yourself rather than the outside world, when…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 24: How to Ditch Emotional Eating with Katie Gill

The reason we stress eat is because it works. We get a dopamine response from the food, but the thing…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 22: A Healthy Lifestyle is Non-Negotiable with Holly Bertone

The impact of food and toxins in your environment can really affect your health and when you start to adjust…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 21: How to Achieve Positive Body Acceptance with Polina Fiksson

You can spend energy on criticizing yourself or spend the same energy on being kind to yourself. In this episode,…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 20: The Truth about Sugar with Emilie Eats

The most important thing we need to know about sugar is that at the end of the day, sugar is…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 19: The Anti-Diet Movement with Rachel Homan

Listen to your body and commit to choosing yourself – everyday. In this episode I talk with my niece Rachel,…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 18: From Farm to Table an Interview with Oregon Wild Rice

Wild rice is a good source of fiber, a great source of protein and a low glycemic food. This nutritional…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 17: Right Here, Right Now. Just Show Love.

Philippians 2:1-5 “Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 16: Plant Based FAQ – Best Recipes to Use Black Beans and How to Roast Vegetables without Oil

You have heard all about the benefits of plant based eating, but if you have some additional questions or concerns…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 15: The Best DIY Ideas for the Holidays

From wood chargers for the holiday table to decorative wood Christmas trees, these DIY holiday ideas will spruce up your…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 11: Why It’s Time to Ditch Store Bought Granola Bars

When I saw the preservatives and added sugar [in a store bought granola bar] and learned how the body digests…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 7: How to Accommodate Holiday Guests Food Choices

Most of all be grateful that your guest is on their new path to wellness, even if that means you…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 6: How to Thrive this Holiday Season – Enneagram with Emily Interview

The Enneagram can increase your compassion, decrease your frustration and improve your relationships. Emily Wingfield, Enneagram with Emily The Enneagram…

Podcast

September 3, 2024

Episode 2: 10 Tips on How to Live with a Non Vegan Partner

When it comes to living with your partner but eating what might feel like ‘separately’, remember respect and communication is…

Podcast

August 30, 2024

Episode 1: 10 Smoothie Questions Answered with Stephanie at Fit Fab Life

The body is adaptable and this includes adapting to adding a new smoothie routine into your breakfast meal ideas! In…

Podcast

August 30, 2024

Episode 53: Why Brain Driven Weight Loss Works and Fad Diets Don’t (Coach Jon McLernon)

On this podcast episode, Sarah talks with Coach Jon McLernon. Coach Jon is a weight loss coach and emotional eating…

Podcast

August 30, 2024

Episode 52: How Eating Kimchi Increases the Diversity of Your Gut Microbes {Minnie Luong, Founder Chi Kitchen Foods)

In this episode Sarah talks with Minnie Luong all about Kimchi! Minnie is the founder of Chi Kitchen Foods where…

Podcast

August 30, 2024

Episode 51: Breathwork: What is It and How Does it Work? {Harmony Slater}

In today’s episode, Sarah talks with Harmony Slater, one of 20 women in the world to hold the title of…