Influencer Spotlight on Lauren Kirchmaier

Influencer Spotlight on Lauren Kirchmaier

Todays spotlight is on Lauren Kirchmaier, founder of the popular whole foods, vegan blog FloraandVino.com. According to Lauren, she loves nut butters, sweet potatoes, and red wine, and shes an avid promoter of creating a healthy, balanced life through a delicious diet of whole foods. The best part is that to her, food isnt just about nourishment and living a healthy lifestyle, but about having fun too. One of the nice things about her blog is that not only does she teach you how to meal plan and meal prep, but she offers creative ways to repurpose ingredients through the week to save time and keep you on track. In her quest for balance in an unbalanced world, she considers both the kitchen and wineries her happy place. Cant say that we blame her one bit. After all, who doesnt love to enjoy a robust glass of wine while preparing an amazing meal? Bonus points if you get to do it with someone you love. Here is more about Lauren, in her own words.

How did you become an influencer/blogger?

I started a food/fitness account on Instagram and loved connecting with like-minded brands and accounts! I quickly discovered that I was passionate about sharing food recipes and photographing my food. About a year in, I decided to start a blog, Flora & Vino, to better house my recipe content. This January Flora & Vino turned two!

What started your journey into health?

Ive always been health-conscious from a young age and understood that what you eat dictates how you feel. In my mid-20s my bloodwork came back with high cholesterol, so I took the plunge to go completely vegan. I loved how it made me feel and how it forced me to get creative with food, so I stuck with it.

Do you follow a modified diet?

Im plant-based veganwith a focus on whole foods, gluten free and oil free options.

What is something most people don't know about you?

Before starting Flora & Vino, I was a technical writer at a 9-5 office job.

What is your favorite BRM product?

Influencer Spotlight on Lauren Kirchmaier | Bob's Red Mill Probably the superfine almond flour. Its so perfect for gluten free baking, no-baking, and cooking!

What is your favorite BRM recipe?

Any overnight oat recipe using BRM gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats!

Tip for finding time to cook and bake amidst a busy schedule?

Meal prep is huge for me. I like setting aside a few hours on Sunday to wash and chop all of my veggies so theyre ready to go during the week for easy meals. I have a collection of one-pan meals on my blog that are my favorite for busy days!

Oats person or a smoothie person?

Oh, this is hard. Im a former oatmeal addict turned smoothie addict. I ate oatmeal every morning growing up and then switched to smoothie post-college. These days, youll likely find me with smoothie bowl next to my fireplace in the winter!

Any exciting announcements or plans for your Instagram or blog this year?

Im planning on adding in more lifestyle to my blog and Instagram this year to show more of the person behind the food pictures!

Who are some of your favorite influencers?

Ah, so many accounts inspire me on the daily! I love @thewellnecessities, @thehealthymaven, and @init4thelongrunblog, to name a few.

What do you like to do when you aren't working on recipe creation?

Influencer Spotlight on Lauren Kirchmaier | Bob's Red Mill I love hitting the mat at my favorite yoga studio, playing guitar, reading, taking long walks with my golden retriever, Harper, and visiting local VA wineries with my husband.

Favorite season or holiday?

Favorite season is fall. Favorite holiday is Christmas.

What is your top baking tip?

Dont underestimate the power of the flax egg in plant-based baking! Its magic!

Three words to describe yourself?

Active, creative, and ambitious.

Quinoa or rice?

Quinoa!

Favorite food brands?

SO MANY. Shout out to Hu Kitchen, Sejoyia, Hilarys Eat Well, Ceces Veggie Co., Eden Foods, and many more that make healthy options convenient and delicious! As you can see, Lauren is positive proof that eating healthy and following a vegan, whole foods diet doesnt have to be boring or uninspiring. She takes health and blogging to a whole new level with Flora & Vino and her Instagram is just beautiful with all the mouth-watering photos of fresh, tasty food. Just one peek will leave you filled with creativity and a profound hankering for something yummy to eat.

Name: Lauren Kirchmaier

IG: https://www.instagram.com/flora_and_vino/

Blog: https://www.floraandvino.com/

Bob's Red Mill
March 14 2019

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