Author: Life with Lisa Washington

Hi Guys. A little bit about me: The Jewels first, then the Profession: THE JEWELS: I have been married to the love of her life and kidney transplant donor, Joseph for twenty-five years. We have two sons, Julian Bernard thirty -three years old, Tyler nineteen years old and two beautiful grandchildren Naleyla, nine years old and a six-year grandson, Michael Julian. My life mantra is, " No matter what life brings, live your dreams short or long." HERE'S WHAT I KNOW: I understand what life feels like, when you have no idea if you will see your children grow up or never see the face of your grandkids. I was born with kidney disease and battled for almost 40 years until my husband of now, 25 years donated his kidney to me. Living a balance life, physically, mentally and spiritually was never an option for me to entertain. My life depends on it. I wrote this blog to share my journey and maybe touch the lives of those around me. My husband's generosity and the power of the grace of God has given me a second chance at life. I have been in and out of the hospitals all my life, came out of a coma, had multiple surgeries. I understand the importance of a positive mind. I have lost two babies and my mom, brother and grandmother in just months of each other. I want to share inspiration what inspires me to live and enjoy life each day. I have been a devoted yoga and meditation practitioner and a nutrition wellness coach for over 25 years, this was my road to staying as healthy as possible with failing kidneys and all the complications that come with it. I am grateful to share my life with you, through my food, my yoga and meditation practice, and just good old positivity. I hope my posts will bring joy to your heart, soul and tummy. THE PROFESSION: I am the the CEO of B'Tyli Wellness and Beauty Co. I created this company after I finished my studies in Holistic Nutrition and Medicine from Clayton College of Natural Health. B'Tyli Wellness and Beauty Co. is a holistic wellness company specializing in body, mind and spirit alignment, through yoga, nutrition, meditation and organic skin and body care products. I am the author of three books, a healthy lifestyle cookbook, titled, Set the Table with Love, which was named after my blog page and two inspirational mediation books, titled, Living With The Silver Lining and Whispers of Silence. I am also a Health, Wellness and Beauty Expert and has had the honor to share my culinary perspective o Food Network's second season of All-Star Academy food competition for a two month. I have shared my approach to healthy living and eating in both medias of television and radio. She has been featured on Fox 5, Good Day Atlanta, 11 Alive, Atlanta and Company, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as well as radio, V103 and 104.7 The Fish and several magazine publications

Gluten free Chai Masala Oatmeal Cranberry cookies

September 18, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

So this has been a week of baking for me. Today I decided that I wanted to make something chai inspired, so why not cookies. Chai tea is probably one of my favorite beverages to drink, hot or cold, especially during this time of year. The warm spices of cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and ginger says, […]

Taco Supreme Crunchwrap

September 17, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

The taco supreme crunch wrap is the trend in food right now and I see why, because it’s absolutely delicious. I actually made one of these last week, that was vegan! I actually used vegan chorizo sausage, black beans and an avocado crema, instead of using nacho cheese. My family tasted a bite of my […]

Orecchiette with Kale and Chickpeas

September 16, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

When I’m in the mood for something that is simple, delicious, and healthy. I think of chickpeas, kale and of course, pasta. I love this dish, because it is easy to put together. If you use organic frozen kale and organic canned chickpeas, the only thing that really has to be cooked is the pasta. […]

Let’s talk about Eating for Health and Healing

September 14, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Food in it’s very essence was created for pleasure and healing. The planet is full of healing foods, that are rich in antioxidant, vitamins and minerals. The smells, textures, look and taste of food in itself brings satisfaction to all our senses. But when you are thinking about eating healthy or for healing does those […]

Craving Taquitos? Spicy Vegan Taquitos

September 2, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Sometimes you just crave something delicious and comforting, but you wanna keep it on the healthy side, so this came into my mind! Spicy vegan taquitos and I thought, so how do I wanna do these, because I didn’t have my vegan sausages, so what’s a girl to do. I decided to use beans and […]

Roasted Sweet Chili and Ginger Cauliflower

August 31, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Who doesn’t love cauliflower?! Okay, not everyone, but this recipe will make you fall in love with it again and again. Cauliflower is one that is loaded with nutrients. It’s loaded with fiber, which aids in digestion, it is also high anti-inflammatory properties, that helps with inflammation in our bodies. Another thing about cauliflower, is […]

Spicy Mexican Beans, Corn,Vegan Mexican Sausage and Fresco on a Tater Tot Waffle – Yes!

August 26, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Having grandkids in the house takes my imagination to new and fun levels and it gets conveyed in my food as well. One of the foods my grandkids love is tater tots. They are not a regular in the house, but I do give in occasionally. So tonight I decided, let’s do something fun with […]

Power up your Nightstand for a Good Morning

July 22, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

What matters on the side of your bed can make a big difference to your morning. This blog today may make you thing twice about how to decorate your nightstand or not making it a place of clutter. Our bedrooms are a place we go to rest and retreat from the day. Here tucked away […]

Juices and smoothies ~ My way to 50.

June 2, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

So YES! I turned 50!! Wow!! What an amazing time I had on my birthday! My husband, family and friends lavished me with so much love, it left me speechless! Seriously, that is a big deal to leave me without something to say, but it is now it’s marked in history. Turning 50 is a […]

Pan Seared Cod with a Tomato Basil and Caper White Wine Sauce and Sautéed Rainbow Chard.

May 15, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s been a day of Rainbow chard! I used it in my juice this morning and in my smoothie. Chard in itself is an excellent source of potassium, calcium and magnesium, minerals that help maintain healthy blood pressure. It’s also high in several antioxidants, including beta-carotene and flavonoids, which may help prevent certain conditions like […]

Brown Butter S’mores Cookies

May 5, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Tonight I decided to make Turkey Sloppy Joes for the family and hey I thought what goes better with sloppy joes, then Brown Butter S’mores Cookie? Well at least that’s what I think and you might agree after trying this recipe. This recipe is adapted from https://bromabakery.com/smores-cookies/ . It’s a pretty tasty one. I adjusted […]

Carrots ~ Nature’s Hormone Balancer.

April 30, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hormones a bit out of control? Maybe carrot juice might be the answer. Carrots are loaded with a good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. But did you know raw carrots can actually help with absorbing estrogen. According to research, carrots contain unique undigestible fibers to help detox excess estrogen from […]

Gigi’s Chocolate Chip, Pecan, Coconut and Cranberry Bars

April 30, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

The quarantine has me baking up a storm, well more like cookie bars, pies, cakes and the like. Having my grandkids living with us makes it so easy to bake sweet treats, so after homeschooling they always expects Gigi to have a treat ready. Now let me be honest it’s not easy on my waistline, […]

Mindful Living Moment. What invitations are you giving out?

April 24, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Who doesn’t like to get an invitation to an awesome party? We don’t just give out invitations to physical parties, we give them out to our own life party. I like to call these invitations, internal soul invitations. What do I mean when I say an internal soul invitation? A soul invitation is the things […]

What’s in a HUG?

April 24, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

According to one expert on the subject, Michael Murphy, Ph.D., post-doctoral research associate at the Laboratory for the Study of Stress, Immunity, and Disease in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, says it’s because touch deactivates the part of the brain that responds to threats, and in turn fewer hormones are released to signal a stress response, and your cardiovascular system experiences less stress.