Author: Life with Lisa Washington

  • The Power of a Hug

    The Power of a Hug

    I remember growing up and being taught to not talk to strangers, let alone give them a hug and for good reason with the world we live in and all the violence we see happening to our children, but is that the best way? I don’t think we should force our kids to hug people,…

  • Spa Day ~ The Woodhouse Day Spa – Avalon

    I am truly a spa girl. I love taking time out from the busyness of the world and going to the spa and getting a little pampering. I had the opportunity to enjoy a media day at The Woodhouse Day Spa – Avalon. I was very excited, but since I go to so many spas.…

  • Sun-dried Tomato Olive and Goat Cheese Scones

    Who doesn’t love a delicious scone? One of my favorite scones to bake is blueberry with a lemon zest icing. But today I was interested in something a lot more savory, so I decided to make these sun-dried tomato, olive and goat cheese scones. They are packed with so much flavor and you can have…

  • March is National Kidney Month and Cauliflower is a Happy Kidney Food 🤗

    This is my month, because June 17, 2018 my husband gave me his kidney and my life was changed. I am so excited to celebrate national kidney month, bringing you kidney happy recipes. There so many amazing foods that actually help with kidney health, like eggplant, celery, cabbage, asparagus, red peppers and cauliflower. Eating foods…

  • Hello Fear, Why are you here?

    Hello Fear, Why are you here?

    Feeling afraid is very natural and sometimes very necessary.  Fear ~ an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. We are wired with fear, it serves a purpose, like all things in our lives.  It’s here to help us be safe, it keeps…

  • Blackberry Broccoli Slaw with a Blueberry Yogurt Dressing

    Broccoli Slaw is one of my favorite things to eat. According to studies, Broccoli contains phytochemicals shown to benefit arthritis, cancer, immune system health, blood pressure levels, vision, skin health, blood sugar disorders and much more” Source:Mercola This recipe is packed with not just the benefits of broccoli but it’s loaded with planted based protein…

  • Simple Green ” Heart Healthy” Avocado Salad

    Simple Green ” Heart Healthy” Avocado Salad

    This salad is so beautiful, simple and delicious. I love avocados. They are loaded with so much good stuff, like omega fatty acids. Avocado also helps improve digestion and they are wonderful for your heart.  I love making this salad in the summer, but it’s also delicious in the winter time as well, because I…

  • Ways to make him feel special this Valentine’s Day

    This blog is short and sweet. Here are a few ideas you can try to help your honey feel special this week. I found some of these on: She Knows.com Valentine’s Day Ideas , for more ideas check out her blog. I listed some I have did with my husband over the past 25 years.…

  • What is love? Here’s a thought: just a thought.

    What is love? Here’s a thought: just a thought.

    Love, what is it really about? Well I have been with my husband for almost 25 years and I have a few failing thoughts on that, which has helped me get to this right here, with time and practice. When you are happy, you make others happy around you. Deal with yourself first. The other…

  • Risotto Balls with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

    Risotto Balls with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

    Here’s a really beautiful appetizer, arancini ( risotto balls ) and they were made with leftover risotto for last night’s dinner.  If you have never tried arancini you will be in for a nice crunchy and creamy delight, bursting with flavor.  These are very simple to make and they are absolutely gorgeous, especially when accompanied…

  • Vegan Spinach Florentine Rice Paper Wraps.

    Vegan Spinach Florentine Rice Paper Wraps.

    Here’s another recipe that may wow your Valentine’s Day date. 💕It’s so simple, easy, delicious and healthy. I love taking traditional recipes like a spring roll adding non traditional ingredients and allowing my guests to experience something in familiar in a new way. This will make appetizer, before dinner or add some wonderful cheeses, nuts,dried…

  • Arugula Salad with Sautéed Peaches, Honey Harissa Almonds, Fresh Burrata topped with Organic Waikiki Honey

    Arugula Salad with Sautéed Peaches, Honey Harissa Almonds, Fresh Burrata topped with Organic Waikiki Honey

    Valentine’s Day is all about making that special someone in your life feel appreciated and loved. My favorite way of expressing my love is through food. However, not everyone wants to be in the kitchen cooking up a five course meal all day. No worries I have a beautiful salad you can prepare in under…

  • The Happy Now

    Most of us are waiting for happy to show up at our door and knock, we answer with glee, “Hello, Happy I have been waiting for you, now all is well with the world.” Happy looks at you and says with great merriment, sorry is this 52 Henderson Way?  You look with great disappointment and hang…

  • Mini Vegan Dark Chocolate Macaroons

    Today is day four of my 30 day cleanse and it’s going pretty good. It is challenging coming up with creative recipes, but hey, that’s my thing. I love to take what I have an make creative recipes, but even more when the recipes call for no diary, no processed white sugar,vegan and yep, no…

  • Sundried Tomato Risotto ~ Easy Elegant Entertaining

    What I love about entertaining at home, is spending time with my friends and family, so that means, not being in the kitchen all day, while everyone is having a good time in the other room. Who doesn’t want to be a part of the party?  I even bought our new house with that purpose…