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

Christmas Eve Brunch: Maple Pecan French Brioche Casserole

November 26, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

The holidays bring a sense of warmth and togetherness, especially during Christmas time. For many, myself included, it’s a time to gather with family, indulge in delightful meals, and create lasting memories. One cherished tradition in my household is having our Christmas brunch, filled with laughter, love, and, of course, delicious food. I love preparing […]

Easter Side Dish ~ Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

November 22, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Easter is in a week and everyone is getting their menus ready. The typical Easter dishes usually includes, of course a Baked Ham with Brown Sugar , Classic Deviled Eggs, Macaroni and Cheese and perhaps Scallop Potatoes. Just listing all of that makes me hungry. I love these dishes and I will definitely be making […]

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Walnut Caramel Sauce

November 22, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

Thanksgiving is a time for cherished traditions and heartfelt gatherings, where family bonds are strengthened and delicious meals bring everyone together. This year, our Thanksgiving celebration took on a delightful twist as we opted for a morning brunch early in the week, since we were going out of town to see my son that and […]

Butternut Squash Pilaf

November 17, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Butternut Squash Pilaf stands as a fantastic stuffing alternative this year, being gluten-free, packed with vegan protein, and, most importantly, absolutely delicious. I had the pleasure of presenting this dish at a cooking demo for Healthy Holiday Thanksgiving Side Dishes at William Sonoma’s event recently. The audience’s reactions when trying new flavors, especially the […]

Zucchini Bites

November 4, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

I always enjoy the opportunity to share my passion for delicious, healthy eating with William Sonoma’s wonderful staff and customers. Today I am creating zucchini bites filled with gruyere and parmesan cheese and there’s a wonderful recipe below for my brownie bites. I’m thrilled to introduce some of my family’s favorite holiday treats to William […]

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes under 20 minutes

November 4, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Thanksgiving is almost around the corner and I have two simple, easy and delicious side dishes that you can try out with your family this Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. What I adore about these dishes is that they can be whipped up in under 30 minutes from start to finish, and they’re not only incredibly […]

Thanksgiving Sausage and Sage Pull A Part Rolls

November 4, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Are you in the mood for a delectable dish that offers a delightful twist while remaining wonderfully familiar? If so, you must give these Thanksgiving Sausage and Sage pull-apart rolls a try. I stumbled upon this fantastic recipe online at https://www.seriouseats.com/pull-apart-thanksgiving-stuffing-roll-bread-recipe!! I made a slight adjustment by opting for store-bought crescent roll dough, which was […]

Vegan Mediterranean Vegetable Bowl with a Balsamic Reduction

October 28, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Food should be delicious, nutritious and beautiful. I love bringing familiar flavors and introducing something unexpected, but they also blend very well with the original recipe. This bowl is tuscan inspired with a little greek touches. The artichoke hearts give this dish a nice tartness, but saltiness as well, the smoked sun-dried tomatoes, lend […]

Mindfulness Toolbox

October 25, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Mindfulness is a word we hear often. So what’s mindfulness? According to Psychology Today, “Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present. This state is described as observing one’s thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad.” Mindfulness is not something that we are not doing already. We practice mindfulness […]

Simple Roasted Farm to Table Potatoes and Garlic

October 20, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

During the colder months our bodies tend to crave heartier foods. I like to keep it simple with farm roasted vegetables, like potatoes, eggplant, squash, garlic and onions. Here I have roasted some potatoes and garlic from my friend’s farm that’s only 10 minutes from my home. She has 12 acres of land that she […]

Allergy Season ~ Juice It Out

October 18, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Coughing, sneezing and running noses oh my. Fall is my favorite season of the year, but it comes with a cost, it’s also allergy season for many of us. There are great offer the counter medications you can use to get you and your family through this season, but I want offer up a few […]

Show up for yourself fully

October 17, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

I want people to feel the message and hear the message in the fact I decided to keep writing and share my heart, because maybe this will help someone to not stop, but decide to get through the pressures of a hard day and a few failures along the way to still show up fully for themselves.

Two Ingredients: Rainbow Chard Wraps with Lions Mane Sausage Patty

September 20, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

When you have fresh lions mane, you make a Lions Mane Sausage Wrap using your homemade two ingredient #flourless rainbow chard wraps. Add on some avocado, sundried tomatoes leftover red pepper spread from @kymaatlanta , micro greens and lunch is served.Lions Mane Mushroom health benefits:Regulates blood sugar.Reduces high blood pressure.Promotes healthy energy levels and combats […]

Fall Entertaining Recipes – A Cast Iron Skillet is all you need

September 7, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

We are talking about Autumn being just around the corner and it’s time for sweater weather, leaves turning, firepits, and of course soups and s’mores. When I think of fall I think of cast iron skillets and my mom making cornbread and chili during this season, so these recipe ideas came from many fall evenings […]

Charred Peaches and Cream with Sweet Orange Honey and Thyme Madeleines

August 30, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

It all started with a peach and me craving cornbread. So here’s what happened and I am going to share with you how easy these madeleines are to make. But first this plate: Charred Peaches • Sweet Orange Honey and Thyme Cornbread Madeleines • Greek Yogurt• Raw Honeycomb • Fresh Peach Slices • Fresh Thyme […]