Set the Table with Love

Author: Life with Lisa Washington

  • Go Raw Inspiration~ Raw Apple Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal

    I am so happy to be partnering with Go Raw  junk-free foods. I have the honor to use their foods to make some creative recipes for an e cookbook and brochures for their customers, me being one of them. I love the fact that this company has some amazing, flavorful and super nutritious snacks for…

  • Spicy Saffron Sweet Potato Soup

    Who says, you can not eat sweet potato soup in the heat of summer? This soup is spicy but very cooling because of the base of coconut milk. It is also has a nice sweet, smoky and just plan delish. The saffron gives it a touch of elegance. Some things are just worth the price…

  • Vegan Elegance~ Cashew Nice Dream w/balsamic reduction and macerated pineapple in Pinot Grigio Wine

    I got to use my green ice cream scoop that my amazing real estate agent gave me as a  “just because” gift. I love Stacy Sugarman. She is amazing. She sold my house in 24 hours without it even being put on the market. This blog is dedicated to her, please look her up. So…

  • RAW GLUTEN FREE Peach and Apricot Crumble

    RAW GLUTEN FREE PEACH AND APRICOT CRUMBLE Who doesn’t love peaches and apricots? Okay, you there in the back, but everyone else loves them. LOL. Today for breakfast I wanted something raw, but also said, dessert. So, I made this delicious Raw Peach and Apricot Crumble. Totally deliciousness and it’s raw and gluten free !…

  • RAW Vegan Nut Free Basil Pesto

    My mama always taught me to use everything I have without waste. She also encouraged me to use it, in as many ways as you can think of. NO WASTE. She was the queen of taking a bag of potatoes and making it breakfast, lunch dinner and a snack and no one complained. My mama’s…

  • Go Raw Raw Chick Pate bites

    I am in love with #GoRaw Organic Sprouted Watermelon Seeds. I have snacked on the bag of seeds, made a big salad with them, a smoothie and yesterday I made Vegan RAW Nut Free Basil Pesto. Here’s the thing, a lot of us can not eat nuts. I love nuts, but sometimes we do not…

  • Peach Mango Smoothie 11 grams of protein, From? Wait for it…

    I am in love with Go Raw foods. I discovered their sprouted watermelon seed and how much vegan protein you can get from these little seed is amazing, just one ounce of these little babies will give you 11 grams of protein with only 4 grams of carbohydrates, say yes, please and thank you!! Here’s…

  • Red Quinoa Olive Tapenade

    I love olives and I especially love olive tapenade, but I thought today let’s give this appetizer a little vegan protein boost. I love the texture that the quinoa adds to this recipe.  You can add this on sandwiches as a spread. You can also use it in pasta as like a pesto or top…

  • Protein Packed ~ Vegan Red Quinoa Kale Carrot Salad with Sprouted Watermelon Seeds

    Protein Packed ~ Vegan Red Quinoa Kale Carrot Salad with Sprouted Watermelon Seeds

    Last night I was on a conference call talking about how you can transition over to a more plant based vegan protein diet. I am a kidney transplant survivor . I was born with damaged kidneys and I know how animal protein can be very harsh on the kidneys, not to mention on our environment…

  • Blueberry and Lemon Zest Pancakes ~ Gluten and Dairy Free

    Blueberry and Lemon Zest Pancakes ~ Gluten and Dairy Free

    Fiber. Why is it so important? Fiber is what I like to call our tummy brush that removes waste and bacteria that builds up in our intestines over time. The purpose of fiber is to help keep us regular, reduce constipation, and perhaps reduce our risk for colon cancer. It is especially important when you…

  • RAW Carrot Cake Muffins with a NF/GF Coconut Frosting

    Here’s the recipe for the Raw Carrot Cake Muffins. These are Gluten free and Nut free. Yay Me!! BREAKFAST~ Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins w/ Raw Coconut Frosting. Recipe: 1 1/2 cup gluten free oats 3/4 cup organic shredded coconut 1 scoop Vega One Vanilla smoothie mix 3 small carrots, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup…

  • Dress Attire: Casual Chic or Elegant ~ Food Fashion

    My dad taught me food should look as beautiful as it taste. Who wants to eat pretty food with no flavor and I am one who eat with my eyes first. Food is like fashion and art to me. I really do think about colors, textures, size and dimensions when I am preparing a meal.…

  • RAW Vega One Banana Pudding Breakfast Smoothie

    Eat your skincare: Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin A,  B, C and E. Bananas help hydrate and moisturize the skin. They can help fight acne causing germs and also, control oil in the skin. Slather a mushed up banana on your face and allow to set for 10 minutes and thoroughly rinse off and…

  • Oats and Chia Seed Pudding with Blueberry and Coconut Cream

    Oats and Chia Seed Pudding with Blueberry and Coconut Cream

    Eat your skincare recipe : My dad always said, Never let anything go to waste. Well my Maple Coconut Cream has graced itself several times this week, from raw cinnamon rolls, to cinnamon roll cookies, even in my Garam Masala soup. Today it finds it’s way into my chia pudding. Here’s the recipe. You can…

  • Food can be healing art ~ Vegan Garam Masala Roasted Sweet Potato Soup

    I love to eat. I love food. I love flavorful food. I love the smells of different spices. My best friend Tami laughs at how I cook. I take my spices and I smell them each. I can tell by the smells which spice will pair well with the next to bring out the best…