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May 11, 2016

Green Beans and Potatoes and A Green Pea Soup inspired by Chef Michel Guerard

Growing up, my mom made the most delicious green beans and potatoes. I can still smell the aroma of them simmering on the stove. She would clean and cut the green beans, then cook them with Idaho white potatoes, seasonings, and several pieces of crispy, flavorful bacon. It was pure comfort food. Yesterday, after yoga,…
May 10, 2016

Galettes ~ Easy ways to Celebrate Summer’s bounty

A galette is probably one of the easiest ways, I know how to celebrate summer fruits. Today I am sharing my Summer and Fall versions of my favorite dessert, The Galette. Sometimes you need to enjoy a little sweet treat and I love dessert. The truth is, I look at the dessert menu first, when…
May 7, 2016

Easy and Delicious: Five Cheese Italian Muffin Frittatas

Easy and Delicious: Five Cheese Italian Muffin Frittatas Looking for a simple, protein-packed breakfast or brunch recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious? These Five Cheese Italian Muffin Frittatas are the perfect solution. Packed with vibrant veggies, rich Italian flavors, and a medley of cheeses, they’re ideal for busy mornings, meal prepping, or serving…
May 6, 2016

Mother’s Day Story ~ Breakfast in Bed Ideas

I love Mother’s Day. I have two boys, one 29 and my youngest is 15. I have two grandchildren, I adore and could get up with a biscuit and some gravy. They are truly yummy. My favorite thing growing up as child was to think about how I was going to make my mom feel…
March 11, 2016

What’s Trending in Food? Savory Yogurt and Turmeric/Curry Chickpeas and Greek Yogurt

Fashion!! We are always looking for what’s hot on the runways. So, I will indulge that side of us, for just a moment; Retro is the thing this season, designers are getting their inspiration, once again from the 60’s and 70’s, but just an essence of the era, from high waist and wide- legged pans,…
March 2, 2016

Spring is almost here: Is it time to Detox?

A spring cleanse is an important regimen, no matter how healthy you are. Our bodies need a good cleansing from the previous diet of the winter. In the winter months we tend to get less exercise and we eat heavier, fattier and more comfort foods. Our metabolism slows down as much as 10%, so we…
February 18, 2016

Caramelized Pears with homemade Granola and Mascarpone Cheese

Breakfast and brunch are the moments I cherish the most when it comes to dining. I find immense joy in savoring the flavors of a delightful morning meal. To me, it’s a time where culinary creativity truly shines, blending the savory and the sweet seamlessly. Picture a spread with eggs, grits, muffins, toast, cakes, salmon,…
June 9, 2015

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…
June 4, 2015

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…
April 15, 2015

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…
January 9, 2015

Spicy Garlic and Onion Soup ~ Thy medicine for cold season

So this week I have been making healing soups. Now here’s the thing about healing soups, they are made with the intention to make you feel better, so these soups are delicious, but very powerful in flavor. Hence the my Red Soup on my blog for warding off colds and the flu. This Garlic and…
October 2, 2014

RAW Caramel Apple Pie with an Oatmeal Cinnamon Topping

Who doesn’t love Apple Pie. Fall is almost around the corner and I am craving apple pie, but not the calories. I bought a ton of apples a few days ago at my local Sprouts. My intention was to juice these apples and yes I will sometime later this week, but I was craving something…
September 30, 2014

Parmesan and Thyme Southern Style Biscuits

Southern Style Biscuits. My mother was a true Georgia Peach. She cooked biscuits on Saturday morning with bacon, grits, and scrambled eggs. I loved my mom’s biscuits. They were the yummy’s biscuits I have ever eaten. I have not, to this day, 40 some years later ever tasted a biscuit as good as my mom’s…
September 24, 2014

Eat your Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are so good for you but the taste is UGH! I have been trying my best for years to get my family to eat brussels sprouts. Roll tape.. Let me take that back. I have been trying for years to get myself to eat brussels sprouts and love it. I have roasted them,…
February 28, 2014

Leftover Risotto pudding turns into Tropical Risotto Pops

I believe necessity is truly the mother of invention. However, a mother craving something sweet is the mother of this creative Tropical Risotto Pops. Ingredients 1 cup arborio rice 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 2 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice (divided) 1/2 cup of dehydrated coconut flakes 1/2 tbsp of ginger 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground) 2…

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