Live Well. Live Beautifully. Live You.
So, yesterday I had some ladies over for a luncheon. It is one I have been wanting to do for awhile. Life can get very busy and we can run from one thing to the next, but the busyness of life has to take a back burner sometimes, so you can connect and show appreciation […]
Read MoreWhen I competed on Food Network’s All Star Academy season 2, I was blessed to be mentored by Iron Chef and Food Network guru, Alex Guarnaschelli. She looked at me and my teammate Lee Abbot and said, “You will never look at cooking the same,ever again.” She was right. Competing on Food Network’s All Star […]
Read MoreI love peanut butter. I can eat it by the spoonfuls, but the best part about eating peanut butter for me is, the high plant based protein and antioxidants it has in it. Yay me. Good for my body and my skin. I actually came across an amazing peanut butter a few weeks […]
Read MoreComing Home to You Birthday Luncheon Dee this one is for you. I love my friends. I am even so grateful that God put some incredible women in my life. I have women that have been in my life for over 3 decades. They have celebrated life with me and some of my most tragic […]
Read MoreHalibut. One of my favorite fish to make. I use to be so intimidated about making fish, until I was on Food Network’s All Star Academy and my mentor, Alex Guarnaschelli had me make Arctic Char for one of the elimination challenges, her mentoring gave me the confidence to never be scared of fish again. […]
Read MoreSummer is around the corner, but honey if you live in Georgia, it is already here sitting on our backs like a monkey. LOL. In the Summer time my go to is salad. I love to use vegetables and fruits that are in season to make super flavorful and refreshing salads. This salad here is […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreI believe food is Beautiful Healing Art. Okay, I am busted that’s the title of my new cookbook. Hee Hee. 🙂 Today I woke up and wanted to have a fruit salad for breakfast,but not any old fruit salad, something special. I am so happy it’s cherry season, because this girl love her some cherries. […]
Read MoreNeed some energy, low carbs, something delicious and high in plant based protein? Well, look no further. Check out my Raw Maca Root Spicy Peanut Butter cups. Here’s the deal on these peanut butter cups, a girl needs her sweets, but I don’t need the extra calories. So, these babies were birth into my world […]
Read MoreThis weekend was amazing! I renewed my vows to the love of my life, 20 years and counting. The house was bursting with cheer, family and friends all weekend. It was a blast! Honestly, we both felt this wedding was more exciting and very powerful than our first one. I guess that has to do […]
Read MoreHere is a simple gluten-free dessert, you can enjoy, that was inspired by a cookie. But no ordinary cookie, a Ginny Bakes Coconut Oatmeal Bliss cookie. I love these cookies because they are organic, not full of sugar and they taste delicious. I had a friend over today and let her try one. She hates […]
Read MoreBreakfast is served and packed with over 15 grams of vegan plant based protein. I love a good breakfast in the morning to get me started with my day. Today I wanted something sweet, dense nutritious and easy to make. So, I made this Raw Apple Cinnamon Balls, but felt they needed something extra special. […]
Read MoreWhat doesn’t love chocolate? This week Go Raw Junk free foods is focusing on smoothies. So, I decided to make this decadent raw chocolate smoothie for my friends. They loved it!! It is a chocolate lovers dream and it’s amazing for your skin and your body. I used Raw organic cacao powder and Go […]
Read MoreI enjoy creating different recipes. This week I have been playing with eating the primary colors. Yes, weird, but it make cooking and creating so much more adventures. It is not as easy as you think. I was going through the produce section of the grocery store yesterday trying to look for red vegetables to […]
Read MoreSometimes we just need life to be simple, clean and not complicated. I have found the way you can experience such moments in within the simple things of life. Breakfast can be a great way to demonstrate this energy within your day. I love this breakfast recipe for those reasons, it is simple, clean and […]
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