Mindful Living Moment: Filling our hearts with gratitude
“It is when we deny where we are, that we eventually look up and see that we are lost.”
Lisa Washington
Tag: holistic living
Give yourself two minutes to come back home to you.
Deep breathing is a beautiful practice. Deep breathing gives us an opportunity to talk to stop, pause, and reconnect back to ourselves. I understand that we all don’t have 30 minutes to just stop, take a huge chunk out of our day. However, I’m sure we can find two minutes to just slow down the […]
Read MoreRaw Vegan Truffles
Who doesn’t love a truffle and especially one that’s delicious and pretty much guilt free? Whenever I’m giving myself a break from eating highly processed desserts, I love to make my Raw Vegan Truffles, they are packed with so much fiber, nutrients and they are the perfect pick me up during the day when you’re […]
Read MoreVegan Ceviche anyone?
RAW VEGAN CEVICHE using hearts of palm, is easy, healthy and amazing. I made this for the first time, back in 2005, when I got into exploring eating raw vegan foods. I have been a transplant recipient since 2008 and eating seafood like, ceviche can sometimes, not be the best thing for me to eat, […]
Read MoreGluten free Chai Masala Oatmeal Cranberry cookies
So this has been a week of baking for me. Today I decided that I wanted to make something chai inspired, so why not cookies. Chai tea is probably one of my favorite beverages to drink, hot or cold, especially during this time of year. The warm spices of cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and ginger says, […]
Read MoreOrecchiette with Kale and Chickpeas
When I’m in the mood for something that is simple, delicious, and healthy. I think of chickpeas, kale and of course, pasta. I love this dish, because it is easy to put together. If you use organic frozen kale and organic canned chickpeas, the only thing that really has to be cooked is the pasta. […]
Read MoreLet’s talk about Eating for Health and Healing
Food in it’s very essence was created for pleasure and healing. The planet is full of healing foods, that are rich in antioxidant, vitamins and minerals. The smells, textures, look and taste of food in itself brings satisfaction to all our senses. But when you are thinking about eating healthy or for healing does those […]
Read MoreRoasted Sweet Chili and Ginger Cauliflower
Who doesn’t love cauliflower?! Okay, not everyone, but this recipe will make you fall in love with it again and again. Cauliflower is one that is loaded with nutrients. It’s loaded with fiber, which aids in digestion, it is also high anti-inflammatory properties, that helps with inflammation in our bodies. Another thing about cauliflower, is […]
Read MoreSpicy Mexican Beans, Corn,Vegan Mexican Sausage and Fresco on a Tater Tot Waffle – Yes!
Having grandkids in the house takes my imagination to new and fun levels and it gets conveyed in my food as well. One of the foods my grandkids love is tater tots. They are not a regular in the house, but I do give in occasionally. So tonight I decided, let’s do something fun with […]
Read MorePower up your Nightstand for a Good Morning
What matters on the side of your bed can make a big difference to your morning. This blog today may make you thing twice about how to decorate your nightstand or not making it a place of clutter. Our bedrooms are a place we go to rest and retreat from the day. Here tucked away […]
Read MoreJuices and smoothies ~ My way to 50.
So YES! I turned 50!! Wow!! What an amazing time I had on my birthday! My husband, family and friends lavished me with so much love, it left me speechless! Seriously, that is a big deal to leave me without something to say, but it is now it’s marked in history. Turning 50 is a […]
Read MorePan Seared Cod with a Tomato Basil and Caper White Wine Sauce and Sautéed Rainbow Chard.
It’s been a day of Rainbow chard! I used it in my juice this morning and in my smoothie. Chard in itself is an excellent source of potassium, calcium and magnesium, minerals that help maintain healthy blood pressure. It’s also high in several antioxidants, including beta-carotene and flavonoids, which may help prevent certain conditions like […]
Read MoreMindful Living Moment. What invitations are you giving out?
Who doesn’t like to get an invitation to an awesome party? We don’t just give out invitations to physical parties, we give them out to our own life party. I like to call these invitations, internal soul invitations. What do I mean when I say an internal soul invitation? A soul invitation is the things […]
Read MoreWhat’s in a HUG?
According to one expert on the subject, Michael Murphy, Ph.D., post-doctoral research associate at the Laboratory for the Study of Stress, Immunity, and Disease in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, says it’s because touch deactivates the part of the brain that responds to threats, and in turn fewer hormones are released to signal a stress response, and your cardiovascular system experiences less stress.
Read MoreGrilled Veggies with Mustard Sauce
Spring is in the air and we all are quarantined to our homes, hopefully this time has given you the beautiful opportunity to cook more with your family. In my family there are two cooks, myself and my younger son, Tyler. Tyler loves to cook, but grilling is his passion. While he was away at […]
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