Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Kale Salad with Creamy Cucumber Dressing

Hotter weather has me in the mood for cooler foods. This salad cools you down and aids in reducing inflammation in the gut ( second brain) . Feed Your Happy!🌳🌳🌳Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Kale Salad with Creamy Cucumber Dressing For the Salad: Instructions: For the Creamy Cucumber Dressing: Instructions for Dressing: Enjoy this vibrant and […]

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Foods That Help Ease Anxiety and Simple Recipes to Get Started

Foods That Help Ease Anxiety and Simple Recipes to Get Started Anxiety can be a debilitating condition, affecting your ability to function at your best. While therapy and medication are common treatments, the role of diet should not be overlooked. Certain foods have been shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety by influencing brain chemistry […]

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Easter side dishes you can turn into appetizers

Growing up, Easter was always marked by certain traditional side dishes, and my mom never missed baking a carrot cake for the occasion. This got me thinking, why not transform these Easter staples into appetizers? Typically, we’d have green beans or asparagus as a side, but I figured Parmesan herb-crusted asparagus fries could add a […]

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Finding Your Calm – Mindfulness Practice.

What elements will you weave into the fabric of your life? It’s within our control to decide which experiences we’ll embed into our being and how we’ll handle the circumstances handed to us without our choosing. Consider the meaning of ‘absorb’ – to assimilate and incorporate into an existing whole. Reflect on this: what are […]

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Quinoa Corn Cakes with a Carrot, Apple and Cranberry Slaw

Quinoa Corn Cakes are a personal lunch or breakfast favorite – gluten-free and rich in protein. Ideal for kickstarting the day, especially before a rigorous cardio workout. I’ve just recorded a how-to video on these delightful treats, but no need to wait for the edited version – here’s the recipe for you to enjoy now! […]

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Homemade Nut Free Cranberry Quinoa Granola Bars

Here’s the recipe from my Facebook Live this morning! I’m a big fan of granola bars, but finding nut-free options can be a challenge. I do enjoy nuts, but we sometimes have our differences – I’ll spare you the details! Today, I’m excited to share this simple, yet scrumptious recipe. It’s adaptable to include your […]

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EAT MORE PLANTS PLEASE: My Vegan Banana BreadAs it’s a day to consume your medicine, consider indulging in Bananas, rich in magnesium. Picture enjoying substantial slices of vegan banana bread on a rainy day – a delightful source nutrients. Here’s the recipe: Vegan Banana Nut Bread Ingredients: Instructions:

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Vegan Gluten Free Cinnamon, Cardamom and Ginger Glazed Donuts

Yesterday, with my son home from school due to the Georgia ice, I whipped up these surprising Vegan donuts. To my amazement, he devoured three in one go. What shocked me even more was my husband’s enthusiasm; he, a discerning eater of vegan and gluten-free fare, inquired eagerly upon returning from work, “Are all the […]

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Vegan White Bean Chili

It’s a chilly day here in Georgia. I absolutely adore these moments; everything slows down. This weather gives our family a chance to pause, escape the rush of life, and simply enjoy being indoors by a cozy fire. When it’s this cold, it’s the perfect time for chili. Instead of the usual dark kidney beans, […]

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Zucchini Bites

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 […]

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes under 20 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 […]

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Vegan Mediterranean Vegetable Bowl with a Balsamic Reduction

  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 […]

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Simple Roasted Farm to Table Potatoes and Garlic

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 […]

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Allergy Season ~ Juice It Out

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 […]

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