“Freedom from obsession is not about something you do; it’s about knowing who you are. It’s about recognizing what sustains you and what exhausts you. What you love and what you think you love because you believe you can’t have it.” ― Geneen Roth Over the past couple months I have received several requests for plant-based … More Peach & Raspberry Cobbler Shake ~ Plant-Based & Guilt Free
“In matters of healing the body or the mind, vacation is a true genius!” ― Mehmet Murat Ildan The glory of spring break stretches before me in the beauty of a week with few obligations. Even my normal weekend marathon of food prep has come to a delicate halt. I made a loaf of bread … More Tangy Jarred Salads with Sauerkraut, Hot Peppers, Pickles, & Mustard Dressing
“The snow itself is lonely or, if you prefer, self-sufficient. There is no other time when the whole world seems composed of one thing and one thing only.” -Joseph Wood Krutch Last night I peered out the window countless times in a transfixed state of both awe and horror. I was stunned by the beauty … More Creamy White Bean Soup with Kale & Green Chilies ~ Plant-Based Comfort Food
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” – Anne Bradstreet Patience. I am trying to exercise patience waiting for spring. However, yesterday on my way to work my Jeep registered -22. We still have loads of snow outside and I am determined to believe that it will make spring … More Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie ~ Plant-Based & Healthy
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh Time. There never seems to be enough, but I do make sure to cherish every moment. I am determined to not let the daylight savings time change derail my schedule. My meal prep for the week is finished … More Hot & Sour Soup ~ Plant-Based Comfort Food
“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” ― Percy Bysshe Shelley Even though I try to be the kind of person who views the glass as half full and presses my heart full of optimism, believe me when I say that I am giving winter the evil eye. Yes, I live in the Upper … More Summon Spring Jarred Salads with Asparagus, Strawberries, and Pineapple Vinaigrette
“Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to what they want to do.” –Kathleen Winsor This morning, as every day, I woke up with a list of things that I wanted to accomplish. At about noon, I felt my regular Sunday … More Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Sweet Peppers & Carrots ~ Plant-Based
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