“There was something rather blousy about roses in full bloom, something shallow and raucous, like women with untidy hair.” – Daphne du Maurier (Rebecca) It has been a cool summer in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and my garden has not been doing well. I kept things simple this year and have six tomato plants, … More Cherry BBQ Salad with Nectarine, Avocado, Sweet Potato, Basil, & Tempeh
“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? no. Just as one can never learn how to paint.” ― Pablo Picasso Summer salads are here – but to be fair – salads are my favorite year round. It is not that I think that you have to … More Spectrum Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
“Woods were ringed with a colour so soft, so subtle that it could scarcely be said to be a colour at all. It was more the idea of a colour – as if the trees were dreaming green dreams or thinking green thoughts.” – Susanna Clarke I think it is safe to say that winter … More Vegetable Filled Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Capers, & Dill
“The deep roots never doubt spring will come.” ― Marty Rubin Dare I be bold enough to say that spring has arrived? Yesterday was Easter Sunday and Mike and I stole outside to walk our dog Phoebe. We remembered to go slow. Last year, in our exuberance, we pushed her too fast and too far. Her … More Creamy Asparagus Soup ~ 100% Plant-Based
“Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rainare moving across the landscapes,over the prairies and the deep trees,the mountains and the rivers.Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,are heading home again…” ~Mary Oliver After a relaxing weekend Monday arrived with a blustery surprise. I thought that my husband Mike was … More Chocolate Raspberry Mousse-Shake
“If you wish to make anything grow, you must understand it, and understand it in a very real sense. ‘Green fingers’ are a fact, and a mystery only to the unpracticed. But green fingers are the extensions of a verdant heart.” ― Russell Page, The Education of a Gardener It feels a bit outlandish to … More Verdant Salad with Spring Green Vegetables
“Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love. I like to work, read, learn, and understand life.” ― Langston Hughes I woke up this morning with thankfulness. This is an intentional routine that I try to practice each day. I believe that we shape our own energy. Life can be fraught with … More Cherry Almond Coconut Shake ~ Plant-Based Healthy Indulgence
“Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” ~ Wayne Dyer It is only Tuesday of spring break and this is my fifth blog post. It feels great to catch up on posting the recipes that I have been creating and have not had time to share. Looking back I … More Mushroom Stroganoff ~ Healthy, Plant-Based, Comfort Food
“In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Maybe I am in denial. Yet, a little denial cannot hurt, right? A blissful week off for spring break stretches before me and I am enjoying every moment … More Paradise in a Jar Salad with Blueberry Lemon Dressing
“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
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