This post was originally published in 2017 and it has been the gift that keeps on giving here on the blog. Due to recent spikes in COVID-19, I thought it would be helpful to republish, “How To Prepare Sea Moss” as a much needed HEALTHFUL resource to combat the cold/flu/covid season. Because you don’t have to be sick. Be Well. ____________________________________ I hope all is well in your world. Yes, it’s been awhile family, but I’m back in the saddle with all its glory. I took some much needed time away from the blog to hibernate reflect on life, and everything in between. So, Let’s talk Sea Moss. Do you know…
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blender tomato soup with zulu sweet pepper
Let’s make some blender tomato soup. So rumor has it summer is coming to an end. LOL The weather in my neck of the woods is blisteringly hot, but already I’ve noticed leaves on our trees have started to change. This seasonal transition will be met with great opposition by many. Quarantine part 2 are murmurings in many conversations as others can’t fathom the thought of retreating indoors for another round with COVID. In my attempt to get through this transition, I’ll be blending tomato soup with Zulu sweet peppers to nourish my body. This blended beauty is made with heirloom tomatoes loaded in lycopene with a tangy tomato flavor. Made…
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banana pineapple green algae smoothie
You don’t know love until you’ve had this banana pineapple green algae smoothie. Blue-Green algae provide the hue + frozen banana + succulent pineapple chunks give this SUPERFOOD smoothie its tangy taste and creamy texture. Before we get into this blender beauty, I’m going to pause for a moment to discuss the health benefits of adding blue-green algae into your smoothies. HEALTH BENEFITS: If you’re in the market for a premium green powder supplement that will boost your energy and enhance your mental clarity, this pristine powder is it. Loaded with high concentrations of trace minerals, vitamins, and chlorophyll you’ll want to integrate into your daily drinks (i.e water, juice,…
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vegan sunflower seed tuna salad
This vegan sunflower seed tuna salad is absolutely INCREDIBLE! You won’t believe it’s not tuna. As a Vegan, I’ve learned over the years how to convert many of my childhood favorites into meatless meals. I remember growing up in the summer when lunchtime rolled around, my Mama would make us creamy tuna sandwiches to satisfy our ravenous appetites and get folks fed. So in honor of summer, and my Mama’s classic tuna sandwiches, we’re going to make sunflower seed tuna salad for a teleported experience back to my childhood and make the point its summer. First, let’s talk about ingredients. There are two ingredients that make this salad kick. Sunflower…
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baked chickpeas with butternut squash
Got chickpeas? Baked chickpeas with butternut squash in a beautiful casserole dish is the move thanks to its healthy rich, satisfying filling, and its toasted chickpea crumble. Now, that social distancing has been extended to April 30th, nothing will be more comforting than the aromas wafting from this baked chickpea casserole to get you through. In addition to being outrageously tasty, it’s an oral explosion of essential ingredients with plot twists of flavors under each layer. Doesn’t that sound great? Indeed it does. Let’s make baked chickpeas with butternut squash and peel back the layers. The bottom Layer: Consists of a mushroom, kale, leek sauce sauteed then swelled in with…
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10 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES TO MAKE BEFORE THE END OF 2019
With the end of the year right around the corner, I thought it might be a fun idea to do our first recipe countdown post. Can you believe it? We’re still celebrating FIRSTS here on the blog! If you missed the last post, we celebrated our 100th post! So much to be grateful for. So with that said, let’s jump into the top 10 quick and easy recipes to make before the end of 2019. Coming in at number…. 10. Mexican Cauliflower Fritters w/ Mango Sour Cream. Mildly spiced plump fritters coated with green onions, jalapenos, cilantro all tossed in an earthy blend of spices to the likes of smoked…
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CALENDULA BREAD FOR BREAD LOVERS
Let’s bake some calendula bread! This wholesome loaf of bread is wondrous- perfectly moist, delightfully spiced, densely rich with amber colored flecks of calendula flowers throughout rendering it bona fide healthy. Calendula flowers are high in vitamins A & C concentrated with flavonoids that reduce free radicals in the body, making it the perfect chelation therapy in bread form. Homemade quick loaf breads are my favorite because they’re so easy to make and a far better option to any store-bought. REASONS THIS CALENDULA BREAD IS MY CURRENT FAVORITE: Eggless (no-brainer) It’s HEALTHY Easy to make It has the perfect amount of density and weight. Has a golden crust on top…
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HOW TO MAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP
“Growth is painful, change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying the same” ~ Dr. Sebi Today, you’ll learn how to prepare elderberry syrup by way of a decoction method as a change in how you combat the cold/flu season. With winter around the corner, a tried and true herbal remedy is needed to strengthen and support your immune system. The market is saturated with over the counter cough syrups that are loaded with sugar and things you can’t pronounce. Am I right? So, why not exert the effort and make your own apothecary to take charge of your health and well being. Your body will thank you…
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HEARTY LENTIL QUINOA CHILI
Turn your lovin’ on and show this lentil quinoa chili some love because dinner is still a thing. Fall is slowly starting to make her presence felt in the neighborhood. The mornings are cool and crisp, and my lawn is sprinkled with murky colored leaves that remind me, summer is over. Today we’ll celebrate Fall with a big ole pot of chili that consists of lentils/ quinoa/ fire-roasted tomatoes/and chickpeas in a clean and rich tasting vegetable broth that’s so delicious; it’s worth every opportunity to detail its description to family/friends. Before I walk you through how to create this hearty and rich oh my Gosh, so good lentil quinoa…
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quinoa salad with black chickpeas
You may have this quinoa salad image ingrained in your subconscious for the next 72 hours, I’m just saying. What you see on display is a well-executed salad loaded with lively flavors, textures, colors, and lots of love. Before I dive into this hearty heart filling quinoa salad, today is the first day of Fall. 🍂 I don’t know about the weather in your neck of the woods, but here in Maryland, it’s 85 degrees grab your beach towel and bathing suit kind of weather. My food brain is ready to embrace Fall it really is, a part of me want’s the caloric starches, and fats- but my body still craves leafy…
