BOOM!! Beautiful Brussels sprouts in the house!! And just in time for your Thanksgiving Feast! Due to my procrastination tendencies in generating this post, you probably won’t read this until the afternoon. And due to YOUR procrastination tendencies, you’re out doing last-minute grocery shopping, and you won’t read this post until later anyway. This procrastination thing must come to an end in 2015. Can you say 2016 New Year’s Resolution list in the making? But you know what, I strongly believe once a procrastinator most likely always a procrastinator. Because you and I know, once you return home and put away the groceries, you’re headed straight to the computer to check…
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MIXED FRUIT SMOOTHIE TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS
Happy Saturday! Just popping in to share my mixed fruit smoothie with you. You may not have a need for it now; it’ll all make sense on Thanksgiving. 🙂 Earlier this week, I stocked up on lots of beautiful, detoxing ingredients to include in my morning smoothies. Smoothies are ingrained in my life; I drink them all year round adjusting the fruits and veggies according to the season. This morning I wanted the taste of kiwi. Kiwi fruit is not saturated with sweetness but has a tartness I love. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice as the base, spinach, kiwi, frozen blueberries, and half of an apple. This smoothie is loaded…
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SWEET CARAMELIZED PEARS
When the weather delivers relentless rainstorms … bake caramelized pears. It’s your only escape, or do laundry? Yeah, my sentiments exactly. Last week we may have dodged Hurricane Joaquin, but the rainstorms had a plan of their own. We were pounded with rain, flooding in some areas, and blanketed with a dreary, cloudy overcast. Not a good look for the well-planned weekend, but so soothing and relaxing for the worn-out, exhausted me. Because I was suffering from rain overdose and exhaustion, it was in my best interest to sober up and rejuvenate by clamoring in the kitchen. In the company of Bosc pears, brown sugar, and pomegranate arils, I had no complaints. My…
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CROCK POT SWEET POTATO LENTIL CHILI
little lentils require gentle little hands for this crock pot sweet potato lentil chili. My daughter who we’ll call, “Mini Me” assisted in the kitchen over the weekend as per our routine. My aspiring pastry chef loves all things food and leveling. 🙂 Having her in the kitchen is always a treat and a clever way to teach her about food preparation, ingredients, cooking, baking, and fractions! Now that Fall is officially on the calendar, it’s time to slow things down, break out the crock pot to prepare for some serious low level, let it do its own thing kind of cooking. Are you ready? First up, L is for…
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SKILLET CHILI PEPPER CHICKEN
Remember when I mentioned that we need to talk? Well, the time has come my friends. I’m a pescetarian. In April of this year, I made a life-changing decision to eliminate meat from my diet with the exception of fish and seafood. This is my second attempt at transitioning into a vegan lifestyle. This go around, I’m transitioning at a much slower pace to prevent relapsing. My first attempt ended after 13 months, with a chicken wing in one hand and a cheeseburger in the other. Not a good look! You’re probably wondering, “what is a pescetarian? ” A pescetarian is a vegetarian who includes seafood in their diet excluding: chicken,…
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APRICOT GLAZED SALMON
I’ve fallen in love at first bite. As soon as I had it, I knew I wanted more and I wanted it more often. I was introduced to this apricot glazed salmon while out having dinner with the family a few weeks ago. It’s was a long day that deserved an 8 pm dinner reservation and a glass of wine (shout out a white glass of wine-holla at your girl!) I usually try and have my last meal between the hours of 6:30- 7:00ish, but as I said, it was a loooooong day. It took me longer than usual to decide which is uncommon for me, I know what I…
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MEATLESS LOMO SALTADO
Good morning, friends! Good morning, Monday. Excuse me while I focus on my breath, Jillian Michaels workout at 6: oo AM- NO JOKE! Phew! #operationgetfit in progress. Yeah, this meatless Lomo Saltado happened yesterday. Yes indeedy! As I mentioned in my easy zucchini ramen noodles post, I no longer eat meat. By the way, I haven’t forgotten I owe you a post on my renewed lifestyle. So in my past lifestyle, I would eat Lomo Saltado at least once a month. I adore Peruvian food as you may or may not know, Lomo Saltado is a Peruvian stir fry dish made with beef, onions, tomatoes, and french fries served with rice. It’s…
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HOMEMADE GINGER BEER
This round is on me! Before I pour you a glass of this homemade ginger beer, can I vent? I promise not to take up too much of your time with “reality talk” I know it’s Friday- Happy Friday by the way! I had an unwanted visitor pop in this week. I bet this ginger beer you know who I’m talking about. He goes by the name of Murphy’s Law-yeah that SOB! And guess what! He blew out our dryer and put the refrigerator in “DEMO” mode for 48 friggin hours! As a result of his uncanny ability to screw things up, he spoiled our food and left a puddle of water on the…
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SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH BLUEBERRY PINEAPPLE SALSA
Let’s call it Mexican Monday! There are three things I will NEVER compromise MY FAITH, MY FAMILY and MY <3 for MEXICAN FOOD. Now that we’ve established some ground rules, let’s dive in, shall we? Catch of the day: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Blueberry Pineapple Salsa. YAASSSSS! Did I ever tell you how much Mexican food is my absolute favorite? I love it! I love it for its fresh, gorgeous colors and flavorsome ingredients, especially tacos. Tacos and I have an old love affair. I remember when my Mom would cook tacos every Tuesday as a family ritual or something. She would toast our corn tortilla shells in the oven until they reached the…
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VEGAN AVOCADO CHOCOLATE PUDDING
You don’t know love till you’ve tasted this vegan avocado chocolate pudding! First of all, Hello Peeps! Second of all, Heyyyyy July! And third of all, today’s post will be quick! Quick as this chocolate avocado pudding because I have four children waiting to leave for Six flags. Need I say more? So here’s the skinny on this vegan avocado chocolate pudding, it’s made with ripe, creamy avocados, cocoa powder (love this stuff) pour in some maple syrup, and it’s the NEW love of my life! I love avocados as much as I love chocolate. Trust. That’s LOVE! This avocado-chocolaty goodness is rich in healthy fats with a good content of vitamins B…
