This past week threw me a couple of curve balls that left me frazzled and drained. I spent today unplugging and re-charging. I did manage a dog walk, grocery trip, some house cleaning and cooking resulting in most of a week of meals. Huh, what felt like a do-nothing day was more productive then I …
Category: Plant Based Recipes
Winter Challenge Update
So far, I'm finding my Holiday challenge enjoyable. So enjoyable, I'm changing it to my winter challenge. It's refreshing to simply enjoy the season and take the pressure off myself. This week, has been full of days spent doing and enjoying. I am incredibly grateful for my life, the people in my life, the things …
Purposeful Cooking
One thing that gives me purpose is cooking plant-based meals. I have discovered so many delicious new ingredients! An added bonus is that I actually like the taste of the food and that it makes my body happy (and I have plenty of energy). What began as a mom's way to ensure Miss Herbivore got …
The Diet Connection & Stroke Prevention
This Week's Plant-Based Delicious-ness AKA Eating Well to Reduce My Stroke Risk Post stroke I definitely want to stay on the healthier side of my diet. That was definitely my main motivation for evolving to a primarily plant-based diet. That, and Miss Herbivore, our teenage daughter, who went vegan. The more I researched this lifestyle …
Vanilla Cake Recipe, Lauren Toyota
Customizable Cake Recipe by Lauren Toyota, Vegan Comfort Classics 1 cup soy milk 1 teaspon apple cider vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil, or 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Seeds of 1 …
