I love potatoes!
Potatoes in the morning, potatoes in the evening and potatoes at supper time! Anytime.
Potatoes have been given a bad wrap over the years but really they’re a very nutritious staple in a whole foods, plant based diet. Lucky me!
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Ranch Dressing!
Did you know today was National French Fry day?? I didn’t! Yeah, it’s totally a thing I was unaware of but the second I knew about it I needed some. I had some bean burgers on deck but we needed a dipping sauce…. Ah-ha! What goes better with french fries than ranch dressing? Needless to…
Kid-Approved Velvety Vegan Cheeze Sauce
“I could never be Vegan because I just love cheese too much!” If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that statement? Man. I’d be rich! But guess what I’m eating right now? I mean, slopping it up, EATING. Yup, it’s cheeze sauce, ya’ll! And like Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation told Clark…
Sickness, Wellness and Back Again
It’s been such a long time since I’ve blogged. I think we need to do a little recap of events that have led me to where I’m at these days. So come with me, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and let us see how we got to where we are. Well, once upon…
Easy No-Cook Pumpkin Cream Sauce
Is it Fall yet? IS IT?! I think it IS! I love all things Fall. Cool weather, hoodies, football season, soups and of course, PUMPKIN. I think this recipe will put you in the mood. It’s comforting, warm, creamy, delicious and has PUMPKIN! Can’t truly be Fall unless we’re cooking up and eatin’ up some…
What a difference a year makes…
Can you believe it’s been almost a year since we moved to South Dakota? I can’t. What’s even more shocking is the fact that we’re already back in California! It’s hard to believe that our family was uprooted from California and moved all the way to South Dakota. We lived there for six months…
Quinoa Cornbread with Pumpkin
So I know that we’re not in Fall anymore BUT, there is always a need for more things pumpkin. And more things with quinoa too! This is the perfect marriage. Quinoa Cornbread with Pumpkin This cornbread is both sweet and savory with hints of homemade pumpkin pie in the background. The perfect side dish…
Vegan Chocolate Cake With Gooey Ganache
There are no words that can be said. Sometimes you just NEED chocolate cake. Real, luscious, decadent, ooey-gooey, ‘I’m gonna hate myself tomorrow’ chocolate cake! And when you need that, my friends, THIS is the recipe for YOU. Vegan Chocolate Cake with Gooey Ganache Inspired by PPK I doubled the recipe to make a…
Life-Changing Crock-pot Beans
Beans are amazing. They are literally powerhouses of super nutrition! Studies show that those who ate beans at least twice per week cut their chances of getting colon cancer by 50%!!! Now if when I say “beans” you instantly think of a can opening then your in for a surprise. Or shock, should I say….
2012: Mission Accomplished
I’m proud of myself. No, no modesty. I’m REALLY proud of myself. In December of last year I set a goal to make 2012 a 90% plant-based year. Here we are one year later and I’m proud to say that we as an entire family have accomplished that goal. I also proved that it is…
On The Road Again
Before we left California, a friend of mine told me, “You should try to teach turbo kick on the Indian reservation!”. Gotta admit I totally dismissed the idea. Didn’t even entertain the possibility! Wouldn’t you know the Lord would have other plans! Who remembers my post about “waiting on Him to open doors” for me???…
All The Small Things
I love how God works in small ways everyday. Something so small like being able to have a tv in our bedroom is a huge deal for me! Ryder still sleeps with us and I normally have to just lay there until he wakes up in the morning. Now I can watch tv! Another great…
The Gastric Bypass Survivor 