My kiddo loves music. I actually use it as a distraction while I'm brushing her hair in the morning. A couple of days ago she asked to watch music from The Lion King movie. As I was brushing her hair and getting her ready for the day, I thought that it would be so much fun to pop some popcorn and have her first ever movie experience. (We normally do not watch movies … [Read more...]
Posted on April 24, 2014 •
Watermelon Rind Slaw Recipe
"Waste not, want not!" is my motto, when it comes to about everything in my life. But you already knew that when I told you how to freeze extra produce to save money. Lately I have been on a watermelon kick, and already told you about the benefits of eating the WHOLE watermelon, not just the delicious pink flesh. When I shared the Watermelon Rind Smoothie Recipe, I … [Read more...]
Posted on April 18, 2014 •
Easter Menu with Vegan Recipes
Happy Easter! To all my Russian speaking readers: Христос воскрес! Easter (Resurrection Sunday), for those of us who celebrate it because of our faith in Christ, is one of the best times of the year to remember everything we are grateful for: God's sacrifice, our family, health, finances, a home to live in, electricity, drinking water and even the smallest of things that … [Read more...]
Posted on April 16, 2014 •
Watermelon Rind Smoothie Recipe
"Waste not, want not," goes the saying. In nutrition, there are times when food scraps have more, or as much, nutrition, as the parts we love to enjoy. Throwing them away would not only be wasteful, but would mean that you would miss out on loads of health promoting nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Today I will tell you about one such jewel, which, instead of making … [Read more...]
Posted on April 10, 2014 •
Fat Free Vegan Black Bean Soup Recipe
Have you ever tried something that was almost good and knew immediately that it could be great? I have...many times. A few days back Hubby and I stopped by Whole Foods to grab a few things, and wandered into their soup-bar section. Some of the smells coming from soups were amazing, while others not so much. After checking out a few options I made my way to a pot of … [Read more...]
Posted on April 7, 2014 •
Gluten Free Almond Raspberry Muffins
Gluten Free? Gluten free diet is becoming more and more popular in the U.S. While some people have a very valid reason to be gluten free--15% of Americans have some form of gluten intolerance, ranging from mild reactions to gluten food to those with Celiac disease, the rest of us can still enjoy delicious wheat products. However, it is always a great idea to expend our … [Read more...]
Posted on April 4, 2014 •
Imperial Superpower Cappuccino Recipe
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined a few superpower foods together? Maybe you haven't, but I could not help but wonder what would happen if I did just that. So, I whipped up one of the most energy loaded drinks--a superfood cappuccino. When I am created this drink and I loved its taste and creaminess, I gave it to Hubby to taste. "How is it?" I … [Read more...]
Posted on March 20, 2014 •
Somewhere in India Salad| Curry Recipe
I love intense flavors. You will not find a bland tasting dish in my cooking repertoire. Thankfully with my transition to a plant-based diet, I was introduced to a whole world of new flavors and spices. I particularly fell in love with cumin and curry. For some reason curry always makes me think of India, although I have not been there--it has a very intense and exotic … [Read more...]
Posted on March 19, 2014 •
Night Warrior Vegan, Sugar and Gluten Free Brownies Recipe
Last week I whipped up amazing sugar free vegan brownies. My family and friends loved them. Then I received emails from some of you, lovely readers, saying that it was not fair to tease you so and not offer a gluten free option for this healthy dessert. I went back to the kitchen and worked hard, hoping that my gluten free experiment would not turn out to be an expensive … [Read more...]
Posted on March 13, 2014 •
Night Warrior Vegan Brownie Recipe with Raw Chocolate Almond Frosting
Hubby took a pledge to quit his sweet tooth indulgence at the beginning of the year. He decided that unless I made a dessert, he would not have any. He made me proud--he stuck with his commitment! Nearly three months into his resolution, I thought it was time to reward him (after all, if we go at this rate, he will be having sweet treats only 4 times a year ;)!). I knew … [Read more...]
