Homemade Hummus.....Yum!!

Because I stay away from added oils I can't have store bought hummus. This is a really good condiment for us. It can be used as a spread on bread, on oil free pretzels and you can even put it on salads and potatoes! It's just wonderful to have on hand. So my homemade hummus is oil free but full of flavor! And one of the good parts? It's so easy to make! Lets start....

Girls Weekend!

I visited a dear friend of mine, Judith, over the weekend. We had such a wonderful time! I don't get to see her much but now that I live closer hopefully that will change. Our day started Friday. We sat around and talked non stop, of course. Then we went to her photo group meeting that evening. So no pictures on this day, just her and I catching up.

Ocean Therapy

Just wanted to post some of the therapy I love to get! Not all the pictures are from the same day tho. I have to take a picture every time we go to the ocean. There is just something about it. Could be I'm Pisces and or that I was raised on the ocean and am bonded to it. Either way this is my happy place: relax, rejuvenate, cleanse, balance, energize, heal, center. I LOVE IT!!

Fluffy Pancakes Anyone?

Today I made a double batch of pancakes. I always make a double batch tho. I made them cause school is back in an my boy walks to and from school. It's one mile one way. And sometimes he likes to have a snack because he's not totally hungry after getting up and ready in the mornings. So I figured if I made pancakes he could carry those for an easy snack if he gets hungry on his way to school. Anywho, I've decided to share my pancake recipe with y'all. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Hot Tea and Dinner

My daughter was visiting one day and we went to the thrift store. They had this cute, little loose leaf tea pot that I liked. She told me to get it even tho I didn't think I would use it. But for the price I took her advice and got it. I found some loose leaf tea at the grocery store and decided to try it in my little tea pot. I must say I really like it! The flavor of the fresh tea leaves are so nice also.

BBQ Jackfruit

Learning this new way of eating real whole foods, I have heard of and found Jackfruit. This is a fruit that can be eaten ripe or unripe. When ripe it is....well, a fruit. We have tried it and really don't care for the flavor and texture. When young green unripe it is used by non-meat eaters as a meat substitute. I am not one who cares to substitute meat. I was never a big meat eater anyway. Plus I think if I'm changing my lifestyle to not eat animals then why do I want something that is like it.

Anywho, I sometimes find healthy things that is used to substitutes meat. As long as it's a healthier alternative I'll try the recipe. So hearing of Jackfruit I decided to give it a try by using it in place of BBQ Pulled Pork. But it can also be used to replace tuna salad, flaked crabmeat for, say....crab cakes. But this is just a recipe for the BBQ Jackfruit. Of course, if I try the others I will make sure to post.

Homemade Pizza

Who doesn't like pizza?! I make an animal and oil free version that we think is just as good! Plus we can eat as much as we want without worrying about fat and cholesterol. Can't beat that.