Lifestyle Changes

Well, another lifestyle change is happening. A new year of 2020. A time of change and transformation. And I'm taking full advantage of it for sure! With everything that happened in the last few weeks of 2019 and in the first few days of 2020, I have listened and I have taken action. I am re-reading my book - The Power of Now. I read another book similar to that one - Unfuck Yourself. And I have decided to OWN MY LIFE!! I have started a workout routine. But not just any workout. This one makes me excited. Fills me with positivity. And inspires me. I'm talking about the one and only...................

Paisley Vegan Kitchen

There is a wonderful vegan restaurant in Cocoa Beach called Paisley Vegan Kitchen. The problem is, it's too far so we don't go much. I think we've been 4 times in a year. Well, they opened a second restaurant and it's closer to us!

No Excuses!

2020! Another year. For many it's a new start to a goal. A resolution. But also for many it never succeeds. I've been one of those someones. I even stopped making resolutions cause I knew it wouldn't go far. Plus I always thought, what's wrong with any other time of the year!? But here it is 2020!! And this year I will make it different!

African Vegetables

Other good book that's out there that I'd like to read is 'The China Study' by Dr. T. Colin Campbell. He talked about his book in a documentary we watched. I did find one of the cookbooks at the library and is where I came across this recipe. There are a few cookbook too. I can't remember which one I had from the library so you'll just have to have fun looking through the awesome recipes from what you have at your library. This recipe is a loved meal in our home! It makes a large pot full and there aren't leftovers! I made it while my parents were visiting and my dad liked it so much he wanted the recipe! I must let you know that I have changed the recipe a little. So you're not surprised if you get the cookbook and notice it's slightly different. I do that often with recipes as I use what I have and/or like. I don't remember what I changed so this is my version.

Autumn Garden Vegetable Soup

One of my favorite cookbooks is 'The Starch Solution' from Dr. John McDougall. (my other favorite cookbook is 'The Healthiest Diet on the Planet' also from Dr. John McDougall). What can I say, I'm a McDougall fan! His newest book the time we went plant based was Healthiest Diet. I fell in love with in recipes. So I got the Starch Solution book next (it came out before the Healthiest Diet). I also use their website for more recipes. Anywho, I'm getting off track.

This recipe is such a big hit in my house. My boys aren't fans of soup. But the first time I made this soup my son ate 4 bowls!! I make it often and to this day we still love it.

2019 Carnival Breeze Cruise

Well it's been another year of cruising. We plan ahead and take a cruise once a year. And of course we try to make sure it's going somewhere we haven't been yet. As we go thru the song by the Beach Boys - Kokomo - we finally can mark Bermuda off the list!! But not permanently.

My new favorite found food!

I tried a polenta dish on a cruise. It was amazing!! When I got home I did some looking into this dish. Since then I make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Today I thought I'd share this versatile dish with y'all. If your not fond of the spices and herbs I use then make it your own! Use what you like, using as little or as much spices and herbs you like!!😋 Polenta is actually course ground yellow corn meal. So if you can't find "polenta" in your grocery store then look for course ground corn meal.