Maybe you thought I forgot about the Secret Recipe Club but I actually opted out in August because we were in the middle of moving. Luckily I was right about having time in September. I have been cooking A LOT in our new kitchen and I hardly have time to post!This month I was assigned to Nichole's blog called The Cookaholic Wife. She is in her 20's and has enjoyed learning to cook in recent … [Read more...]
Strawberry Vegan Overnight Oats
As of Monday I have completed my 2 week trial going without sweets. It has been great and I plan to continue limiting desserts until the weekend. I have been excited that my energy levels have been great and I have been able to be the mother I need to be for my daughter.I'd prepare fruits for breakfast meals and for dessert options. One of these was this amazing recipe for overnight oats. I cannot … [Read more...]
Raw Chocolate-Banana Chia Pudding and Sugar-Free Week #1
Hello beautiful Monday! This weekend went by so quickly but we enjoyed a nice stay in Holland for the weekend. Even though we had 2 sunny days, they were nippy and windy! Despite that we had this view:Julianne and I enjoyed a 30 minute walk with blankets because despite the winds and cool air, I thought it important to take a lovely walk. We both enjoyed it a lot!After I mentioned … [Read more...]
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
My Monday has started cold and dreary with an almost accident this morning.I have not been driving long distances in the snow, since Ryan does most of our driving when we are going out of town, but boy was this morning a mess!I woke up at 5:30am to go to my workout and it was a chilly 7degrees!! It felt like it was below negative something, but I was nice and bundled up and went for my … [Read more...]
Horchata {Cinnamon Rice Milk} from Viva Vegan
This post has been long due now. I received Viva Vegan from DaCapo publications a while back to review but I had only cracked it open while on vacation and marked several recipes. I finally started working on some of Terry Hope Romero's recipes. I felt like I had something in common since I grew up in a Mexican / Chilean home so I was very excited how she had veganized some of my favorites. … [Read more...]
