{Note: I translated the title cause my hubby laughed at the Spanish title. You go figure what he made of it}This past week seemed like a blur. My husband told me he cannot believe the amount of work I have been doing despite how far along I am. Yes, it is really strange but I feel like I am nesting and something more.Last week I was inspired to cook several meals and then I threw the towel in and … [Read more...]
Portabella Burger with Russian Dressing and Onion Rings
I finally prepared a meal that did not upset my tummy. I am 12 weeks pregnant and have been really nauseous and sick to my tummy. The past 2 days have been filled with emptying the tummy and going to sleep with just fluids. Not good, I know.When I woke up this morning I felt queasy and immediately stuffed 1/2 a banana in my mouth before getting ready to drop Ryan off at school. The banana … [Read more...]
My First Vegan Thanksgiving {Four recipes}
Good morning! I think I am finally back into my groove here in MI. I have adjusted to the time change and am sleeping and waking up fully rested. Such a good thing too! I feel like ever since I came back from Colorado that it has been hard just getting back into the swing of things and that means drinking my GREEN smoothies and eating normally.My eating was a little off for 5 days but I am also … [Read more...]
End-of-the-Month Noodles with Creamy Peanut Sauce
Last month marked our 1st month on a budget and it was very successful. "How?" you might be asking. How could I have made such yummy meals on a strict budget? Easily. I really focused on the foods I readily had available in the pantry and in the fridge. I was pretty much getting VERY creative towards the end of the month, or a little desperate.We ran out of bread and a half before the month was … [Read more...]
Creamy Basil Ranch Dressing
Yesterday I enjoyed a nice boat ride around Lake Michigan and almost lost my dinner! Here are a few pictures of our evening.Lately I have been enjoying a variety of salads using spinach, romaine, kale and other greens. I usually have a standard dressing I tend to usee all the time, but this past week I decided to make something completely different. Before going vegan I occasionally liked trying … [Read more...]