Give thanks with a grateful heartIt's November, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Thanksgiving has to be one of my favorite holidays-- what better than a holiday celebrating gratitude? This day reminds us of how fortunate we are, and how generous we ought to be towards others who may be less fortunate. It reminds us of those qualities that make us better people, and gives hope and … [Read more...]
Macho Nacho Cheese
This is the real deal! Whenever I think of nachos, I am reminded of my older brother at the ripe, round age of 12 years. My brother and I are 18 months apart, and were very close throughout our childhood. For several years we played on the same sports teams, we were often mistaken as twins, and we went through a very pudgy stage together. Let's just say my mom called us her "roly polies" … [Read more...]
Blueberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
I wrote a post a few months ago about my absolute favorite smoothie- BMS (Banana, Mango, Spinach) Smoothie- which I drink almost every morning for breakfast. I have not grown tired of it (it is still my favorite), but lately I've been enjoying blueberries! Mmm!In addition to their delicious, sweet taste, blueberries offer many benefits for our health! Here is a list of some of the health … [Read more...]
Cilantro Wraps
This recipe was entirely of my husband's making. He tends to air on the simpler side of things, and he is not one to measure when he cooks. So, inevitably, he usually comes out on one side of the taste spectrum or the other. This combination was on the delicious/tasty end- I never would have guessed!Tonight he whipped out some cherry tomatoes, pre-made cashew-pecan cheese, cilantro, and wheat … [Read more...]
“Boursin” Cream Cheese Spread
Tastes like cheese... really, it does! But without using anything that comes out of an animal.I've been making this cheese a lot lately, and I realized that I haven't posted the exact recipe. My sister came over last week, and I pulled it out for her to try. She was in disbelief-- how could this not be real dairy cheese? How was this so good? Well, here's the recipe!This cheese is almost … [Read more...]