Flowers, Pears, And Leafy Greens Salad With Cherry Basil Balsamic

.Reading time 8 minutes.

Aren’t we all fortunate to appreciate whole food? Whole foods are a beauty we can transfer to our plates. I wind through the cupcakes and cookies at my favorite little market to find fresh fruits and vegetables. I was surprised to find pears tucked behind all of the processed temptations. They looked so pretty and […]

Cherry Basil Balsamic Reduction

.Reading time 3 minutes.

Cherry season is short and sweet. I’ve been busy pitting cherries for fruit salad, quick snacks, and decadent Cherry Basil Balsamic Reduction. I have eaten the simmered cherries by the spoonfuls right out of the pan, it is absolutely delicious. It is equally delicious made with frozen cherries, making this a year round favorite. The […]

Life Seasoned Weight Loss Soup

.Reading time 9 minutes.

Life Seasoned Weight Loss Soup is sunshine in a bowl! This is not your standard vegetable soup! Several special ingredients along with fresh, beautiful vegetables create a brilliantly satisfying flavor. It is a delicious response when we realize our eating habits need improvement. We all occasionally overindulge, and sometimes bad eating habits become our norm. […]

Spicy Sprouted Whole Grain and Seed Wrap

.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hello everyone! I have been buying sprouted whole grain wraps while I contemplate how to make them with very little flour so they remain moist and delicious. I had an “aha” moment recently and got right to work. You can make the best wraps at home. These will not disappoint! The Spicy Sprouted Whole Grain […]

Sprouted Whole Grain and Seed Wrap

.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Sprouted Whole Grain and Seed Wrap includes just a few ingredients. It is quick to prepare and bake. Fill the wrap with your favorite veggies or toast both sides after baking to use as the crust of the Perfect Little Pizza. Making thin tasty wraps is easy. I’ll show you how. The puzzle is […]

Beet Basil Salad With Cherry Basil Balsamic Reduction

.Reading time 6 minutes.

Harvesting our garden is such a pleasure. We plant and harvest beets every year and enjoy freshly cooked beets as a side dish or in salads. We also love beet pickles, but they include a lot of refined sugar. The Cherry Basil Balsamic Reduction paired with the beets satisfies the beet pickle craving and is […]

Vanilla Banana Sorbet With Cherry Basil Balsamic Reduction

.Reading time 4 minutes.

One of the simplest, non-guilty whole food plant based pleasures of the summer is fruit sorbet. The Vanilla Banana Sorbet with Cherry Basil Balsamic reduction is a decadent treat. Simple and satisfying. To create the perfect sorbet, I did not add any liquid to the frozen banana slices other than the vanilla extract. Take the […]

Chocolate Mint Banana Sorbet

.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sorbets are the perfect, blissful treat on a hot summer day. The cool refreshing addition of fresh mint leaves creates an utterly satisfying treat. This Chocolate Mint Banana Sorbet is calling your name. It’s always sorbet season at my house, so I make sure I continuously have frozen bananas on hand. I peel and slice […]

Mango, Greens and Beans Salad

.Reading time 3 minutes.

Mangos have arrived, and the greens are growing in my garden. Mango, Beans and Greens is such a simple sweet and savory salad. Quick to prepare, and a feast for the taste buds. A little balsamic, a few spices, and poof! It’s ready to eat! One of my favorite greens is tatsoi and I happen […]

Lettuce Wraps With Chipotle Lime Soy Curls

.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hello Everyone! It’s another Soy Curl day! Full disclosure~ I ordered an entire case of Soy Curls directly from the manufacturer! Well seasoned Soy Curls are truly scrumptious and, since I have a case, everyday is Soy Curl day for awhile! Yum! The Maple Miso Soy Curls (Link here) are delicious! Today, I prepared spicy […]

Lettuce Wraps With Maple Miso Soy Curls

.Reading time 5 minutes.

I have a beautiful lettuce wrap planned for you today. The wrap includes Soy Curls seasoned with barley miso and maple syrup, tucked into lovely red lettuce leaves along with chives, tomatoes, and a creamy maple miso sauce. Have you tried Soy Curls? Soy Curls are dehydrated soybeans, (plus some bits, but I embrace the […]

Perfect Little Pizza

.Reading time 7 minutes.

My husband and I love a thin crispy pizza crust topped with veggies. We have tried the thin crust, light sauce, no cheese take and bake pizzas, but the sodium levels and fat content are ridiculously high even after eliminating dairy and reducing the amount of sauce. Very low or no added sodium is one […]

Root Veggie Sliders With Microgreens and Smokey Sweet Potato Sauce

.Reading time 7 minutes.

Being somewhat confined due to Covid challenges us remain focused on our healthy life habits. To meet her 10,000 steps per day goal, my 86 year old mother has been walking figure eights in her garage using her walker. When she is not walking figure eights for steps, she is dancing to music downloaded to […]

My Monday Plant Based Menu

.Reading time 5 minutes.

How are you? I hope everyone is well and practicing social distancing! An elderly relative of mine has needed my attention, so I have been away tending to her care. My posts will continue to be sporadic for a while as I travel back and forth. While I am home, I’d like to take a […]

Fresh and Zesty Relish

.Reading time 3 minutes.

Let’s add a little zing! Greens, including herbs, are some of the healthiest foods we can consume. With a plant-based way of eating, layering flavor through the use of herbs and spices in our meals creates bright dynamic dishes without the over use of salt and oil. Adding this zesty relish to your dishes is […]