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Brussel Sprouts with Corn

Ingredients 4 c Brussel sprouts 2 c frozen corn 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c chopped mushrooms 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste Directions Saute onions and mushrooms in a non-stick pan until lightly browned Add Brussel sprouts and saute until they are lightly browned... about 10… Continue reading Brussel Sprouts with Corn

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Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad

Ingredients 2 c mixed greens, chopped 2 c broccoli, chopped 2 c red cabbage, chopped 1 c carrots, finely chopped 1/2 c almonds, chopped 1/4 c sunflower seeds For Dressing 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 c lemon juice 1 Tbs ginger, minced 3 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey Directions Chop all the veggies and… Continue reading Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad

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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Servings: 4            Prep Time: 5 minutes       Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 small acorn squash 1/2 c quinoa 1 package mushrooms 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 c almonds, chopped 1 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp thyme Directions Preheat oven to 425. Cut the… Continue reading Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

bethelight

#bethelight – Day 24

Yesterday was a good day of eating and family fun! Today is Black Friday.  Today all kinds of people are going to be out and about looking for great deals.  Today is a day to be patient.  Be patient with the tellers.  Be patient with fellow shoppers.  Be patient with people on the roads.  Be… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 24

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Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington

Servings 4              Prep time: 20 minutes                   Cook time: 50 minutes Ingredients 4 large portabello mushrooms, stalks trimmed and cleaned 3 large onions, peeled and chopped 3 c baby spinach 4 sprigs of thyme 1 vegan puff pastry 1 Tbs dijon mustard… Continue reading Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington

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Asian Ginger Garlic Soup

Servings: 3-4     Prep time: 10 minutes       Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 small onion 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 inches of ginger, peeled and sliced 6 c vegetable broth 1 Tbs anise seeds 2 Tbs soy sauce 2 c sliced mushrooms 1 pkg tofu 6 oz. rice noodles 2 c cabbage, chopped… Continue reading Asian Ginger Garlic Soup

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#bethelight – Day 23

Yesterday's activities were fun... all without complaining.  Got Chad's room put back together with a new to him bed.  Did some laundry.  Fixed the washer.  Did the dishes. Made Thanksgiving dishes. Wrote some blogs.  Taught a couple voice lessons.  It was a good day and I didn't complain once! Today is Thanksgiving.  Today people will… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 23

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My Yoke is Easy… 

I needed this reminder today. I can do this. I can stick to my guns and my adopted lifestyle. Thanksgiving is tomorrow. I will be experiencing my first Thanksgiving without the usual fixings. Instead I will make a detox salad, stuffed acorn squash, mashed butternut squash, spicy pan seared Brussels sprouts, and a vegan mushroom… Continue reading My Yoke is Easy… 

Warrior Wednesday

Warriors Look Good in Pearls

Okay... not the most attractive picture.  It helps me make a point. The sea oyster, injured and irritated, places layers of its tear-like fluid called nacre over the damaging "grit" on its tongue. Slowly, over time (maybe even 5-6 years) this irritation, this hardship transforms into a breathtaking pearl! Poetic! The thing is... we all… Continue reading Warriors Look Good in Pearls

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 – Time

As mentioned last Tuesday in my Thought Tuesday Blog Adulting 101, I believe I have contributed to the growing problem of teens entering adulthood lacking basic skills.  Despite and education system that focuses dollars and hours on testing skills, I can't find any evidence of testing life skills of students before graduation.  Basic skills such as… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Time