This is always a big week around our house. First, there is my birthday... one year older, but not to sure about wiser. My birthday was like any other day. Later in the week I spoiled myself and got a hair cut. Too bad I can never get my hair to look as nice as… Continue reading A Week of Thankful Boyacks
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Changing Thanksgiving Traditions
It is Thanksgiving Day at my house. In between the making of all the "fixin's" and the arrival of the guests, I decided to do a little research as to how this day came about and what might have really been served for dinner. The "traditional" meal includes roasted turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed… Continue reading Changing Thanksgiving Traditions
Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients 1 bag of cranberries 3/4 c pineapple juice 1 c sugar free applesauce juice and zest from 1 orange 1/2 c dried fruit 1 puff pastry Directions Mix cranberries, pineapple juice, applesauce and 2 Tsp of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat… Continue reading Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce
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
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
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 – 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
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
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
#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
