Recipes

Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

Ingredients 1 c frozen corn 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 T olive oil 8 oz whole-grain pasta 2 c baby spinach 1 avocado, pitted and chopped 1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice 1/4 c pumpkin seeds Directions Toss corn, tomatoes and 1 T olive oil on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until… Continue reading Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

Thought Tuesday, Warrior Wednesday

A Warrior’s Personal Power

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to never be down, never get discouraged, and always seem to be in charge of their life?  I wonder why these people have such a positive, uplifting vibe and others don't.  I recognize that we all positive and negative thoughts and moods.  I am learning that there… Continue reading A Warrior’s Personal Power

Menu Monday

Eating on the Road is Not Easy

Last week we were on the road.  Let me tell you.  It is hard to eat well while on the road!  One day I only had a strawberry lemonade because my options were not good, not that a strawberry lemonade is a good choice, but it was better than the rest of the choices that… Continue reading Eating on the Road is Not Easy

Menu Monday

Still working on a Veggie Life

It has now been 1 year and 100 pounds since I started this "nutritiarian" way of life.  I can't say it's been easy, but I can say it has been worth it.  I am hopeful that this next year I will be successful in ridding myself of an additional 100 pounds.  I still won't reach… Continue reading Still working on a Veggie Life

Menu Monday

Eating While sick… hard to track

I did not get many pictures for food over the last week.  I had great intentions... and then the germs took over.  I was sick in bed from Tuesday night through Monday morning.  Today was the first day I really got up and did anything.  Better luck next week. Being sick, I didn't eat much.… Continue reading Eating While sick… hard to track

Family Friday

It’s a Big Week!

What a week!  I have spent the majority of it in bed!  A sickness hit me like a ton of bricks.  My chest hurts.  I cough non-stop.  I had a fever, but that has calmed now.  My body aches, especially my head!  I didn't get out of bed for nearly 4 days.  I only got… Continue reading It’s a Big Week!

Menu Monday

Wake up call

Okay.. Last week wasn't the best in eating.  It's not like I went crazy and ate a bag of M&M.  In fact, I didn't eat sugar.  I didn't drink soda.  I didn't eat a steak.  I just didn't eat the whole foods and veggies I normally do.  I didn't take the time for a veggie… Continue reading Wake up call

Recipes

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

I love mushrooms.  This soup is the perfect soup for someone like me! Ingredients 5 medium carrots finely chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 c wild rice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried thyme 6 c water 2 Tsp coconut oil 16 oz. mushrooms, chopped 2 leek, chopped… Continue reading Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Menu Monday

Another Week, A Few More Veggies

Most mornings during the past week, I enjoyed a smoothie of some sort.  I did add onions, mushrooms, and spinach one morning. I ate salads all week for lunch... That's when I took the time to eat.  Getting ready for my show keeps me so busy I often don't take to eat.  Some days, if… Continue reading Another Week, A Few More Veggies

Recipes

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

This is super easy to make.  It is loaded with tons of good veggies.  There is plenty of protein with the white beans and the kidney beans.  The best thing is, dinner is done when I get home from work! Ingredients 2 14 oz. cans of diced tomatoes 2 Tbs tomato paste 1/4 c sun-dried… Continue reading Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup