Warrior Wednesday

A Warrior – Setback = Comeback

Today's post will be a short one...   A Warrior understands that all good things comes with struggle... with work. A life of ease produces nothing more than idle minds, unrealistic expectations, heartache, and even despair. A Warrior embraces struggle. A Warrior sees each setback as a setup for a comeback. Check out these other… Continue reading A Warrior – Setback = Comeback

Menu Monday

Another week of Progress

I have a show opening in 2 weeks and I am rarely home.  My Saturdays have been taken up working on getting my set done.  This past week it was ok.  I was able to get a little prep work down so I could have the veggies I wanted for breakfast and lunch... this past… Continue reading Another week of Progress

Recipes

Wendy’s Chocolate Peanut-butter Mousse

Servings: 4 Ingredients 14-oz package of silken tofu 1/3 c natural creamy peanut butter 6 Tsp natural maple syrup (sometimes I use honey) 1/4 c cocoa powder nuts and raspberry for garnish Directions Puree tofu, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder in a blender or food processor until smooth. Divide into serving dishes and refrigerate… Continue reading Wendy’s Chocolate Peanut-butter Mousse

Recipes

Asparagus and Sunny Side up Eggs over Grits

Ingredients 1 c grits 4 c water 1/4 c vegan mozzarella cheese 1 pound fresh asparagus 3 green onions 1 clove garlic, minced lemon juice, lemon zest 2 eggs salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine grits and water in a pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until done; stir in… Continue reading Asparagus and Sunny Side up Eggs over Grits

Recipes

Fire Cider Tonic

Prep time: 10 minutes This is a great way to fight flu and cold season and give your immune system a boost Ingredients 1/2 c fresh ginger, grated 1/2 c fresh horseradish, grated 1 medium onion, chopped 10 cloves garlic, minced 2 hot peppers such as jalapeno, anaheim, cayenne, etc, chopped zest and juice from… Continue reading Fire Cider Tonic

Recipes

Wendy’s Ravioli with Pumpkin and Sage

Servings: 6-8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 pkg prepared Vegan ravioli 1 Tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree 1 1/3 c vegetable broth 1/2 c vegan mozerella 1 Tsp fresh thyme, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions Prepare ravioli according to package… Continue reading Wendy’s Ravioli with Pumpkin and Sage

Menu Monday

Win Some Lose Some

Breakfast consisted of sauted vegetables or a smoothie. Lunch was always a small salad and a bowl of soup and mixed nuts and seeds. Dinner was a salad and soup.  It was a busy week so a large pot of soup got eaten for nearly every meal.  Nothing like a crock pot to save the… Continue reading Win Some Lose Some

Recipes

Wendy’s Cabbage Soup

6-8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 6 c chopped cabbage 2 c diced tomatoes ( 1 use 1 quart of my home canned tomatoes) 4 cloves minced garlic 1 c broccoli chopped 1 small baby zucchini, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 8 c vegetable broth 1 tsp… Continue reading Wendy’s Cabbage Soup

Menu Monday

Soup is on the Menu

It's been a busy week.  I am discovering that I really loving vegetables for breakfast.  The veggies I saute in the morning include zucchini, mushrooms, onions, summer yellow squash, asparagus, green beans and tomatoes.  Every morning I mix up a different combination and cook them in my copper no stick pan.  My favorite from last… Continue reading Soup is on the Menu

Recipes

Wendy’s Vegan Kielbsa and Cabbage

Servings: 4-6 Prep time: 8-10 minutes Cook time: 13-15 minutes Ingredients: 14 oz vegan sausage (I found some in the vegetable section of my local store) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small zucchini, sliced thin 1 carrot, grated 1 average head of cabbage, chopped Directions: Cut the sausage into thick round… Continue reading Wendy’s Vegan Kielbsa and Cabbage