Tacos are easy. And since your health and time are of the essence. You should watch this video. It only takes 2 minutes and it’s loaded with YUM and nutrition.…
Growing up it was all about my Daddy’s pancakes, biscuits and waffles with loads of syrup and butter accompanied with fried sausage and scrambled eggs. Or spoonfulls of brown sugary Cream of Wheat with heaping piles of cinnamon buttered toast. Oh and…
I didn’t lose 57 pounds on my own. I prayed about it. But not in a “get down on my knees, clasp my hands, church-ey type of way”. It was more like a “get in the kitchen, meditate with my ingredients and…
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Blueberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
February 26, 2014Once upon a time recently, I was in love. He wasn’t. It was devastating. And there was nothing that I could do but feel the devastation. Old me would reach for brownies, cookies and cake to sort of calm the feeling. This…
Desserts• Recipes• Snacks• Vegan• Videos
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Kettle Corn
February 8, 2014Sometimes you just feel “some type of way” As Erykah Badu once said, “You can pray till early May and fast for 30 days but it [just] won’t let go.” That’s when you raid your fridge and cabinets or hit the corner…
Today’s post isn’t sponsored by an emotion or feeling or weight loss advice or healthy eating tip. Nope, today’s post is sponsored by sheer deliciousness. These doughnuts all started because I was going through a “bake everything vegan” phase. Some of the…
“Lunch time!” How I lived for those words when I was in elementary school. Once the teacher called lunch, everybody rushed to line up! The walk to the cafeteria alone was filled with anticipation and eagerness to see what the lunch ladies…
I’ve got to be honest. I love baked buttery things. Lord knows I do. There is something about a warm biscuit with crisp edges and tender insides and melted butter that just speaks to my Southern roots. But damn if that biscuit…
I’ve been dating Shakshuka for 3 years now. We met in 2012 when I began my weight loss journey. He showed up for breakfast one day and never left. I keep him around because he treats my body with kindness and respect. …
Lunch• Recipes• Sauces, Dips, Spreads, Dressings• Videos
Peach Chutney & Turkey Panini Sandwich
September 8, 2012When I was 16, I started packing my own lunch. I felt very grown being in the kitchen by myself. I was in charge of planning my own meals; something that my mother had taken care of previously. I really looked forward…