Cauliflower Trials #2
Cauliflower has a lot of benefits. It has Fiber, Protein, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, B-6 but it also has Fats, Carbs, and Sodium. When we look at things, we have to remember to look at the good and the bad. In doing so, we can keep things in perspective, acknowledging that what is helping… Continue reading Cauliflower Trials #2
FoB
Age 13. New York. 2005. I was in the house that saw my passion rise, and my world fall. I read book after book looking for solace in those many delicate pages. Breathing in the antique pages of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Shakespeare, I read to escape. Age 18. Ohio. 2010. I came to realize… Continue reading FoB
Fried Rice, Nigerian Style
While my MIL is visiting us, I’m learning as many Nigerian recipes that I can. It’s quite a different way of cooking than I’m used to, but thankful my MIL is very accommodating and understanding. So, of course, we started with the basics: Fried Rice. Can’t mess this up without effort. Good luck! 8 cups… Continue reading Fried Rice, Nigerian Style
Seasoning Options #1
It can be difficult to find seasonings as a vegan. You look and look but the additives are overwhelming. It’s especially difficult as a whole-foods based, non-gmo vegan. First the dextrose, then the sodium, then the perservatives. Good grief! I’m finding that it’s better to spend the extra money on the ‘healthy’ seasonings, or DIMS… Continue reading Seasoning Options #1
Purging
Usually when someone says I’m “purging” that indicates something very negative. In the US, purging is a huge warning sign that someone is doing something harmful to their body. However, in Nigeria, purging is something you do on a monthly basis. Nigerians purge in order to remove the gunk from their intestines. They use various… Continue reading Purging
Spring Smoothies
As summer approaches, hubby and I have started to think of ways to lose weight and be healthy. We’re nearing our 30’s and we know the difficulties that could possibly come our way. After watching so many family members and movies about obesity and health issues, we’re scared. That’s right, we’re freaking SCARED. Everyone always… Continue reading Spring Smoothies
The Gist 