Making your own juice in a Champion Juicer is simple and easy. My interest in juicing came from wanting to reduce inflammation in my leg that is the result of having chronic severe sciatic nerve pain for the past 6 almost 7 months. The affected nerves caused a tremendous amount of inflammation. So many readers…
Plant based recipes
Chipotle Nacho Cheeze Sauce
Creamy and flavorful with a little kick. That’s what comes to mind when I think about this amazing vegan, oil free “cheeze” sauce. It’s easy to make. Uses common pantry ingredients. It’s delicious on just about everything making it one of the most versatile sauce recipes. That is why I make a full batch of…
Chocolate Cherry Brownies
It almost sounds to good to be true but you really can make delicious brownies that are healthy too! I have to admit that I haven’t had a brownie in years – or so that was true until earlier this week. On Tuesday we celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary and I wanted something special for…
Tami’s Vegan Faux Parmesan “Sprinkle”
A few simple ingredients in a mini food processor and just like magic you have a delicious vegan faux parmesan or “sprinkle” as our little Sweet Pea likes to call it! Does it taste like the real dairy version of parmesan? Uh, no it doesn’t, but it is delicious sprinkled on the plant based versions…
Birthday Celebrations!
It sure was fun turning 60 last week! I celebrated all week long with fun activities and get togethers. We had the big Holland Bowl and California Balsamic Giveaway to celebrate my milestone birthday. Thank you to everyone for your birthday greetings and wishes – I really appreciate you following me on the blog, facebook,…
Reflections on 2018 – Out with the old and in with the new!
What words would you use to describe your life in 2018? Personally my words cross a whole host of mixed emotions. Exciting, hopeful, scary, worrisome, tiring, jubilation, blessed, grateful, prayerful, faith, anxiety, relief, joy and happiness. Not in any particular order – emotions around here were all over the place – quite often all in…
How To Plan a Whole Food Plant Based Burrito Bowl Buffet
Entertaining can be stressful – there are so many decisions to be made and when you transition to a whole food plant based diet and you have no idea what to serve to company! Does this resonate with anyone? I have been eating a WFPB (whole food plant based diet) for 4 1/2 years and…
Breville Smart Oven Air Garlic Mashed Potato Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Plant based eating does not have to be boring! People think all we eat are salads but that is so far from the truth. Since going plant based 4 years ago we have discovered so many new and exciting foods. You are going to love today’s recipe using the Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes from…
Vegan BBQ Lentils In The Pressure Cooker
Have you noticed that pressure cooking is all the rage these days? Well that and Air Fryers! Today though we are talking pressure cooking. My Friend Joanna Burris Lackey from Chef AJ’s Ultimate Weight Loss Program is a dynamite cook. She has created so many wonderful recipes that she has generously shared with our group…
Fresh Spring Roll Wraps / Gluten Free
One of my favorite summertime lunches is Vietnamese Spring Rolls. They are so refreshing and light because they are not fried. I love the colorful, crunchy fresh vegetables all wrapped up inside a rice paper wrap! They are so easy to make at home and you can use whatever vegetables you happen to have in…