Tag: healthy

Why I’m adopting a whole food plant based lifestyle. Health and nutrition have been very important to me for about the last 30 years. I have not led the healthiest lifestyle, that ‘s for sure! Coming into my teenage years in the middle of the Vietnam War debacle definitely...

I promised that I would supply vegetarian alternatives to many of the meat based recipes that I post for the Caribbean. Vegan Sancocho, My Way, is probably going to make some people upset because of the “no meat” thing, but it is so good! I wanted to give this...

Banana Bread with Hawaij Streusel I have pretty much made a perfect loaf of banana bread. Hawaij is a seasoning from Yemen and it is my new favorite blend! This loaf smells scrumptious while it’s baking! The banana flavor is in the background with the warm spices flowing through...

This hummus is about as simple as it gets! Serve with warm pita bread....

Traditional falafel is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans with lots of herbs and spices. The greener the color, the more tasty they are. I haven’t included a Tahini Sauce, which is usually served with Falafel because I’m not a fan. I haven’t been able to come up...

Have you been looking for a way to boost your health and immune system? I’m not talking about swallowing a pile of pills. I’m talking about taking a few minutes out of your day, relaxing, and sipping on a cup of green tea! The health benefits of drinking green...

Aromatic vegetables are the beginning to many recipes in all cultures. Onions, garlic, celery, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms are examples of aromatic veges’s.This is what a sofrito is made of. Many cultures use a “sofrito” to begin the flavor profiles for rice dishes, soups and stews. Sofrito is...

Spices and Herbs Can Help You Stay Healthy Never eat your snacks or meals without dressing them up first! It’s easy to make them fancy! Just like going to a concert, you can amplify your mealtime by adding herbs and spices! Add Spices and herbs to not only make your...

Do you have a NutriBullet yet? If not, I strongly suggest you get one if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen,. Even if you’re not a “chef”, this will make you feel like one! The NutriBullet is so handy for making healthy sauces, pestos, salad dressings,...

Today, I was on my way home from work, exhausted, and thinking about what’s for supper? I like to use up my fresh vege’s because it breaks my heart to throw anything away . I was eating solo tonight, so I was just thinking of what I could make for one.    ...