Smoothies for ALL!

It is just too hot to cook. It is even too hot to BBQ!

So here is my solution to these 99 degree days…and nights! Sheesh, I am not even kidding you. For some reason, the portable AC units are cancelling one another out so I can either run the one in our bedroom, or the one in the main area of the house…but not both. Last night, both the dog and I were panting. I am glad our week is going to see cooler temps starting tomorrow. Come on mid 80’s, which is still too hot for this fat suit. I am most comfortable at 75 to maybe 80 degrees. Anything above or below that and I am sharing my thoughts! (And it isn’t pretty.)

Anyway, these are my favorite hydrating no fuss smoothies. Add as much or as little as you like of the ingredients and add some ice. Or, simply add the ice to the blender if you are enjoying them right away.

Until next time, drink healthy and stay hydrated!
–April

July 9-15, 2018 (Meals)

Tortilla Pizza with Garlic sauce

Lime and Cashew Slaw

Roasted Corn, tomato and basil rice pasta salad

Deconstructed spring roll bowl

Vegetarian PIZZA!

Sweet potato, Brussels and toasted taco tofu bowl

There is something magical about eating all of these wonderful plant-based foods. I cannot even begin to imagine going back to where we were only a short time ago. (Thirty-one days, to be exact!)

You can see the recipes for the photos above over on Pinterest by clicking here.

I do hope you find something that will inspire you to try one of them this week with your family. Oh! Quick tip: purchase the FIRM Tofu and dry it well with a paper towel prior to cooking. You want it as dry as possible…it helps make a crispy end product!

Happy health,
April

Meal Plan: July 16-22, 2018

Spaghetti squash chow mein

Corn Chowder (vegan)

Mushroom and broccoli stir fry

So, I lied! I said in my post that I would be eating RAW VEGAN while Wes was on vacation. Instead, I saw all of these gorgeous meals on Pinterest and I wanted to try them. And since I am “single” this week, I can do whatever the heck I want. 🙂 

July 9-15, 2018

 

Join is this week for some amazing cuisine! You can check out this recipe as well as the other recipes we will be making this week by clicking here. The link will take you to my Pinterest page.

Until next time eat well,
April

REVIEW: Vegan Tuscan Rigatoni

I must say, this dish really surprised me! If you want the recipe click here. The sauce is dairy-free and tastes so much like cheese, I felt guilty for a moment! I pre-made the sauce, Sunday afternoon so it only took me about fifteen minutes to complete this one and again…so good!

If you enjoy pasta and cheese sauces…try this one! I highly recommend it!

Recipes!!

I am looking forward to clean, wonderfully flavored foods next week. So much, I wanted to share them with you and your family. Below are the recipes we will be making for the week of June 24-29, 2018.

Q&A: Thanks for all the love!

Just wanted to say, thank you. I appreciate all of the likes and comments as well as the super sweet emails! I also wanted to take a quick moment and answer a few questions…

Day 4: Raw Vegan

It wasn’t my best day to date…and here I thought the work week would be the easiest. I suppose, if it wasn’t for interviews this week, it would be. (I am the queen of making excuses for my bad eating habits!) And I did talk to Wes

Day 1: Raw Vegan

As Expected

I have to say, when I was doing the research for the raw vegan diet, I wasn’t surprised by much of anything. Other than, the amount of prep time I would need to made dressings. Other than that, I found everything to be super straight forward.

I wanted to post my actual journal entry for you here rather than spend extra time duplicating it. I know, it’s decorated. I find that I can relax with a cup of tea and just create. It helps me clear my head and really focus on my results and feelings.

I failed on day one. I ate a

*Attention Runners*

Why? Why do you run? I see you, running, never smiling. Is it fun? Does it really clear your head? Do you like it? What in the world got you started? Who got you started?

I work with a group of people (guys) who run on their lunch hour. They dread the moment they leave, but I notice when they return, they are more energized and ready to tackle the rest of the afternoon. They are all thin as well. I mean, fit/thin. Not sickly thin. Some of them eat well most of the time and others eat well maybe once a month. They have all invited me to go run with them…and no. Never have I ever. I don’t even know how to run. I mean, I suppose if I was being chased by something truly frightening, I would quickly figure it out. Wait…no, I would most likely trip, fall and be murdered.

So, if you know someone, or you are someone who runs…please give me some insight. ❤ Where do I go to learn how to properly run?

–April