Hello my friends, it’s been a while since my last post, however, I’m finally back-on-track and ready to share my vegan adventures from the past 30 days. We’ve had illness, injury, a belated birthday trip to Portland with my two daughters, my husband Bill’s skin cancer diagnosis (with subsequent Mohs surgery) and finally a termite infested…
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Gut Loving Nut Tuna
As I continue on my path to increased (balanced) health, I often add cultured vegetables to my daily routine. I’m sure many of you understand the benefits of occasionally taking probiotic supplements for gut and immunity health, however, I’m not sure many folks understand the added benefit of consuming cultured vegetables on a frequent basis. I personally…
Spiced Oatmeal Cream Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good oatmeal cookie? With just the right amount of spice and sweet, oatmeal cookies remind me of vintage kitchens, fancy aprons, and tea. Soft and chewy, these oaty rounds are versatile and hold up well with any combination of additions. (chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, cashews, coconut, spices, dried cherries, cranberries, or blueberries – the list goes…
Stone Fruit Quinoa Salad
Now that school is out and summertime is officially in full swing, most families are in need of nutritious recipes that can be thrown together in minutes. My summer meal survival tips include, planning ahead, getting the kids involved, and keeping it simple. I typically prepare quinoa two times per week as a base for many of…
Kale Walnut Pesto
This post is actually a follow-up to our Vegan Garden Burger post from last week. Many of you have requested the recipe for our vegan pesto used as a topping on the garden burgers. Well, here you go folks, Kale Walnut Pesto made with just a few simple ingredients and packed full of brain-loving alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Whats…
Popeye Mint Madness Smoothie
Although I haven’t posted one of my smoothie concoctions in a while, that certainly doesn’t mean smoothies have lost their place at the Kelly table. In fact, we typically make at least one smoothie per day with an endless stream of creative combinations coming from my peanut gallery. Feeling the need for green, my Popeye…
Mother’s Day Love Cake
Being a mother is the greatest blessing of my life and has brought me LOVE beyond what I knew existed. As mothers, we are continually encouraged to become our highest self, filled with compassion, creativity, playfulness, selflessness, generosity and dependability. We teach as we learn from these little masterful souls, and in the end, gain much more than we…
Nut Tuna and Basil Appetizers
My Nut Tuna and Basil Appetizers are the perfect start to any springtime plant-based meal. Also, ideal as an afternoon snack or picnic bite. Plan ahead, as these are much more digestible when the almonds and sunflower seeds have been soaked. I also like to let my sunflower seeds sprout which typically takes about 12-24 hours, however,…
Crunchy Southwest Salad Topper Mix
What’s a salad without a little crunch? I’ve been eating salads for years topped with my own homemade croutons but when Megan was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and could no longer have gluten, I had to come up with a new crunchy twist. Today I’m sharing my idea of a nut-free and gluten-free alternative to…
Cold Brew Irish Coffee Floats
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and the warm weather we’ve been having in San Diego, I decided to create something a little out of the ordinary for my leprechauns yesterday. My Cold Brew Irish Coffee Floats started with Jupiter Cold Brew Coffee found at the Encinitas and Leucadia Farmers Markets on Wednesdays and Sundays….