σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
In all honesty, this was a very happy, spontaneous creation! All I had in my fridge was 1 pepper, 1 egg, LITERALLY 1 sprig of cilantro/parsley left, some sad lookin avocados and a bunch of yams/potatoes.. so I didn’t have much fresh stuff to work with! But I came up with something delicious nonetheless. However, …
If you follow me on my social media pages, you'll know that I prepped up a bunch of stuffed winter squash earlier this week for my own personal meal prep! This recipe made so much that I was able to stuff 3 whole squash! This is the perfect meal to have during the winter to …
WHAT ARE THEY From the words of Wikipedia... "Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. Although botany distinguishes true roots (such as taproots and tuberous roots) from non-roots (such as bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers, although some contain both hypocotyl and taproot tissue), the term "root vegetable" is applied to all these types in agricultural and culinary usage.[1] Root vegetables are generally storage organs, enlarged to store …
When they taste just like your Oma used to make... *DROOL* I know.. it’s nowhere NEAR time for the “C” word yet but save this recipe anyways to perfect over the next few months + really blow everyone away this holiday season! Honestly, I just had a hankering for some good ol’ fashioned cookies and …
B R E A K F A S T on-the-go 🍏 As a Holistic Nutritionist, of course I never recommend eating rushed, distracted or “on-the-go” - our poor bodies just can’t digest that way! As a HUMAN I recognize that sometimes, this just isn’t possible! And sometimes, we need something quick and easy to grab-and-go. …
Anyone else have an abundance of zucchini they need to use up? Chopping, grating or slicing your zucchini and then freezing in a freezer sealed container is a great way to be able to enjoy it all year round! Or use up a some of it in this delicious breakfast (dessert??) recipe! And as always …
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More fun with shellfish! I've been loving all the nostalgic memories of my childhood flooding back, cooking oysters by the campfire, dropping the crab trap and waiting "patiently" for the ENTIRE DAY to see what we may have for dinner, fishing, prawning... you name it, we did it. As time goes on though, we evolve. …
Happy Spring! This flower looking veggie tart has got me realizing that I really enjoy spiralizing my meals! Whether it's spiralized zoodles, lasagna or.. this tart! There's just something so pretty about that spiral look. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drain and save the oil for later) 1/4 cup basil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1/4 …
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons ghee 1 pound fresh shrimp without shells, deveined 1 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves 1 cup basil, finely sliced 1/2 - 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 portobello, thinly sliced 2 cups half and half cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded …
This one-pan recipe makes A LOT so it can be used as a main dish or as a side dish. One thing to note is that this recipe doesn't freeze the best so it's best to use it for meal prepping and eating throughout the week or for a festive potluck dish. See my notes …
