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Balance for Breakfast: Energizing Adaptogen Reishi-nut Baked Oats

A real heavyweight of macros, this is an awesome energy-boosting meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. The focus is evenly split between energy-supporting calories and energy-harmonizing herbs resulting in an all-round delicious starter for an active body. This recipe was actually inspired by the ‘vegan snickers’ flavor craze, but naturally I went and superpowered it with nutrients beyond recognition, lol. It’s just as delicious but twice as good for you (and a bit more fibrous to help balance out the sugars and keep the glycemic load low).

Beauty in Simple Food + Easy Roast Veggie Soup Recipe

Hello All. Today’s question: What makes a meal beautiful? This question is actually more about ones cooking values. There are so many incredible ways to present a meal, and amazing alchemies that can turn foodstuffs into wonders. Personally I think appearance, for the sighted, is another important flavor for a dish. It whets our appetitesContinue reading “Beauty in Simple Food + Easy Roast Veggie Soup Recipe”

Gut-Friendly Curried Squash Soup

I guess I could say that two main qualities govern Fall eating, for me- eat things that will prepare you for Winter, and they should be very rich and delicious. Sound doable? Every year when the requisite gourds come out on display, I grab a Butternut and a Kabocha and make this curried soup. Truly,Continue reading “Gut-Friendly Curried Squash Soup”

Immune Boosting Autumn Spice Smoothie

So it’s Fall~….But I’m posting a smoothie. Here in the south it’s still pretty warm especially during the middle of the day and really is like a second Spring, especially for the plants in our garden. That being the case, while I wouldn’t normally suggest eating cold food in a cool season, I’m posting thisContinue reading “Immune Boosting Autumn Spice Smoothie”

Sun Cakes: From Couche Couche & Hoecakes to Now

Okay, this is my favorite recipe, and one of the most requested, so let me explain how ‘Sun Cakes’ came to be. Cush Cush/ Couche Couche is a cajun breakfast/supper food made of cornmeal fried in a skillet with bacon drippings (or oil). The cornmeal batter sizzles and crisps, and is turned over and brokenContinue reading “Sun Cakes: From Couche Couche & Hoecakes to Now”