Choosing Connection: Let Yourself Shine
I spent the evening with one of my favorite groups of people last night at an event called the Cosmic Cafe. In this group, I can allow my full self out to play and let myself shine. This is so … Continued
Healthier Holiday Desserts
I used to be a professional baker and my family counted on my sweet contributions to the holidays. It wasn’t fun to try to change this, but my health and well-being over the holidays is more important than their temporary … Continued
Baked Lentils and Rice with Root Vegetables
Baked grain dishes can be a very satisfying way to add deep warmth and variety to meals. They are especially nourishing in a cold, damp climate like the Pacific Northwest. This technique, learned from Sharon Gray at Belly & Soul, … Continued
Virtual Vegan Potluck – Roasted Kabocha and Beets with Hijiki and Sesame Orange Dressing
Welcome to the Virtual Vegan Potluck!! I wasn’t really focusing on a dish with seasonal flair, but this one definitely has it. Lovely deep orange and beet red with a festive orange dressing and the addition of hijiki. This dish … Continued
Sweet Polenta with Seasonal Fruit Compote
Polenta is super versatile. Eaten while soft and hot it can make a lovely porridge or a base for saucy beans. Let cool and it becomes firm enough to use as a crust for pizza or even as a pancake substitute. Here … Continued
Aligning with Autumn
It’s clearly Autumn now in the Pacific Northwest. The past few days have been warm and sunny and the nights chilly. It seems like the change in temperature has been abrupt after having such a long stretch of gorgeous summer … Continued
Have you ever gone on a first date with yourself?
Last night I took myself out on our first date. A real date. I have been setting intentions which each new moon this year and the Libra new moon is a great opportunity to set intentions around relationship and balance. … Continued
Pressure Cooked Brown Rice with Chestnuts
Have you cooked with dried chestnuts? I love the way they add sweetness and texture to brown rice. As our weather turns from late summer to autumn, I start pressure cooking my rice more frequently. Adding chestnuts is one of … Continued
Sitting Under Trees
If you haven’t discovered Nicole Cody’s blog, Cauldrons and Cupcakes, I recommend taking a look. This is one blog where I try not to miss a post. Nicole writes stories from her own spiritual path, her experience with Lyme disease … Continued
Choosing Connection
Connection is very important to me. It’s important to every one of us, even if it may not always seem to be the case. Connection is actually our natural state. As natural to us as breathing. I can see clearly … Continued