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With the use of Quinoa, an ancient grain, instead of pasta the classic Minestrone is made gluten free! With the use of the parmesan substitute recipe below, this soup is also vegan! This is a thick vegetable/bean soup, traditionally made with the addition of pasta. It has a long history dating back to pre-Roman days,…

Mom what’s for dinner?? Here ya go! Grab your slow cooker, dust it off and you’re so done with dinner.I can’t wait to make this tonight, as I purchased a super cool professional grade food slicer gadget at the State Fair! WooHoo! 2 Tablespoons cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil 1 purple or yellow onion, finely chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2…

Coconut Oil is amazing in your green smoothies! I have used it and it helps satiate your hunger, as well. It is also wonderful for your hair and on your skin! I have used this amazing oil in place of leave in conditioner for years. Also, it makes for a great safe lotion alternative. I…

Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls (Makes 13) 1 tbsp yeast 1 cup milk of choice 2 tbsp sweetener of choice (not xylitol or stevia) 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, spelt flour, or all-purpose Gluten Free flour ( I found a GF flour by Namaste Foods at Costco) 2 tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup sugar of…

This last few weeks have been really emotionally trying, as my mother in law had a traumatic brain injury. She had been in a drug induced coma like state for over three weeks in the ICU. It has resurfaced the deep loss of my own mother. We really have had no idea if, or when,…

So.. it’s been a really long time since I updated my blog. Life happens. I moved from the Lone Star State to Southern California and then moved one more time within the area! I’ve gotten divorced and gained a new boyfriend.. it’s been a tough road but life is positive for me right now! One…

I found this great recipe on Skinnytaste.com! It’s a great choice for vegetarians or those who observe “Meatless Mondays”. Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups cooked spaghetti squash (from about 2 small) 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup flour (use 2 tbsp corn starch for gf) 2 cups skim milk…

These last 15 days have been very trying. The theme of the month is resetting. WHOA. I really have had some major resets in my immediate family, as well as in my life. I have been air-headed, irritable, edgy, NON motivated in my head, and this is not like me at all. I feel like…

Make deep and permanent change by allowing things that are already showing signs of disintegrating to really fall apart and go into the void and out of existence. If you feel despairing about this process it is only natural as the mind cannot conceive of the creativity that lies just beyond. It only knows to…

CHILI ROASTED SALMON WITH CILANTRO CREAM I found this great recipe on Fitness Magazine’s website here. It’s a super easy, quick and healthy meal choice, perfect for back-to-school time! ~Mina Nutrition facts per serving: 444 calories, 33g protein, 22g carbohydrate, 25g fat (5.9g saturated), 3g fiber INGREDIENTS: Nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4…