Fried Rice, Nigerian Style
While my MIL is visiting us, I’m learning as many Nigerian recipes that I can. It’s quite a different way of cooking than I’m used to, … Continue reading Fried Rice, Nigerian Style
While my MIL is visiting us, I’m learning as many Nigerian recipes that I can. It’s quite a different way of cooking than I’m used to, … Continue reading Fried Rice, Nigerian Style
It can be difficult to find seasonings as a vegan. You look and look but the additives are overwhelming. It’s especially difficult as a whole-foods based, … Continue reading Seasoning Options #1
Cauliflower has a lot of benefits. It has Fiber, Protein, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, B-6 but it also has Fats, Carbs, and Sodium. When we … Continue reading Cauliflower Trials #2
Usually when someone says I’m “purging” that indicates something very negative. In the US, purging is a huge warning sign that someone is doing something harmful to their body. However, in Nigeria, purging is something you do on a monthly … Continue reading Purging
Wow, what a mess. What a disaster…if only it had worked…Whelp, we tried. That’s the gist of this recipe. But try it, it might work for you. B.B.B. = Black Bean Burgers 2 cans of Black Beans 2 tbsp of Flax Seed Meal 3 tbsp of Water 1 cup of Oats Salt 1 tsp of Cumin 1 Garlic Clove or 1 tsp of Garlic Powder 3/4 of a cup of Ian’s Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Recommendations: Use more spices: paprika, oregano, parsley. Get creative! Directions: (Note: this recipe did not go as planned) Drain, heat, and smash Black Beans Make Flax … Continue reading Black Bean Burger Trial and Errors #1
Ah, I’ve done this one before, but it’s been a while. In 2017, my hubby and I watched “What the Health” and I totally freaked out. I paced up and down for 1 hour rambling about how the system is rigged and how people lied to us all of our lives. I was worried, I was stressed up, but mostly, I was scared. I was scared that my husband was now contaminated with eating all of this GMO food. I was scared that I had eaten GMO food for 25 years. I was scared that we had both been eating … Continue reading Tofu Experiments #1
As summer approaches, hubby and I have started to think of ways to lose weight and be healthy. We’re nearing our 30’s and we know the difficulties that could possibly come our way. After watching so many family members and … Continue reading Spring Smoothies
Today is the starting point. From now on wards, my family and I have committed to a whole food, plant based diet. We have agreed to eat certain fish about twice a month. We agreed that our health is important and needs more attention. Our baby girl needs both her parents throughout her life. So, we have committed to being more food conscious and live a more physically active lifestyle. Cauliflower Wings 1 Cauliflower Head Hot Sauce (you could make this, but I didn’t) Dr. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (you could make this into a Sesame Sauce or BBQ. I’ll try … Continue reading Cauliflower Trials #1