Joyce’s Kanella

If you read memoir or are writing your own, and are not already reading and following Joyce Maynard on social media, I would recommend that you do. I took Joyce’s Creative Live writing course last year; which is now on sale for ten dollars, and it was hugely helpful. Joyce shared this cookie recipe on … Continue reading

Raw Pad Thai

I have an entire shelf in my library dedicated to cookbooks. This recipe came from Raw Vitalize by Mimi Kirk and her daughter, Mia Kirk White. Mimi is a raw vegan, chef and author. Mia is a nutritionist. Raw Vitalize is a 21- day reset program where you eat three raw meals per day to … Continue reading

Sesame Encrusted Tofu Steaks

I love tofu! But, it gets such a bad rap for no reason and it’s so good for us! We eat it each week; sometimes several times per week. I eat it because I love it, but it also inadvertently helps reduce my menopausal hot flashes. I will link some articles at the bottom of … Continue reading

Pad Thai

Chances are you probably have some of these ingredients in your frig and pantry, so what is one to do? Add a few more ingredients and make some Pad Thai. Easy. Ingredients: 3 – eggs 1- pack rice noodles 2 – 4 Green onions Fresh Cilantro 1/2 cup or so- Crushed peanuts Lime wedges Bean … Continue reading

Chana Masala

Hey! Long time no see! Hope you’re all well. Happy Novel Writing Month! I mean, November! Ugh! Right now, I’m up to my eyeballs in my writing. I’m 53,630 words into my second memoir and well… I’m kinda stuck! It’s not flowing as I’d hoped. It takes time to find your theme and all, but … Continue reading

Cold Chili Noodle Salad

There’s a heatwave happening all over the globe right now. My pen pal tells me they are running in the high eighties in England right now. And they are dying of heat. Lol! Meanwhile, it was 106 degrees here yesterday. Whew! Today, I went swimming and came home to make this. It’s super flavorful and … Continue reading

Potato Corn Chowder

Rainy season! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sometimes hot and rainy, sometimes cool and rainy, but wet! And you know they that means! Blankets and staying inside. It’s my favorite weather and the perfect time to make soup and bread, whether hot or cool. Hashtag soupgirl! This recipe is from Ambitious Kitchen … Continue reading

Watermelon Pizza

There’s two words you don’t see used together, buuuut… it’s delicious! Great for a hot day when you crave something sweet, but not toooo sweet. This would be a great for your 4th of July. Ingredients: 1 – watermelon Fruit – your choice. 1 – vanilla dairy-free yogurt Cinnamon Crushed pistachios Directions: Cut watermelon into … Continue reading

Caldo sans Huevos

This recipe is from Pao from 90-Day Fiancé and the show Foody Call on Discovery +. It’s originally called Caldo (warm) con (with) huevos (eggs.) So, I’m guessing that this vegan version would be called Caldo sans (without) eggs. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This is the most bland soup I’ve ever made as its “broth” consists only of … Continue reading