I took a vegan cooking class a few years ago and in the course of preparing the food, the instructor was extolling the virtues of her high-powered blender called a Vitamix. I clearly remember thinking at the time that anyone who would spend $600 on a blender was certifiably nuts and I would never make … Continue reading Why I Love My Vitamix and a Starter Green Smoothie Recipe
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Love, Gratitude, Guest Posting and Granola
Happy Valentine's Day!!! I hope your day is filled with homemade Valentine's cards, tons of hugs and kisses, dozens of roses, lots of chocolate and perhaps even some champagne to celebrate this day of love. As a special Valentine's treat for me - my very good friends over at the Parenting Network invited me to do a … Continue reading Love, Gratitude, Guest Posting and Granola
Decadent Vegan Brownie Bites
I have to admit that I was feeling quite sorry for myself last week. It’s been a rough winter for colds and bugs in our house and my little guy was still battling a nagging cough, my husband plunked his extensive upcoming travel schedule in front of me for my (insert eye roll and loud … Continue reading Decadent Vegan Brownie Bites
The Importance of Making Mistakes
"Mistakes are simply opportunities for learning" This has been my parenting motto for a long time. It took me a while to get my head around the concept but thanks to some amazing mentors, I’ve grown to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning. Every spilled glass of juice, every blow-out sibling fight, every … Continue reading The Importance of Making Mistakes
Creamy Tomato Macaroni Soup
I grew up in a very small touristy town and one of my first jobs was as a coffee-girl at a quaint and traditional restaurant called The Golden Apple. I would greet each table with a basket of freshly made sticky buns and tea biscuits, I’d stop by the table again after the waitress had … Continue reading Creamy Tomato Macaroni Soup
Lori Leigh Wilson 