Tag Archives: food
Thanksgiving in the Carolinas
This year I went to visit my Dad in North Carolina- I was literally flying solo. Sans my hubby who stayed with his parents and our pup this year. I missed having him around, but it was nice to have some quality time with my Dad. I don’t get to see him very much during […]
All Raw Vegan all the Time!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’m back on my raw vegan diet. I started a six week trial over a year ago and it was the first time in my life I didn’t suffer from stomach aches, fatigue, constipation (TMI?) etc. There really is something to a plant based diet. In […]
New to The Bangor Daily News!
Hi Everyone! I’m excited to be joining your blogging community! It looks like I’m in good company. I’ve been working on Happy New Lear for over a year- I started right before Alex and I got married. It’s been my own little outlet to share with my family and friends across the country and also […]
Free Grilling Ebook Today ’til Monday!
Starting today “No Frills Grillin” will be available for free until midnight on Sunday. Follow the link here to download from Amazon for your Kindle or Kindle app for ipad. Also take a look at my last post for the recipe I tested from the ebook. Grilled Peaches with Ricotta and Honey Almond Sauce Happy […]
Vino, Vida, Vici
I wined, I saw, I conquered! Alex and I shared a lovely evening at home with friends and family while we hosted a Wine Shop at home event. Renee Curtis was our wine educator for the evening and walked us through the subtleties and nuances of three sweet whites and three bold/spicy reds. We paired […]
Light Summery Cocktails and Pickled Cherries
I’m back on the raw diet in full force which means I am trying to look for healthier options when happy hour comes around. I found this deliciously light and sweet Red Red “Vine” Cocktail on yummly. You’ll need: 12 Fresh Concord grapes 2 oz Bulldog Gin 2 Fresh mint leaves 1 (.25-inch) slice Fresh […]
Mumbo Jumbo, I Love GUMBO!
I was recently told by my acupuncturist that I needed to add more okra in my diet. Aside from having it with pasta, I was inspired to try to make my very first gumbo! It just so happens that it’s just in time for Fat Tuesday as well. I grew up on my mom’s jambalaya, […]
Beet, Apple, Pear, Ginger Juice
You might have seen my last post where I mentioned Beet Juice… Beet juice is my new favorite to make and it happens to be a favorite of the Olympians as well. It’s rich in nitrates which give athletes a performance boost. The nitrates help muscles use oxygen more efficiently and have been compared to […]
Eating RAW
Today signifies the end of my first week on my new raw diet. I couldn’t have done it without the help of Elizabeth Fraser of Girl Gone Raw. She is our local raw food enthusiast and helps others in the community reach their raw potential. Elizabeth and her Veggie Maki Rolls I have had many […]