As
a little girl my Nana, an unlabeled vegetarian/ health nut/food
activist. Introduced me to a world of organic, sustainable fruits and
vegetables through her garden. She put her soul into her garden. On her
knees, in the dirt, for hours she'd hum and sing as she planted collard
greens, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash. Not to
mention our backyard had a peach, orange, and grape tree that we'd make
pies, jellies, salads, and casseroles from.
Nearby my Aunt Faye had
trees full of pecans, figs, and persimmons, (what I thought were orange
tomatoes). I lived like a country girl in the city which indirectly
taught me the importance of organic farming, sustainability, and food
justice. Although, I had been exposed to a world full of delicious
fruits and veggies the orange tomatoes stole my heart with their mild
sweetness, hint of spice, and chewy texture.
There
are two types of persimmons Fuyu and Hachiya. Fuyu persimmons are
shaped like tomatoes, with a tough outer skin, with a mild sweetness,
and can be eaten anytime. While Hachiya persimmons are acorn shaped,
with a soft outer skin, and can only be eaten when very ripe (or you
will get cotton mouth).
One
of the great things about persimmons are their versatility. They can be
eaten raw, baked with spices, canned and jellied, and even blended into
a smoothie. One of my favorite persimmon treats is my Raw Vegan
Persimmon Pudding.
I’ve included the recipe below:
2 Large, ripe persimmons
2 Frozen ripe bananas
4 Medjool dates
1 tsp. Vanilla
4 tbsp. Chia Seeds
4oz Coconut milk
Directions:
Combine
all ingredients in a blender on low speed until liquefied. Remove from
blender and pour in a container with a lid. Cover and put into freezer
for 20 minutes. Remove from freezer, serve with a mint and Chia seeds
for garnish.
(Picture coming soon)
Monday, November 26, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Restaurant Review: Golden Lotus
Me and Thai Iced Tea |
Vegan Veggie Pot Stickers with Peanut Sauce |
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Brown Rice |
Gourmet Spicy Lemongrass Chicken |
Check this place out and share your experience here. Happy Eating!!!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Life G.P.A
I
want to thank everyone for their patience with me... I have an inbox
full of messages, calls I have to return, a home I need to clean, a gym I
need to attend, and a stack of assignments to complete. I chewed off a
lot this year by deciding to return to school while balancing 2 jobs.
Now, 2 ½ months into the first semester things are getting REAL.
At the end of a long week of studying for 3 days straight, flashcards, little sleep, and 2 jobs nothing feels better than to see an A on an exam. I live for the grade. When it’s all said and done the grade reaffirms that all of my hard work and sacrifice isn’t in vain. I find this need for a grade spilling over into my personal life. Now that I am back in school I find myself wanting an A-F grade for everything. How clean is my room? A-F, How neat is my handwriting? A-F, How is my outfit? A-F, How well do I kiss? A-F......Seems I always need to know the grade. Of course If it’s less than an A I’m hurt yet even more determined to earn one. I want a 4.0 in life (and a few AP courses wouldn’t hurt either).
I am a Capricorn, and we love to be productive, organized, and accomplished. Although, I am making A’s in my classes. The rest of my life report card is suffering:
School A+
Work A-
Gym B-
Returning Calls C
Returning Emails D
Cleaning House F-
My life G.P.A is not looking good. (Anybody want to calculate it?) Not, to mention I only posted one post last week which utterly hurts my heart. Whether I have a million followers or not this blog grounds me. In many ways it gives me balance and motivates me to continue on my own journey toward total health and wellness while inspiring others.
I believe goal setting is important and effective for success yet I can’t help but wonder if a grading scale is necessary for every aspect of my life. Is it healthy or unrealistic and ultimately detrimental to all of my efforts? What are your thoughts on it?
In the meantime, as I struggle/strive to make the grade I appreciate all of your patience, support, comments, emails, invites, and love. You are noticed and appreciated please check your inbox soon for a reply message from me.
At the end of a long week of studying for 3 days straight, flashcards, little sleep, and 2 jobs nothing feels better than to see an A on an exam. I live for the grade. When it’s all said and done the grade reaffirms that all of my hard work and sacrifice isn’t in vain. I find this need for a grade spilling over into my personal life. Now that I am back in school I find myself wanting an A-F grade for everything. How clean is my room? A-F, How neat is my handwriting? A-F, How is my outfit? A-F, How well do I kiss? A-F......Seems I always need to know the grade. Of course If it’s less than an A I’m hurt yet even more determined to earn one. I want a 4.0 in life (and a few AP courses wouldn’t hurt either).
I am a Capricorn, and we love to be productive, organized, and accomplished. Although, I am making A’s in my classes. The rest of my life report card is suffering:
School A+
Work A-
Gym B-
Returning Calls C
Returning Emails D
Cleaning House F-
My life G.P.A is not looking good. (Anybody want to calculate it?) Not, to mention I only posted one post last week which utterly hurts my heart. Whether I have a million followers or not this blog grounds me. In many ways it gives me balance and motivates me to continue on my own journey toward total health and wellness while inspiring others.
I believe goal setting is important and effective for success yet I can’t help but wonder if a grading scale is necessary for every aspect of my life. Is it healthy or unrealistic and ultimately detrimental to all of my efforts? What are your thoughts on it?
In the meantime, as I struggle/strive to make the grade I appreciate all of your patience, support, comments, emails, invites, and love. You are noticed and appreciated please check your inbox soon for a reply message from me.
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