being healthy is finally delicious!
Of course, my initial response is to yell from the top of my lungs “YES YOU DO!” Before we get to that, perhaps you’re asking, “What exactly is a wellness vacation?” Vacations are often looked at through total overindulgence or nothing lens. Coming back from a vacation and needing to go immediately on a diet…
I was talking with my adopted Grandma Denise a few months ago about her upcoming 94th birthday. “I’m going to jump out of a plane” she mentioned off-handedly as if it’s a normal occurrence for everyone, let alone someone in their 90’s. Eleanor Roosevelt said “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in…
This Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Chowder is the the BOMB. First time I made it we were licking our bowls. Second time too, if I’m being honest. This is one of those recipes that works great with leftovers. My kind of meal prepping mean tossing pans of veggies in the oven, just a little simple salt…
This makes a small batch of Shrimp and Pea Succotash. It was the perfect amount for 2 of us for lunch, with a loaf of garlic bread. Happy eating,~Monique Shrimp and Pea Succotash 1 dozen shrimp1 tbls ghee or avocado1/4 cup frozen pearl onions1/4 white onion, diced1 red pepper, diced1 cup frozen peas1 cup frozen…
Almond milk. Sesame milk. Oat milk. Dairy free milk can be made from really anything …. like a banana. Blend with water and you’re good to go. It’s lightly sweetened from the banana with a boost of protein from the hemp seeds; perfect with breakfast cereal or granola. Or try it warm with a pinch…
This is ‘Eat the Rainbow’ served up on a platter! It’s gorgeous, nutritious and downright scrumptious! Roasting vegetables with orange segments is genius, they flavor the veg and become deeply sweet in process. This Roasted Orange Vegetable Salad with Quinoa Slaw might be my new favorite platter meal!Happy Eating~Monique Roasted Orange Vegetable Salad 1 package…
Avocado Rose Breakfast Bowl 1 cup cooked quinoa (try my quinoa slaw)1/2 avocado1 egg yolk or whole egg if preferred1 tbls hemp seeds1 tbls toasted pumpkin seeds1 tbls ghee1/2 cup brothpinch of flaky sea salt Warm the quinoa and broth in a small skillet, pour into a serving bowl. Return the pan to the heat,…
