That's me on NYE enjoying some Martinell's Sparking Cider in a fancy glass. Here's to 2012!! I've seen other people make lists of things they want to do in 2012 or before their next birthday. I decided I'd like to make my own list. It's a great feeling at the end of the year to be able to cross things off a list. Who's kidding, it feels good to …Read More
Pay Now or Pay Later: Making Lasting Changes
I’m on a semi-cleanse, nothing too restrictive, just hoping to get off sugar and processed foods, while eating more veggies, raw foods, and juicing more. I already made the commitment to my health and happiness over 9 years ago when I went vegan. So I don’t feel like I need to do a restrictive cleanse for the new year. I want to make lasting impacts on my diet and wellness …Read More
What’s New For The Blissful Chef!
Hello everyone and what's up 2012!? Hope you had a wonderful New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. I totally relaxed yesterday knowing that today would be back to work. When you woke up today did it feel different? It just feels like another day to me, but I have SO many ideas swimming in my head and so many ways I want to connect with you all. One …Read More
Bye bye 2011! Welcome to 2012!
"Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." ~ Saint Francis of Assisi It's that time of the year when we take time to reflect. For me 2011 was an action packed year! It began finding out my father had prostate cancer and making plans to move back home to get him on a vegan diet. That followed 2 exciting months in Bangkok, Thailand working on …Read More
Creamy Pumpkin Egg Nog
What do you do when you have leftover pumpkin puree? You either make Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, Pumpkin Hot Chocolate or if you have some egg nog leftover you make this drink! I would call this a smoothie, but it’s so sweet and delicious I’d rather call it a treat. I threw in some protein powder so I could call it “healthy” Remember the trick to the perfect chilled smoothie is …Read More
One of my favorite companies: Eden Foods
EDEN Foods is a pioneer of the natural foods movement. In the 60's it started as a co-op, grew into a natural food store selling grains, beans, and such, then they added on a cafe. Eden Deli was one of the only places you could get a healthy whole foods meal. In 1972, Eden began it's journey as the oldest natural and organic food company and continues today to provide …Read More