Cozy Hummus Bowl & "Isa Does It"

I didn't grow up eating sprouts but they sure take Isa Moskowitz's hummus bowl to the next level. I was surprised that only one of my 3 sons pulled it off his plate. Progress!

It's funny how my iPod pic on Instagram is cleaner than this one. I took this pic using my regular camera. Ha! lol
 

I've been cooking out of Isa Does It for the last few days and really enjoy all the recipes. This hummus bowl is made using tofu (marinated in soy sauce, vegetable broth, prepared mustard & garlic powder), mixed green, rice, cucumber & tomato. So delicious and most importantly filling.

We all loved the coconut chana saag ( pg 154) and the cauliflower-pesto pasta was a great dinner.

I enjoy a big beautiful cookbook with lots of pictures and this one definitely delivered.  I think this cookbook is worth buying, but since my library has it, I will just check it out for inspiration & meal planning. I'm actually taking it back today since someone else placed it on hold. lol #thelibrarylife

Vegan Favorites! November 2013

It's about that time again! In my latest YouTube video I review some of my favorite vegan products.

Products mentioned in the video.....

Moroccan mint green tea-bought it from Wegmans

Flax Seasoning

Whipped products

TofuXpress-this is a gift from my friend, Michelle

So Delicious Pumpkin Spice

The Compound Effect- A must read!

Watch the video below and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more vlogs and cooking videos.

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Disclaimer: Not a sponsored video-The Flax Seasoning and TofuXpress were given to me as gifts. Everything else was purchased with my own money. All opinions are my own.

FINALLY! Daiya Has Cheese Slices

I'm probably late to the game but I'm sooo glad Daiya finally has cheese slices. 

In the beginning, I wasn't a fan of vegan cheese. In fact, it took about 2 years to acquire a taste for it.  It doesn't taste anything like conventional cheese (everybody would already be eating it, right? lol) but it's a decent alternative.

These days, I use it to make grilled cheese sandwiches and lasagna.  

I've purchased 2 packs of the provolone cheese so far. No issues with the first pack but the cheese in the second pack seemed dry and crumbled a lot.

Overall, I'm super happy that I don't have to deal with their block cheese anymore.

What's your favorite brand of vegan cheese?

July Favorites

Happy August!

I recorded a new video for my July favorites. I didn't try many store-bought items this past month, but did want to share a little of what we've been eating and drinking. Did you try anything new and exciting in July? Leave me a comment below. :-)

Items mentioned in the video:

*Banana smoothie....I've been adding chia gel  (1 tbsp of chia seeds and about 1/2 cup water soaked for 30 mins) to my smoothie.

*I didn't have many store-bought items but I wanted to tell you guys about my Diva Cup. I love having an alternative that's better for the environment, convenient, and discreet. Check out the Diva Cup website for more info. I also wrote about my experience last year here.

*Quinoa rocks! I love it for lunch with black beans, cilantro, salt pepper and lime juice. 

*Book:  You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

*Quote: "Don't compare your chapter 1 to someone else's chapter 20." 

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*****All items in the video were purchased with my own money**** 

Vegan Favorites | June 2013

I really like putting together these quick videos sharing my favorite vegan food, cosmetics, smoothie, quote and book for the month. "Faves" videos are very popular with the beauty community on YouTube, so I figured it would be cool to talk about the vegan stuff and some of my other interests, too.

Products mentioned: 

**Tinkyada Pasta Joy brown rice pasta-We're not a gluten-free family but I've been testing out gluten-free pasta since my youngest son has an intolerance.

**LaraBar Apple Pie 

**Smoothie:
2 1/2 cups spring mix
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup mixed berries
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 cup water
8-10 ice cubes

This smoothie isn't sweet at all. You can reduce the amount of greens and add medjool dates, agave nectar or more fruit if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.

**Baby Cakes Donut Maker I posted a donut recipe here

**Quote "Freedom is realizing that you can do anything you want with your life AND NO ONE CAN STOP YOU." Happy Black Woman I LOVE quotes and post several a week on my Lifestyle blog.

**Book: Choose Yourself by James Altucher (affiliate link)

*******All items were purchased with my own money*******