Where To Start….

by Namaste Gurl on January 6, 2012

Hello!

Quite literally, where do I begin at.  To say that this my winter vacation thus far has been relaxing and low key would be an understatement, although it has provided a sense of relief since my rigorous school semester ended.  With the holidays at their peak– meaning lots of family and various holiday related activities– I have definitely kept busy as well as taken this time to rest and take a breather (but I’ll get into that later!).

As much as many of you don’t want to think about the holidays for awhile,  reminisce with me one, two weeks back….

Presentsssss opened!
Classic family brunch.
Egg veggie scramble for them and tofu scramble for me, as well as roasted herbed potatoes, buttered toast, fruit salad and enough juice to go around.
Not a creature was present, not even a mouse!
Christmas Eve 2011.  Mindblowing.
……..
Then Christmas dinner happened, where many family members and friends gathered around the table to celebrate and end a very special day.
Huge salad with roasted beets, apple, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette, Pumpkin cornbread bake, roasted root veggies, and roast (for the omnivores).
A major hit among the table!
Made by yours truly.
A plentiful holiday it was, nothing more and nothing less could have been asked for. Lots of family, an abundance of delicious homemade food, spot- on weather and plenty of laughs– just the way every year should be ended. I hope everyone’s holidays were as rich and full as mine. :)
.**Blogging- break hiatus talk and the future for my blog to be continue. Stay tuned.
XO

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I Think I’m Turning Orange, I Really Think So…

by Namaste Gurl on December 20, 2011

Around this time, I think most of all fellow bloggers can agree that there’s no problem getting in that beta- carotene…..  Am I right, or am I right?

Breakfast today.

Pumpkin- Chai Smoothie in a bowl

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 heaping tsp chai spice
  • Vanilla and stevia

Topped with [homemade] pumpkin spice granola, cranberry sauce and chai spiced almond butter.

Pumpkin tofu, anybody?

Or how about some pumpkin- coconut ice cream?

Or how about getting your orange on through another one of my root veggie favs, a gooey sweet potato?

So darn good.

Squash and sweet potatoes don’t suit your fancy?  How about a batch of my cinnamon- coconut carrot fries…..

Are you like me, do you consume copious amounts of orange foods (and i’m not talking about food coloring, all natural) especially during the squash season?!?

Whatever the case, get you’re orange on.  Your body will thank you.

:)

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Chili Three Ways

December 15, 2011

For a holiday gathering recently, I made a big ole’ batch of veggie chili to share for the people who did not want to take part in the main meat dish.  Not just any chili though…. Ashley’s cocoa chill.  Better yet, I threw it in my spiffy slow cooker and let it do the magic [...]

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Just Keep Swimming…

December 13, 2011

I‘m happy to report that in just a couple short days away, I’ll be free of the rigorous school semester and beginning my winter break. Hallelujah! Although I wish it began today, I have to push a wee bit longer, which is ok since the end results are worth it. Aside from studying, studying and [...]

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These Are A Few Of My Fav Things….

December 10, 2011

Hey, all! Wonder if I’ve disappeared into a black hole?  If you consider the library your second home and textbooks all you look at currently, then yes, i’ve been consumed by the black hole of FINALS.  On the plus side, i’ll be done in exactly one week from today, but until then it’s major serious [...]

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Baby It’s Cold Outside: 3 Warming Holiday Soup Recipes

December 3, 2011

I don’t know what screams winter more than soup…. you tell me.  With the semester shortly wrapping up and the weather getting brisker, there’s nothing I crave more than a warming and wholesome bowl of good ole’ soup. And for me, that means chock full of legumes, whole grains, yummy spices and lots of vegetables. [...]

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Comfort Food Made Fast.

November 29, 2011

Hi, friends!  I hope everyone had a much better start to their week than I did.  It’s major school crunch time right now, meaning exam- project- and paper after another. I’m beyond stressed and overwhelmed, but in two weeks i’ll be done, so I just gotta push a bit longer. Hence why my meals have [...]

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Thanksgiving in a Bite.

November 26, 2011

How was everybody’s Thanksgiving holiday this year?  I sure hope it was as good as mine, filled with lots (and I mean LOTS) of family, friends, delicious food, and relaxation. And for those of you who braved the Black Friday crowds such as I did, I hope you’re recovering well.  All I can say is [...]

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It’s Looking A lot like Thanksgiving.

November 24, 2011

As of now I’m humming, “It’s Looking A lot Like Christmas… er, Thanksgiving”. After four rather brutal hours of chopping, whisking, stirring, spilling, and cursing I completed my Vegan Thanksgiving dishes….. This year, just like every other, my family and I are heading up north to our extended families home where many other guests will [...]

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As Seen In The Blogworld: Must Make Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes.

November 22, 2011

Can you believe the day we’ve all been waiting for (or agonizing over!) is just three short days away? Crazy, no?  I don’t know how you feel, but it came sure fast! I want to share a collection of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes I’ve complied that I’ve seen around the blogworld. Because if you’re like [...]

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