New Horizons

A year has passed since the last time I held a soon to be service dog!

Last night was the New Horizons charity event generously presented by the Leeds Foundation.

They raise money to go towards the training and placing of much needed service dogs.

They also take part in an amazing program where they bring dogs to prisons where they are trained by the inmates. They offer the dogs for fostering over the weekends.

Want a weekend dog that is trained better than any other dog in the world!?

These are the puppies that will make their way to prison!

I love how they smell!! So squishy!

It was a beautiful and successful event. I look forward to next year!

xoxo

past. present. future.

It's been a while since I have written anything. I spent the beginning of the week in my bed. UGH!

The universe is always very clear with me when I need to take a step back and slow down.

It knocks my ass into bed!

I am now feeling great and back into the swing of life.

Being home bound did give me a chance to spend some time in the kitchen.....I know!

I just couldn't help myself.

I will post recipes next, but, today I just wanted to talk about life.

deep....right!

It is so amazing to me how we are continually evolving beings. We have no fixed point in life. Everyday and every experience shifts us in some way. Whether we realize it or not.

In the past week I have reconnected with two of my closest childhood friends.

There was a time where our paths veered away from each other and now it feels right to bring it closer together. It has been a very powerful and healing experience to make these connections.

It just goes to show you that you never know what hides around the corner.

I never know!

It is never too late to say I am sorry....even if they don't know why you are apologizing!!!

This life is a magical and sacred gift.

I hold the deepest of respect for the people in it.....

past, present, and future.

Have a beautiful weekend!

Yummy healing recipes to follow!

Namaste

xoxo

vegged out soup!

This is a lovely and yummy creation that happened when I needed to use a LOT of veggies that were just chillin in our frige!

Vegged Out Soup

Ingredients:

coconut oil

onion

garlic

cauliflower

green beans

carrots

tomatoes

celery

tempeh

kale & celery pulp ( leftover from juicing)

quinoa

salt

pepper

red pepper flakes

bay leaves

dulse flakes

nori flakes

I started by sauteing the vegetables in the coconut oil

until softened

I added about 6 cups of water (or veg stock) or about 1 inch over veggies

add spices , quinoa, and tempeh

bring to a boil and then simmer just until 

veggies are soft and quinoa has fully cooked

( look for the little white tails to come off of each grain)

You can add ANY vegetables you like!

I topped it with some fresh arugula and nutritional yeast.

I love how the tomatoes burst with flavor and this is a great way to re-use your pulp from juicing.

Enjoy!

xoxo

ch ch ch chia!!

Chia Pudding

This is an easy way to include a fantastically superior food in your diet.

1/3 cup chia seeds

2 cups nut milk ( I used home made almond milk.....any kind will do)

1 Tbsp sweetener, to taste ( raw honey )

I added about 1/2 Tbsp cacao powder

dash of cinnamon on top

let the chia, sweetener, and milk soak for 5 mins and then refrigerate over night.

add in flavors and mix together....cacao, cinnamon......

It will create a slimy gelatinous texture......the chias are activated and have released the full health benefits!!

Father approved!!

Just a few benefits of the Chia seed:

- helps lower blood pressure

- improved digestion

- healthy skin

- stabilize blood sugar levels

- reduce inflammation

- lose weight

- boost energy & mood

and the list goes on..............

xoxo