Pumpkin Hummus Servings: 4 Quick and easy. Use it on sandwiches, as a salad topper or vegetable dip, and more! Ingredients: Directions: Adapted from and image courtesy of: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/pumpkin-hummus/ 1-Pot Pumpkin Black Bean Soup Servings: 4 This Thai/Mexican-influenced soup is…
Well Enough It is not much to look at! The once-vivid display of color is now washed out. Many of the blooms are spent, and the aging tomato vines struggle to hold their fruit. In many instances, things have literally…
Carrot Cake Bake Servings: approximately 16 bars Ingredients: Directions: Notes: Adapted from: https://balancingandie.com/vegangrainfreecarrotcakeblondies/ Chocolate Peanut Butter (or other Nut/Seed) Energy Balls Servings: approximately 14 balls Ingredients: Directions: Karen’s Additional Recommendations: Adapted from: https://wellnessdove.com/healthy-vegan-chickpea-energy-balls/ Crispy Cheesy Chickpeas (Health(ier) Goldfish) Servings: 18…
Popularity: A Relentless Taskmaster As I write this newsletter article, I am mindful that the old local high school, which I am told was built in the 1950’s, is being torn down just a couple blocks from our home. I…
Spicy BBQ Sauce Servings: approximately ⅓ cup of sauce Ingredients: Directions: Note: This is Asian-inspired, but we put it on everything! Therefore, I quadruple the recipe when I make it. Here’s a simple Roasted Cauliflower recipe that pairs nicely with…
Productively Wasting Time I have always found April to be a challenging month. During the winter months, some aspects of my life are able to hibernate (certain home, garden, and work projects), but then spring, a season literally and figuratively…
Cultivating “Yikes” Moments Several weeks ago, on the eve of Epiphany (January 6th), I texted a life-long mentor/friend/colleague in ministry, with one of my epiphanies for the year, thus far. I wrote, “Some of the seminarians currently in school right…
Apricot/Pecan/Coconut Bar – Using “Ultimate” Formula (Makes 12 Bars) Ingredients (and an example shown in the photo above): Directions: Note: You’ll have the most success if you use unsalted, unsweetened versions of the ingredients and control the sweetness and saltiness…
“Lightening Up” Expectations With the holiday season close upon us, it’s natural for our stress levels to start to rise. Why does this happen in such a predictable pattern every year? Perhaps, in part, it’s the expectations we set for…
Lightened Up Holiday “Classic” Recipes Raw Cranberry-Orange-Apple Relish Ingredients: Directions: Notes:*We highly recommend using organic citrus (if feasible), especially if the fruit is imported. For more information about the health concerns of conventional citrus, click here. Apples are also on…
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