Curry Fava Bean Salad

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Doesn’t Smokey look so comfy? She just loves my pillow and never misses an opportunity to make make herself at home on it when I forget to make the bed further reminding me that I’m out of my game this week still recovering from a bladder infection and slightly goofed up on antibiotics. Ugh, I’ve [...]

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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Since I had some free time in the kitchen today, I decided to get a little crazy trying a complicated recipe that I’d never attempt on a weeknight. Apparently I was making such a mess running around the kitchen manically, Leela was getting a little nervous. And Smokey, well, was not. Even hubby took one [...]

Jicama Smoothie & Coconut Almond Butter

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When I first started getting into raw recipes, I gained a passion for jicama for its crisp texture, satisfying crunch, and fresh, versatile flavor that can go either savory or sweet. Jicama sticks are great dipped in hummus, pates, raw sauces, and even chocolate avocado pudding. At only about 45 calories per cup, it’s a [...]

Coconut Jicama Rice

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I’ve learned a lot about the nursing profession being raised by a nurse and having many nurses in the family, it’s a very high-stress job that requires a lot. It also affects people very differently, I’m surprised at the number of nurses that are over-weight and/or addicted to chain-smoking. You would think the profession would [...]