Before we discuss this incredibly delicious garbanzo bean soup, I want to talk about the connection between veganism and the beautiful phrase – personal liberation. Personal liberation is a term from the ancient sage Shantideva. Shantideva was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist scholar who authored a poem called “The Way of the Bodhisattva”. According to this…
Vegan in Training – Day 2, Meal Planner Week 1 & Vegan Chicken Soup With Lemon & Rice “When we aspire for all beings to be free of suffering, we cultivate a sense of shared humanity… our world suddenly opens up to all kinds of possiblities” -~ Shantideva Welcome to vegan in training day 2.…
Vegan Shepherd’s Stew with Tofu Happy Monday everyone! Thanksgiving was fun, but I am glad to be back in my own home and in my own kitchen. The Monday after a long holiday week can sometimes be a little bit of a let down. I call it the post-holiday Monday blues. Sometimes it is just…
Is old age coming on? Are people encouraging you to slow down? How do you deal with that psyche? What are you going to do with all that power inside you? Aging can be difficult. It is essential to remember that even though your physical appearance changes, your spirit does not. It all comes down…
Death is inevitable. Unfortunately, the people we love are going to die, as are we. This past week my cousin’s husband passed away. He lived a long, exciting life, but that didn’t make it any easier for her. As I watched my cousin navigate her loss, It got me thinking about grief, and the…
Kindred spirits are two people that make a special connection by sharing a bond or experience that has drawn them together on a higher level of consciousness. ~~~urban dictionary A kindred spirit comes in all forms. Yesterday I was shopping in the Whole Foods produce section when I met mine. As you all know from…
The amount of happiness that you have depends on the amount of freedom you have in your heart ~~~Thich Nhat Hanh Yesterday I had a fascinating conversation with some friends about the relationship we have with our bodies. The new year of 2012 inspired many of us to make an effort to lose weight, and…
Over three weeks ago, I needed to go to into my safety deposit box at Bank of America. I looked everywhere but couldn’t find the key. It is weird because I have kept every key from every place I have lived, every car I have ever owned and even my honeymoon room wedding keys. I…
Roasted Poblano Soup with Potatoes & Corn Today I made a yummy roasted poblano soup. If you have never experienced a roasted poblano before you are definitely missing out. The poblano is a mild chili pepper and when dried it is called ancho chili. Most poblanos have a very mellow heat but sometimes you can…
This past weekend, I spent a lot of time with kids. I loved every minute of it because kids always bring out the best in me. I love their sense of wonder and silly stories and could listen to them for hours. When the weekend was over, it made me think a lot about…
