North African Lentils on Naan

While we endure the cold winter months with Covid present in our lives, the little things we can do to bring warmth into home and heart may brighten our days. Stress can do a real number on ourselves, not only psychologically but physiologically as well. There are practices we can add to our lives and …

Eating Well on a Tight Budget During Scarcity and Pandemic

As basic items run low, and people hunker down during Quarantine, itโ€™s so important to do what you can to keep up your health. Like so many other people in this country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ and around the world ๐ŸŒŽ, we have felt the impacts of life around us pausing. With the loss of income, eating well …

Ecuadorian Garbanzo Stew

This recipe originally called for ๐Ÿ“, but I decided to incorporate the use of high fiber beans and savory mushrooms ๐Ÿ„ instead. Everyone must listen to their body, and I know my body tells me it really appreciates legumes and mushrooms. When cutting down on meat consumption, it’s important to pay attention to foods that …

Cheesy Rice and Beans

Nothing satisfies like a meal from your childhood. And something my sister and I grew up on, and for me, was a staple in college, was Kraft Macaroni and Cheese with a can of Ranch-style Beans. Itโ€™s as terrible to your health as you would guess, oh but that powder cheesy goodness with the sweet-savory-zesty …

Burmese Chickpea Aloo Curry

As it grows colder in our new home state of Virginia, the craving for warm, stewy, savory dishes grows, too. As the days become shorter and colder, we find ourselves staying inside a little more, and maybe subsequently, finding ourselves a little gloomy. A practice I’ve been trying to implement more regularly is sitting in …