I recently came accross this explanation of what karma is by Pema Chödrön: People get into a heavy-duty sin and guilt trip, feeling that if things are going wrong, that means that they did something bad and they are being punished. That’s not the idea at all. The idea of karma is that you continually get the…
Author: Frenchie
Shredded kale salad [GF]
Kale is soooo good for you. Right? It is! Or so does everyone say… I recently read something about these trends being totally fabricated. I need to find it gain. In the meantime, le’s just enjoy a really tasty and satisfying recipe. I have even served it at Thanksgiving and everyone loved it, all type of-vores combined. Ingredients:…
Soft+creamy vegan cheese, cashew-based [GF]
Surprisingly, I do not miss cheese that much. I found tasty replacements… And I still eat real cheese every now and then, I just hardly buy it. I decided to eat more vegan because of how it made me feel… And sometimes, cheese tastes quite good (insert a glass of wine, or two). Ingredients: 1/2c…
Cocoa fudge black bean brownies energy bites [GF]
These are not sweet at all, I like to eat one before a long afternoon run. Ingredients: 1 thumb-size chunk fresh ginger 6 pitted dates 2 TBSP flaxmeal + 5 TBSP water 1x15oz can black beans, rinsed+ drained 1 TBSP coconut oil 2 TBSP avocado (about the half of a small one) 1/4c unsweetened cocoa…
Healthy fries!
But there’s nothing healthy about fries you say, my nutrition-aware reader! Or, there is as long as they’re sprinkled with fresh parsley and lemon juice like those from that Greek restaurant (yes, Maureen, I’m talking about you!). Well, try those parsnip fries. And if it’s your husband doing the groceries, you need to write: parsnips,…
Breakfast tarte aux pommes végane
So, SOMEBODY told me this did not deserve to be called apple pie because it was neither rich or sweet enough,… I personally like it but, okay, I’ll compromise and trick you by using the French name and calling it a breakfast dish :> Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH: 1/2c heaping white flour + 1c whole-wheat…
Ladies, let your boobs bounce!
A short manifesto for sensible feminism (Women’s magazines are not Gospel truth) Obesity has been shown to act like the flu: if a lot of people around you are overweight, you face an increased risk of catching their disease. Surrounding yourself, physically or virtually, with healthy people can inoculate you. Join a run club or…
The things no one tells you
What the zucchinipple made me think of In my family, and, to a lesser extent, in the culture where I am from, honesty is paramount. And I mean PARAMOUNT. As in your comment to that co-worker you don’t know that well about their new hair style ” Mmmm… Not sure that color works on you” type of paramount. Aww…Honesty!…
A twist on Momofuku rosemary nuts
There are all sorts of snacks recipes out there, probably as varied as the human taste can go, so yeah… Pretty varied. The original recipe was featured in the New York Times ( February 2015, Momofuku Milk Bar Approved Snack); I modified itslightly, mostly to decrease the amount of sugar. Yields 4c of herbed nuts, with about 5…
Broccoli-kale pesto
Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets 1 generous handful of kale 1 bunch fresh basil 3 TBSP toasted pine nuts 1 clove garlic 2 TBSP miso paste 3 TBSP olive oil 1/4 c water Directions: Steam or boil the broccoli (5-10 min max in boiling water) Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts: add…