Nutritionwise: Meatless Monday: Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

One day a week….cut the meat! Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup Steaming, spicy, colorful tortilla soup somehow makes life bearable when the weather is dark and gloomy. It makes the day a little less dreary with steamy flavorful bites and a little more comfortable.  Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup      The Cooking  Photographer Ingredients  2 tablespoons ground cumin
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The Inner Path: Prerequisites to Making the Soul Visible To Living an Authentic Life

 The authentic self is soul made visible ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach Being true to yourself, and living the truths and vision you find within. You may talk about living a happy life, a successful life, a meaningful life all the time, but an authentic life? You don’t hear that too often, but it’s a good…

The Inner Path: Growing A Healthy Attitude Through Mindfulness

 What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8:4 Being mindful is paying attention on purpose, in the present moment with qualities like careful, compassion, curiosity, responsibility, awareness and acceptance. Mindfulness is a desirable quality which produces a healthy attitude. It can reduce stress,…

Nutritionwise: Let’s Get Ready for Meatless Monday

Taking it one day at a time a week! This Monday’s Menu Blackberry Pumpkin Smoothie Breakfast Blackberries and earthy pumpkin come together with vanilla soymilk in this sweetly spiced treat. Cinnamon and agave nectar meld the flavors together before this smoothie is finished with a touch of nutmeg. more > Mushroom Pie Lunch The more…

The Inner Path: Gratitude on Thanksgiving Day…and every day!

 Psalm 145:7They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. (NIV)    As you already know, long ago Americans dedicated a day during November for the sole purpose of inviting and expressing gratitude.  Thanksgiving Day was meant to pay our homage to the Almighty God for this plentiful and bountiful harvest.  Thanksgiving,…

DIYit: Make Your Own Rosemary Oil

Olive Oil One of the fastest growing trends in DIY projects is creating your own essential oils for candles, liquid potpourri, or other aromatherapy fragrances for massages, is a simple project with sweet rewards….essential oils. You can use flowers, fruit, herbs, or spices… it’s easy. Use the instructions below to make your own rosemary oil…