4/11/2022
Hello loves! Another Monday has come and gone, and as always, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to whip some yummies up for all of you. Thank you for ordering.
Here is my food for thought on this week's food:
Rice & Shine:
The name of this one says it all. This broth is an AMAZING way to start your day. The light lemony herb broth is cleansing and packed with vitamin C and other nutrients. Between allergies and all of the illnesses going around right now, this meal is an excellent way to boost the immune system. In Ayurvedic medicine, white basmati rice is a staple with it's qualities being mostly sweet/cooling/light. This is an interesting combo because most foods that are usually sweet and cooling are heavy. White rice has gotten a bad name over brown rice, but actually it can be very beneficial for the gut, most specifically because it is easily digested. Try this soup in the morning for a calming, grounding effect. Who wouldn't want to start their day that way?
Workin' That Street Corn:
Mexican street corn happens to be one of my favorite Mexican treats, but I will admit the part that I love the most is the cheese! In this vegan street corn salad option, I used cashews, a little mayo, and a touch of nutritional yeast to give that cheesy, creamy feel. Throw it over some plentiful romaine and kale, and you really don't even need the dressing! If you do use the dressing (or even if you don't) let the corn or the dressing soak up in the kale first for max flavor benefits! Massage it, if you have the time.
Tip: Save the dressing from this salad and use it on a salad later in the week or as a veggie or pita dip!
The Pesto Yet to Come:
This meal is packed with greens - spinach, basil, arugula, and lots of it! I would warm these balls up in a covered pyrex (or wrapped in foil) in the oven or cut in half and lightly fry up in the cast iron. You can eat them plan, or maybe with that white basmati rice you just fell in love with. Over the arugula salad wouldn't be a bad idea either! Tons of nutrients in this meal - serious bang for your buck if you know what I'm sayin'!
You're Adora-bowl:
This meal didn't have the color I had desired, but sure has the flavor and the nutrients! Packed with all plant-based proteins, and fat - you may even be able to share this with a friend!
Need more protein? Try adding some wild-caught salmon to this dish.
Let's Hit the Springs:
This salad screams spring in my opinion! Light and filling and packed with so much plant-based goodness. Eat this one cold or hot, whatever you're feelin today. Peas are packed with Vitamin C, E, and Zinc, plus protein! These are a veg that are super easy to find frozen and inexpensive, add them to just about any dish for an added pop of flavor and nutrition.
Hot Blondies:
It's true what they say blondes have more fun Especially blondes that indulge a little from time to time. Restrictive diets are all the rage, and while sometimes very necessary to get your health in line, it is important to treat yo self! All of the baked goods we are make are a little more "health-ful", using higher quality ingredients, less sugar, no artificial dyes and flavors, etc. These blondies were a little sweeter than our usual treats, but I still loved them! Hope you do too!
Hope you're lovin' what you're puttin' in your mouth this week. As always, I love to hear about your experiences - creative ways you ate your meals, things you liked, didn't like, want more of. Also, I keep meaning to mention that being that I am a human, and not a computer I could potentially pack your bag wrong from time to time. Should you be missing something, please don't hesitate to let me know. I will make sure to make it up to you!
XXX