curate and celebrate

AWAKEN AND RENEW

No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening---its painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained this way.

Hebrews 12: 11 NLT

Photo taken by my sister

TWEAK AND NOURISH

THE TYPE A'S CHOICE OF FOOD: YYUMMY HEALTHY DISHES AND TREATS.

I'm not usually one to label myself, but let's just say it—I am a Type A personality through and through! This trait definitely influences how I tackle health matters. So, when my doctor advises me to cut back on certain foods, I’m all in because I’m determined to see those numbers on my blood work hit the mark. Type As are all about going the extra mile to achieve the best results possible!

Driven by my goal to maintain normal blood values, I focus on creating healthy meals that are also delicious. In this post, I'm excited to share some of the dishes I've whipped up, along with my husband's culinary masterpieces. I'll also highlight the meals I enjoyed during my 21-day fast and the indulgences I allowed myself when I broke the fast for two days to celebrate my husband's birthday. I rarely eat steak, but when my husband cooks it, I simply can’t resist!

FOOD PROCESSOR FAVES: FALAFEL AND ENERGY BITES

Parsley and Cilantro

Falafel mixture

The best falafel I made and tasted

Lemon Tahini Yogurt Sauce

With Chestnuts

Energy Bites

PUMPKIN AND WALNUTS

Sprinkled on Salad

as Oatmeal Topping

MORE BEETS:

Quinoa Beet Salad

Beetroot Hummus and Roasted Carrots

Beet Chips (Dehydrated)

Yogurt with Cherries and Beetroot Powder topped with Lemon Zest

FASTING FOODS:

Smoothie with Spinach, Avocado, Blueberries, Strawberries, Almond Butter, Chia Seeds, and Ground Flax

Cabbage, Carrot, Corn, and Egg Soup with Homemade Veggie Broth

Steamed Bok Choy

Baked Miso Orange Roughy on a bed of Cauliflower Rice with carrots and scallions

Blackened Cajun Catfish

BROKE THE FAST:

Grilled Octopus with Saffron Potato Mousse topped with Homemade Verde Sauce

Homemade Verde Sauce (herbs from the garden)

Caprese with Burrata

Grilled Steak cooked by Chef Ray

CREATE AND EVOLVE

SEWING AND EMBROIDERY

A Play Mat for Dominic and Alessandro

No mitered corners: easy sew

Blanket for Elizabeth Joy

Crochet Yarn and Hook Bucket Bag for Linda

The leaning stack of Scrunchies

ENLIGHTEN AND IGNITE

FUN WITH UPCYCLING: WREATH DECORATED WITH OLD DECORATIONS AND RIBBON

What are you celebrating and creating? How are you evolving?