It’s spring in the northern hemisphere and leafy greens are currently flourishing in many gardens. Dark leafy greens are among the healthiest foods, because the rich/deep green color indicates a high level of antioxidants. The dark color pigments of fruits and vegetables are the antioxidants! According to the Cleveland Clinic, the pigments are called carotenoids. […]
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Dec
Dec
Merry Christmas! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas-time is to make a warm cozy drink. Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are Plant-Based Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte. Here are the recipes! Plant-Based Eggnog This is an easy recipe to make and it is plant-based and gluten-free. I try to […]
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Dec
Dec
I love lasagna, and this is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I have company. It is easy to make ahead of time, refrigerate, and then reheat. This looks like a complicated recipe, but it is actually pretty easy. You can buy frozen broccoli and spinach and thaw them, and buy cheeses already […]
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Dec
Dec
Even though it is a little harder these days, we have long held the tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends during the holidays. However, many of our holiday foods often involve a number of rich, savory foods, creamy dips and fried foods. These foods taste good, but they don’t always make our […]
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Nov
Nov
This month is my birthday! My mother always made this special cake for our birthdays and other celebrations. She baked it in a large cookie sheet with a 1-inch side. It’s like a big brownie with icing. Mom used white refined flour and white sugar for this recipe, but it’s just as great using the […]
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May
May
I grew up enjoying Waldorf Salad with my family. It always reminds me of my mother. It was one of her favorites. My mother would lovingly make this salad for many of our Sunday dinners. In honor of Mother’s Day that is coming up next week. I thought I would share this recipe with you. […]
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Dec
Dec
My mother decorated a gingerbread house a few years ago and she said it was so much fun! (That is her in the photo above and she was around 90 at the time.) It sat in her living room throughout the holidays and she was so proud of it. Whether we make gingerbread cookies to […]
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Apr
Apr
No matter what is going on around us, it is important to stay grounded, take care of ourselves and our home, get off the computer for a while, get connected with ourselves, and be organized. It’s spring, and time for a fresh start after the long, cold winter. We’ve had the house all closed up, […]
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Feb
Feb
Thoughtful gifts, fragrant flowers, and dinner dates are all great, and they mean a lot… but true LOVE is what really matters. The best gift we can ever give someone is being truly present for them, which means listening with our hearts as well as our ears. This means connecting with peaceful, deep, love-filled presence […]
Nancy Addison Blog
Tahini Sauce Recipe & Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce & Raisins Recipe – Gluten-free & Vegan
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Jan
Jan
Tahini is a sesame butter/paste, that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong anti-cancer effects. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds, and these plant compounds have […]