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Sandwich Bread

 

Last night I made my kiddos a turkey sandwich with paleo naan.  I called it sandwich bread even though it turned out similar to a pancake.  Kiddos liked it.

 

Sandwich Bread

 

1/2 cup almond meal

1/2 cup tapioca flour

1 cup coconut milk (also works well with almond milk )

 

mix together then drop into a hot skillet that has a nice coat of hot oil.  Cook like a pancake turning part way through. 

 

This recipe is from My Heart Beets. 

 

 

 

 

 

An Interview

This link is to an interview on Wood TV 8 with Dr. Hendricks the inventor of RIZE performance drink.  Dr. Hendricks is the doctor God used to save my life.  RIZE is a healthy alternative to energy drinks and defiantly helps me get through a long day.

Pumpkin Chili

 

This chili looks so pretty when taken out of the oven and the pumpkin adds nice flavor.

 

Pumpkin Chili

 

1 medium pumpkin (cut top off, scoop out seeds)

 

place pumpkin on a baking tray and bake at 350 for about 1 1/2 hours or until soft.  You don't want to over bake.

 

While pumpkin is baking:

 

brown- burger, sausage and bacon

saute peppers and onions

peel, chop and boil 2 sweet potatoes

cook quinoa

 

I put the meat and a bag of frozen peppers and onions in the oven while the pumpkin is baking.

 

When everything is ready place the meat, peppers and onions, sweet potatoes, quinoa, prepared black beans and a large can of crushed tomatoes into the pumpkin.  Add chili powder to taste.

 

Bake 1/2 hour

Pirate Concert

We enjoyed a pirate concert performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra as part of their PB & J series.

Fire Truck

 Kiddos and I stopped by a fire station to have Isaac's car seat properly installed.  Everyone at the station was very kind.  They not only installed the car seat but gave my kiddos a tour and let them climb in and out of three trucks.

Mustache

Isaac

Matthew Lost a Tooth!

Picnic Table

God gave me a wonderful husband. I printed the plans for this table and asked Matt to build it. A week later the table was finished!

Quinoa Chili and Roasted Cabbage

 

Roasted Cabbage

 

Slice cabbage 1/2 to 1 inch thick

drizzle with olive oil

sprinkle with paprika

bake at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes

 

 

Quinoa Chili

 

1 cup red lentils

1 cup quinoa

2 cups black beans, canned or cooked

red peppers and onions (frozen bag)

2 -3 teaspoons chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1 28oz can crushed tomatoes with basil

 (I added another can of tomatoes when reheating the leftovers)

 

Place lentils and quinoa in pan.  Add 4 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.  Stir in beans, peppers, tomatoes and spices.  Cover and continue to simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils and quinoa are cooked.

Enjoy!

 

inspiration for this recipe came from ambitiouskitchen.com

 

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

2 C milk almond milk

¼ C canned pumpkin

 1 teaspoon cinnamon   

2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa

2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup

pinch of sea salt

 

warm all ingredients and enjoy! 

 

this recipe was adapted from a recipe by Food Doodles

 

Read more: http://fooddoodles.com/2012/10/30/pumpkin-hot-chocolatevegan/#ixzz2f9h0H8SK

Overnight Breakfast Pudding

1 banana, mashed

1 cup rice or almond milk

3 Tablespoons chia seeds

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

 

combine all ingredients in a lidded container

place in refrigerator

enjoy the next morning

 

this recipe is modified from Chia Banana Pudding by Home Ec. in a Box