Steak Fake

Perfect Portobellos

What first came to mind when you saw this mouthwatering dish?  I bet it wasn’t “Oh, this must be vegan/vegetarian!”  These manly mushrooms will satisfy even the biggest steak-lovers cravings.  The mouthfeel is just like a piece of steak and the marinade puts it over the top.  Trust me, if you want to add a vegan/vegetarian meal to your weekly menu rotation, this is the quickest and tastiest.

One important thing to note in this recipe is to buy organic mushrooms!  Actually every ingredient in all of my recipes are intended to be organic, so, for the best results buy organic.  Yes it is expensive, but can you put a price tag on your health?

I would give anything to go back in time and eat healthier if it meant not getting Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).  I don’t mean to be preachy, just trust me on this one. Anyway, here’s what Mercola.com had to say about the benefits and cautions of eating mushrooms. (I can just see some of you smirking right now)

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I’ve Been Shot – Twice!

Cortisone Shots

Wait, Stop!  Don’t call 911!  I was shot today, but it’s not what you think, it was with cortisone.  This is the second time I’ve had cortisone shots in my fingers.  The last time I had them done was January 30th of this year and the shots were done to my left pinky and middle finger and my right middle finger.  I must admit, they hurt like a SOB, but honestly, my fingers were so swollen, hot and painful because of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) that I was willing to try anything.  It was so bad that I was actually getting trigger finger (also known as stenosing tenosynovitis (stuh-NO-sing ten-o-sin-o-VIE-tis)).

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Life’s Ups and Downs

Then and Now

Yep, that’s me, then (Sept 2011) and weighing in at a whopping 200 lbs, and now (June 2014) at 130 lbs with the birthday boy Luke who just turned 1 this week.  I remember exactly how I felt that day in September – terrible!  It was my best friend’s wedding and I had tipped the scales and was now at my heaviest.  It should have been a joyous occasion, standing in the wedding party, but all I could think of was how fat I felt and looked.  This picture is a rarity. It took me forever to find one from that period of my life, because I never let anyone take any pictures of me, hence the poor quality.

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Simple Garden Salad

Our Garden

There is nothing better than tasting the fruits of your labour!  I planted my first official garden this year (last year it was just herbs) and I am currently enjoying a simple yet delicious salad with mesculin lettuce right out of my garden.

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Lemon Blueberry Coconut Cake

Lemon Blueberry Coconut Cake

Here’s a quick, easy and healthy crowd pleaser! I’ve made this perfect summer cake a few times now and people just love it. Even those that aren’t on a restricted diet enjoy this cake! The key is getting the cake nice and moist and the glaze nice and creamy.  Thanks to my Aunt Marian for the original recipe.

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