Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Peel and dice the potatoes. Place them in a steam pot with boiling water. Cook for about 20 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork. Dump the potatoes into a large mixing bowl and add milk, butter, maple syrup, salt, vanilla and eggs. Use a potato masher and mash away until everything is thoroughly mixed…
Joker Composite
When I saw the latest Joker movie, I felt like I was watching my dad on screen. Not only does he look strikingly similar to Joaquin Phoenix, but he is an amazing theatrical actor as well. He would have nailed the role. The scene on the stairs was one of my favorite parts, so I…
Becoming Chucky
This Halloween I decided to turn myself into Chucky, a doll that is possessed by the soul of a serial killer in the 1988 horror movie, Child’s Play. I was really excited to play around with FX makeup and attempt to make bloody scars on my face. I also made jean short jumpers for the…
DIY Chucky Suspenders
I decided to play dress up this Halloween and do a rendition of the psycho doll Chucky, from the 1988 horror movie Child’s Play. I wanted to make my own jean short jumpers for part of the outfit. So, I cut up an old pair of jeans and put my sewing skills to the test….
Pumpkin Granola
It’s pumpkin time! I decided to switch up my granola recipe a bit and add some pumpkin puree into the mix. Base ingredients: rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, chopped pecans, and unsweetened coconut flakes. Spices and binding agents: cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, vanilla paste, virgin coconut oil, maple syrup and organic pumpkin puree. Combine dry ingredients…
Oat Bran Muffins
These muffins are packed with fiber and flavor! They have shredded carrots, sweet dates, and crunchy walnuts folded into a batter made with mashed banana and yogurt, which make the muffins super moist and delicious. I love eating these before a hike, or if I need an extra boost to give my colon a cleanse….
Blackened Fish with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce and Red Slaw
Flavorful and crispy seared fish with cilantro cream sauce and slaw, so yummy! Mix all spices together in a small bowl. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel. Coat both sides of the fish with seasoning and let sit for about 10 minutes to “marinate”. For the coleslaw: Shred the cabbage and place in…
Baked Falafels
I made falafels!! I’ve been trying out some Mediterranean dishes lately and had to give these crispy little chickpea wafers a try. They are super easy with just a little prep. I started off by soaking the chickpeas overnight (about 16 hours), then drained them. I picked off the leaves of parsley and cilantro stems,…
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