God Is Working All Things For My Good Reigning in the New Year has not been as pleasant as I’d hoped for, but luckily I have my family supporting me and my close circle rooting for me. If you’re a regular reader and are wondering why there is a large gap in content (most ofContinueContinue reading “JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023”
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CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA
VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE RECIPE Ready in 35 minutes Serves 5 people Ingredients 8-10 Mushrooms (I prefer crimini, but you can use any mushroom you prefer) 1 Package of Extra Firm Tofu ¼ of a White Onion 3-4 Cloves of Garlic 1 Package of Gluten-Free Pasta (I prefer Barilla Fettuccine) ½ of a Red Bell Pepper (optional, butContinueContinue reading “CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA”
VEGETARIAN/GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN
VEGETARIAN/GLUTEN-FREE RECIPE Ready in 45 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients The Soy Egg & Tofu 1/2 to 1 Block of Extra Firm Tofu 4 Eggs 1/3 Cup of Mirin 1/4 Cup Tamari Sauce 1/2 Cup Water 1 tsp Sugar 1 Green Onion 1-2 tsp Seseme Seeds The Broth 3 Tbsp Miso Paste 1/4 Cup TamariContinueContinue reading “VEGETARIAN/GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN”
VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT-BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE RECIPE Ready in 30 minutes Serves 6 people Ingredients ½ Cup of softened Vegan Butter (I prefer Myoko’s) 2 Tbsp of Coconut Oil ½ Cup of Cane Sugar ½ Cup of Brown Sugar 1 Cup + 2 Tbsp of Peanut Butter ¼ Cup of Silken Tofu 1 ½ tsp Vanilla 1 ⅓ Cups ofContinueContinue reading “VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT-BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES”
TOFU VEGGIE STIR FRY
VEGAN RECIPE Ready in 45 minutes Serves 6 people Ingredients The Rice 2 Cups of Long Grain White Rice 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ tsp Salt 4 Cups of Water The Stir Fry 1 Block/Package of Extra Firm Tofu 1 Medium Zucchini 1 Cup of Shredded Carrots 6-7 spears (about half a stalk) ContinueContinue reading “TOFU VEGGIE STIR FRY”
APRIL/MAY 2022
I Don’t Wanna Miss One Thing What a long couple of months it has been. Let’s start with a Midtown Church update. Those beautiful younglings at the top are my students, who are growing and learning and becoming such wonderful human beings. I feel so fortunate to have gotten to be a part of theirContinueContinue reading “APRIL/MAY 2022”
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022
Into The Thick Of It What an eventful couple of months I’ve had. So eventful in fact that it’s been hard to find time to pause and reflect, which is why this update is two months long! Let’s start with February, shall we. February began with a fun little beach trip for our student leadersContinueContinue reading “FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022”
JANUARY 2022
Starting Things Right The New Year, though a bumpy start in some aspects, sailed on smoothly once it crossed the rough patch. The pandemic gave some backlash, myself and my grandma, as well as everyone else, had covid, luckily with no serious repercussions. Once we got through that little hiccup, everything was going great! IContinueContinue reading “JANUARY 2022”
DECEMBER 2021
Goodbye To A Great Year Hats off to a crazy, amazing, and overall super fun year. Goodbye 2021, though it was good, I’m excited for where the future will take me next. I have so many fun updates for the end of the year! First things first, Midtown Church is now an official collar partnerContinueContinue reading “DECEMBER 2021”
NOVEMBER 2021
Thankful For Purpose November was such a busy month that breezed by. The holidays always seem to fly by faster than I’d like. Fall is my favorite season, yet it rushed through so quickly that I feel I barely had time to enjoy it fully. This month, Midtown YTH has been thriving with both attendanceContinueContinue reading “NOVEMBER 2021”