As the title says, I'm alive and well and a plant eater. The last time I posted I was going through a really rough time physically, emotionally and relationally. I am happy to say that my marriage is better than it has ever been and I am blessed to be back at home with my family. As far as my physical pain goes, some of it is the same and some of it is improving. Personally, I deal with a lot of inflammatory pain and swelling as well as the chronic pain from my broken pelvis but I am finding that food truly does heal the body.
Research has enlightened me tremendously. Eating a plant based diet like fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes as well as super foods like chia seeds has improved my daily life a great deal so far. I also make my own "milk" using almonds and or unsweetened coconut shreds and that feels amazing.
Family updates..
My oldest son "G" (21) is living on his own with his girlfriend and their fur baby Nyah. He will be staying with us for a bit while he finds a new home for his little family. They are relocating from Klamath Falls to Medford Oregon. My middle son "J" (19) is in the Navy @Cory Station in Florida studying. His daughter just turned one and has been a huge joy to our family. We watch her while her mama and other grandparents work and sometimes when we need a little laughter in the house. He will be back home in August. Our youngest son, another "J" (18) is getting ready to graduate high school in a few weeks. He is working and going to school plus he is getting ready to go to college. Thankfully he will be staying at the house while he works and goes to school, so that will save him money etc. Last but not least our daughter "M" (15) is getting ready to graduate 8th grade and start her high school experience. All of our children are doing exceptionally well considering what our family went through last year. I am so thankful to God for saving our marriage and our family.
What I am doing..
Like I said before I am making a lot of our food at home rather than buy it in the stores. The food we get in the grocery stores is highly processed and not that healthy. For health reasons I have gone vegan-ish once again and I feel so much healthier. My husband and I just bought a juicer and can't wait to try out some new recipes. So far we are making carrot, cucumber, celery apple juice. It really isn't bad at all, in fact it is quite tasty.
Anyhoodles, just wanted to say hello I'm alive and well. Drop me a note and let me know how you all are doing. I miss being on the blog and seeing how and what everyone else is doing. So stop by and drop me a short note y'all.
Recipe Time..
How to make your own coconut milk and almond milk..
Coconut Milk
2 cups unsweetened coconut shreds
4 cups hot water (no need to boil)
Combine ingredients in your blender and let sit 10 minutes then blend for 2 minutes. Pour mixture into a fine wire mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or cotton towel and squeeze all liquid out into glass jar. Put liquid into refrigerator and chill. Don't worry about the separation of liquid and cream, that is supposed to happen just shake before you drink. You can take the left over coconut pulp and dry it in the oven on the lowest temp, usually 170 degrees, overnight and in the morning you can take that pulp and grind it up in the blender to make coconut flour to be used in other recipes.
Almond milk
1 cup raw almonds that have been soaked overnight in at least 4 cups of water.
Pour off soaking water and add almonds plus 4 cups of fresh water to your blender and blend 2-4 minutes. Pour your fresh almond milk into a fire wire mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or cotton towel and squeeze all liquid out into a glass jar. Put your fresh almond milk into refrigerator and enjoy after it chills. You can take the almond meal that is left over and toast in it the oven to use in recipes later.
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