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Vegan Miso-Tahini Squash + Kale Soup over Brown Rice

4/6/2020

COVID 19 is still on the rise, and I hope that people are still taking their immunity seriously. Even if people think that their young and in-shape, this has been a major wakeup call to realize how our health has suffered for decades. It is time to wakeup and realize that most of what we ingest is artificial food. For any cold and flu, consuming vitamin C is essential. However, it is essential to consume vitamins from its whole food state before reaching out to supplements.

This recipe features foods that are packed with Vitamin A, C, E and antioxidants, which are essential during this time. We are what we eat, and the soothing effects of this soup aide our health and immunity during this time.

And what makes this soup unique is that it fuses, or is a mix, of Asian and Middle Eastern flavors. So besides the flavor, this soup is highly healing for the gut and our immune system.

Here are some health benefits of the main ingredients in this soup.

Butternut squash is high in Vitamin A, C + E as well as Vitamin B6 and magnesium, potassium, and manganese
Kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods and is one of the best plant sources for Vitamin C and K. It's also high in beta-carotene, which turns into Vitamin A in the body as well as potassium, magnesium, lutein, zeaxanthin, and oxalate.
Miso is a protein-rich fermented food that is a source of copper, manganese, vitamin K, protein, and zinc. It's also a of good source of various B vitamins, vitamins E, K and folic acid. The fermentation increases the enzymes, which is ideal for our healthy gut bacteria (probiotics). Consuming enzymes from fermented food enhances the intestinal flora, increasing the health of your gut microbiome and digestive system and enhances the immune system.
Tahini is the "nut butter" byproduct of blended sesame seeds, and a good source of phosphorus and manganese, and is high in thiamine (vitamin B1) and vitamin B6. Studies has shown tahini to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. According to healthline.com, "Animal studies have discovered that sesamin and other sesame seed antioxidants may ease inflammation and pain related to injury, lung disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Sesamin has also been studied in animals as a potential treatment for asthma, a condition characterized by airway inflammation."

Vegan Miso-Tahini Squash + Kale Soup over Brown Rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1.5 cups brown rice
2 tbsp coconut oil, divided

5 cups vegetable broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 inch of fresh ginger, minced or grated
1 small butternut squash, cubed or cut in small chunks
2 cups kale, thinly sliced
5 tbsp white miso paste
1/4 cup tahini
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp salt
optional topping: sesame seeds

Directions:
In a pot, mix together the rice, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and water, and cook rice according to package directions until al dente. Most rice is a 1:2 ratio of rice to water (example 1.5 cups of rice + 3 cups of water).

In a separate pot, cook the ginger and garlic in 1 tbsp of coconut oil. for 1-2 minutes. Add broth and mix and bring broth to a simmer. Once simmering, add squash and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Next add the kale and cook until squash and kale are edible. When cooked, remove from heat.

In a bowl mix together tahini, miso, sesame oil and salt with 1/2 cup of hot water. Pour this mixture into the soup and stir until well combined. (If the broth is too hot it will cause the tahini to separate).

Adjust seasoning if necessary and top with sesame seeds if desired. Pour over rice and eat hot!

Recipe inspired and adjusted from Epicurious.

Let's Connect! Check out my other Asian recipes that you'll also love!

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1970's Cheeseburger Pasta Made Vegan

4/2/2020

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As noted in my previous blog, Vegan Colcannon Irish Potatoes, I launched the release of my Etsy account, The Elizabethan Closet, where I am now selling vintage wear and goods that have inspired me for this blog.

Last year I found these groovy, 1970 pants and slightly fell in love with them. They were so brown and so old-fashion that I absolutely loved them. I thought they were awesome and hideous simultaneously.

While doing plenty of thinking, I couldn't help but wonder what is the brownest recipe I can create? After some research, I realized that cheeseburger pastas were a hit back in the day, especially in the 1960's-1970's.

I decided to take it upon myself and recreate this retro recipe, but make it vegan.

These pants are available for purchase on my Etsy Account, The Elizabethan Closet.

Funky, groovy and chunky, this recipe is like a homemade version of Hamburger Helper with mushrooms. Although it doesn't have much vibrancy besides various hues of brown and red, it is still delicious!

Just a note that some vegan cheese does not melt well. Feel free to use a brand that works best for you. An alternative is to use vegan cheese slices and layer it on top (similar to what a checkered picnic table blanket looks like). If you are not a fan of vegan cheese, omit the cheese and enjoy this as a hamburger pasta instead! Enjoy this retro recipe gone vegan!

1970's Cheeseburger Pasta Made Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 16 oz. bag of pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 package of mushrooms (8-10 oz), sliced
32 oz of tomato soup
1 package of vegan ground beef (12 oz)
1/2 cup vegan cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions.

In a pan, saute the onions in olive for 3-5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft and edible. Next, add the meat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Once the pasta is finished, mix all of the ingredients together. Pour into a 9x13 pan and top with vegan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

*Note: You can sprinkle with shredded cheese, or cut small squares from vegan cheese slices and layer on top similar to a checkered picnic table blanket where every other square is a piece or cheese, or blank.

Let's Connect! Be sure to check out other pasta recipes below and find these pants and other vintage items on my Etsy account, The Elizabethan Closet.

Vegan Creamy Kale + Mushroom Pasta

Vegan Creamy Meyer Lemon + Spinach Pasta

Vegan Creamy Lemon Asparagus Baked Pasta

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Vegan Colcannon Irish Potatoes

3/31/2020

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Thanks to the coronavirus I am posting this Saint Patrick's Day recipe a bit late. As many may have seen, I have opened my Etsy account, The Elizabethan Closet, where my store features many vintage items that I have used to inspire me on this blog.

I found this adorable 1980's "Irish" skirt, which inspired me to make an Irish potato recipe. I love peasant cooking, and potatoes have been a hearty and healthy vegetable for Europeans for thousands of years. In fact, if it weren't for potatoes, not many people who have sustained nourishment in their time. Mashed potatoes are my favorite recipe, and wanted to ignite my home with the luck of the Irish.

According to whatscookinginamerica.net the history of Colcannon is, "During the 1600 and 1700’s in Europe and Ireland, potatoes, cabbages, and leeks were considered the food of the common man so it was inevitable that a dish would evolve that combines all the ingredients. The word colcannon is from the Gaelic term “cal ceannann” which means white-headed cabbage. It is also believed to be a derivative of the old Irish “cainnenin” translated as garlic, onion, or leek.In Ireland, colcannon is served as a special treat with ham or Irish bacon.

The Irish tradition is to serve colcannon as the main dish for Halloween festivities and refer to the evening as “Colcannon Night”. Colcannon is used for the foretelling of marriages. Just as Americans have the fun superstition of the single young lady who catches the wedding bouquet will be the next to marry. Young single Irish women hope to find the ring hidden in their plate of colcannon. A blindfolded, unmarried woman is to pick the head of cabbage or kale from the garden that is to be cooked in the colcannon dish. Charms such as rings, thimbles, and coins are wrapped and hidden in bowls of colcannon. This is a particularly exciting eve for the young men or women. If a young unmarried girl is lucky enough to find a ring in her bowl, a marriage proposal could be soon waiting for her and she would likely marry within the year before the next Colcannon Night. Other young maidens would fill their stockings with their first and last spoonfuls of colcannon and hang them from the front door handle. It is believed that the first man through the door would become their future husband."

Like a fair maiden, I wanted to celebrate this Saint Patrick's Day with a healthy and hearty side dish. Potatoes get a bad wrap, but today, when eating fried potatoes, the deep fryer wipes all of the nourishment out of the potatoes. In fact, the starch has long kept people nourished during their time of farming and hard labor.

The beauty of this skirt is inspirational for all to do a little bit of home cooking. Enjoy!

Find this skirt and other fun, funky and vintage items on my Etsy Shop, The Elizabethan Closet.

Vegan Colcannon Irish Potatoes
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
2 lbs potatoes (used white skin)
2 tbsp vegan butter
1 3/4 cup leeks (white parts)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 head small cabbage, finely chopped
3 spring onions, chopped
nondairy milk (optional to help mash potatoes)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Wash and boil potatoes in a large pot of water for 20 minutes, or until a knife can easily slice in half. In a pan, melt the butter and cook the vegetables (except the green onion) for several minutes until edible.

Once the potatoes are edible, drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Mash with some additional butter and (optional) nondairy milk (use as much as desired) and mix in the cooked greens. Mix in the raw green onion. The traditional method includes putting potatoes in a bowl, making a well, and adding a dollop of butter on top of the potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.

*Note: I prefer a more buttery taste so used less nondairy milk and more butter in the recipe.

Checkout my other potato recipes below and my new Etsy shop, The Elizabethan Closet. Let's Connect!

Vegan "Cheesy" Garlic Herbed Cauliflower + Potatoes

Vegan Creamy Chive Potatoes

Vegan Parsley Potato Soup

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Welcome to The Elizabethan Closet on Etsy!

3/24/2020

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Hello Mind Body Soul Food Followers,

Today I announce the grand opening of my Etsy shop, The Elizabethan Closet, a place to discover vintage clothes, antiques and funky finds. While living in Germany between 2014-2015, I created a self-published vegan cookbook. During this time, I needed props for my recipes and discovered a love and passion for pastime relics. That love grew when I moved back to the states.

During some years after Germany, I noticed I needed some outfits for a couple weddings and randomly chose vintage clothing from Goodwill. It was a subconscious buy, as at that time I didn't know how to look for vintage clothing or did not realize the worker union tags.

The year 2019 was rough, and during this time I found estate sales to be my sanctuary and my sadness was channeled into my photography for this blog. I became inspired by vintage dresses and antique glassware, which ignited many recipes that you see here today.

Now I must part with my collection, and I hope that all the joy these dresses and plates brought me, it will light your home up with some joy too.

It's a bit of an awkward time to post this considering the coronavirus is on the rise in the states. But with this being the season of rebirth, I too have to shed my skin and start a fresh.

Here is just a preview of somethings you'll find on The Elizabethan Closet. I will be uploaded new items weekly. I have been a bit slow at uploading due to the stress of losing employment because of coronavirus and just figuring things out.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me! Thanks for your support!

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Vegan Lentil Farro + Kale Soup

3/23/2020

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Food is healing, and one thing during this COVID 19 crisis is that we need to ramp up our immune system. And one way of doing this is through eating natural, whole (and organic) foods.

Food is medicine and for thousands of years, humans used food to help chronic disease and ailments. Soup is an ideal food for healing because it contains a variety of spices and produce that contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances like Vitamin C + E and beta carotenes that fight free radicals from doing additional damage to cells.

It is best to get this from real food before consuming supplements (the artificial version).

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."
- Hippocrates

As seen on my YouTube Channel, I discuss various topics regarding COVID 19 and what foods are most ideal during this time. This recipe contains 4 ingredients I mentioned in my, "12 Healing Plant-Based Foods to Incorporate in Your Diet During Covid 19."

This recipe includes turmeric, garlic, coriander seeds and kale, all of which contain Vitamin C and are packed with antioxidants. This soup balances carbs, protein along with healthy fat from the olive oil.

Not everyone has the luxury of cooking from home. But, during this time where many of us are unemployed, healthy cooking is possible on a budget. In addition, this as well as many other recipes on Mind Body Soul Food are affordable and time-friendly too.

Now that many of us have spare time, it is essential to look within (and save money) to detox from all the over indulgences from high sugar, salt, processed and fried foods. This is a time to take care of our health and ramp up immune system as even though you may not get COVID 19, the common flu and allergies are plaguing the states just as much.

Stay healthy. Stay well. Stay connected.

Vegan Lentil Farro + Kale Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
3-4 tbsp olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 med. red skin potato, chopped
3 cups kale, thinly sliced
4 cups vegetable broth (32 oz).
1/2 cup farro
1/2 cup French green lentils
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp coriander seeds
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:
In a large pot, cook the onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes. Next, add celery and carrots and cook for several minutes. Add the spices and potatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients (farro, kale, lentils) and simmer for 20-25 minutes until edible and silky smooth. Adjust any seasoning to your taste.

*Note: The broth will soak up so you can reduce the farro to 1/3 cup. Or add additional broth if needed.*

Let's Connect! Check out my other healing food recipes!

Coconut Vegetable Noodle Soup

Lemon + Ginger Immunity Tea

Kale Farro Salad w/ Parsley Tarragon Dressing

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Quick-n-Easy Yoga + Fitness + How To Videos

3/19/2020

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Being sedentary and alone is not easy. We are social creatures, and the body was meant to be upright and moving. Back in 2018, I worked a startup app called, Snack, to provide quick, and easy to digest videos in under 3 minutes.

Here are a series of short videos that I've done that mainly revolve around yoga, postural awareness and some exercise.

I separated these by categories for bedtime yoga, seated/chair/office yoga, mat yoga, and general fitness / exercise. The app / site closed captions may not be accurate and that is a technical glitch of the program not being able to understand some words.
I hope this helps and there are more videos on Snack than shown below:

BEDTIME / IN BED YOGA + EXERCISES

CHAIR / IN OFFICE / AT HOME YOGA, POSTURE + EXERCISES

MAT YOGA + HOW TO + INFORMATIONAL VIDEO

GENERAL FITNESS VIDEOS

LET'S CONNECT + SUBSCRIBE BELOW!

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Most Simple Lemon + Ginger Immune-boosting Tea: COVID 19 Vitamin C Recommendations

3/4/2020

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Seattle has been interesting the last couple of weeks. This week in particular with the spread of COVID 19 in Kirkland. The retirement homes I work at have gone on quarantine so that means no fitness classes for residents and no work for me. Many clients have cancelled their training hoping to avoid any contact with possible germ-filled locations.

Many corporations have requested people to work from home as a preventative. Smart? Yes. But what many people do not realize that exercise and many natural foods are immune boosters.

Most people today misunderstand the human body. Thanks to the growth of the medical industry, people understand the human anatomy in separate pieces or from the lens of pharmaceuticals. Most people do not understand the human body is like a garden. It is its own vast and complex eco-system that has the ability to regenerate.

Many people do not live healthy lives. They have stressful jobs, don't exercise and eat out a lot. Some do smoke marijuana as well as consume alcohol on a frequent basis.

Working from home is great, but unless one secludes themselves to the four walls of their apartment it is impossible to avoid the public. During this time, it is important to boost immunity through moderate exercise as well as through whole / natural foods.

Recent research published from greenmedinfo.com states that Vitamin C is beneficial for COVID 19. It may not be a cure, but it can help boost immunity and those who had the virus in Asia have found positive effects on people who recovered from the virus. Vitamin C also aided other viruses like pneumonia and influenza.

Fresh Lemon Ginger tea boosts immunity, acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and relies nausea and digestion. Lemon is an ideal source of Vitamin C and ginger contains gingerol, a bioactive compound that exhibits strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects.

During this time, moderate exercise and consuming more whole foods prepared at home will maintain immunity.

Greenmedinfo.com also suggests, "start taking vitamin C right away; at least 3 grams a day, spread right across the day. That's a 1,000 milligram capsule every 8 hours, or a level teaspoon of powder dissolved in a pint or so of water, drank all through the day."

Lemon + Ginger Immune-boosting Tea
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients:
Water
1/2 small lemon, juiced
1-2 inches of fresh ginger, cut in half
Honey for non-vegans

Directions:
Cut ginger and boil in water in a pan for 5-7 minutes. While boiling, squeeze half a fresh lemon into a mug. Pour the boiled ginger water into the mug. Add honey to taste if desired. Drink while warm / hot.

For a weaker flavor, use only 1 inch of ginger or 1/4 of a large lemon.

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Vegan Garlic Broccoli + Bok Choy

2/25/2020

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Can you believe we are almost two months into 2020? As the old saying goes, "time flies." In the late spring, early summer of 2019, I took a break from social media. During this time, I channeled my energy into my creative pursuits.

I sat alone in silence, staring at dresses (and cleaning out my closets) and became more interested in vintage fashion. Like vintage-n-vegan, I admired some of the clothes I purchased in my travels.

My refrigerator was full of a bunch of random produce, including bok choy. I pulled out of my closet this blue peacock-inspired dress I bought in Hong Kong in 2008. I visited a friend who lived there from my yoga studies, and at the time, attended my first major yoga conference. I remember purchasing this dress from a local market for maybe about ten or 15 dollars.

Oh the memories. Oh the past. And how I look forward to the future. This idea sparked to combine my passion for three things, photography, cooking and feminine fashion. I admire fashion, but I am not one to follow the trends or to spend a pretty penny. Like any Aquarian, you'll find me navigating the aisles at a Goodwill or a local flea market more than you would find me at Nordstrom. Though my tastes have changed through the years, I have come to appreciate the more feminine side of old-world fashion.

Last summer, the peacock spoke to me during a moment of hardship. A horrible dating experience ripped the soul from my chest and I was left sad, broken and confused. I began to find beauty in these dresses, safety at thrift stores and estate sales and pleasure in simple things like cooking, which always made me happy. I created a concoction of inspiration with fashion and recipe development.

According to spirit animal.info the peacock spiritually means, "The peacock spirit animal is the epitome of beauty. This graceful power animal offers lessons about self-love, honor, integrity and the importance of facing life’s challenges as well as the unknown with courage and confidence. When the peacock struts gracefully into your life you may be entering a time of rebirth.

Individuals whose power animal is the peacock possess a firm connection between the past and present and recognize its effect on the future. They readily see the importance of integrity and honor. Confident in all they do, those with a peacock totem also recognize the need for light-heartedness and laughter."

I went a bit crazy collecting vintage things, but I found use for them in my props for the blog. Although this dress is not vintage, it was one of the first articles of clothing that I used to develop this Asian-inspired favorite often eaten at a Chinese restaurant.

With this blog, I am honored to introduce my Easy shop (which I'll be uploading things very very soon), called The Elizabethan Closet. Here I'll be selling dresses, kitchen ware, tapestries, salt and pepper shakers, household goods - you name it, I probably have it. This shop is a collection of my passion and love the past, and this blog is a way for me to embrace the future.

In future recipes, you'll notice a variety of recipes inspired by my collection, with most items for sale. Thank you for reading, sharing and subscribing. And I hope you too can enjoy some of my bygone charms. Enjoy!

Vegan Garlic Broccoli + Bok Choy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time - 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1 tbsp canola oil
4 large bok choy, remove stems
1 large head of broccoli
5-6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 heaping tsp fresh ginger, chopped

Sauce ingredients:
1.5 cups vegetable broth
3 tbsp rice vinegar
2.5 tbsp corn starch
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp green onion, chopped ( one stalk)
1/4 cup soy sauce

Directions:
First mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl until the corn starch is well blended.

Heat a skillet with the canola oil. Cook the ginger and garlic for 1-2 minutes and then add the broccoli and bok choy, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

Add the sauce ingredients and cover the skillet with a lid for 30-60 seconds. Remove the lid, stir and remove from heat.

If the vegetables are not to your desired texture, cook for additional time.

Garnish with sesame seeds if needed. Serve over rice.

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Fantasy vs. Reality: Living in an Era of Mental Confusion

2/20/2020

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Are you living in a fantasy? Or are you living in a reality? So many areas of life have become so confusing, I am not sure if people know what is real or not.

Just take a look at the internet. How much of the world wide web has damaged or controlled us mentally? Prior to computers, humans have lived for thousands of years, surviving on the planet, using their heads and hands to live life.

Today, people cannot decipher what is real versus fake news, and many people live this "picture perfect" life on social media, discarding the darker or weaker moments. The human mind is altered and flawed. Just take a look at Hollywood and the shows on Netflix. Much of today's programming is dark, gruesome, violent, negative and stuck in some dark fantasy.

Behind this programming is a darker force trying to destroy and control our minds. Beauty is inspirational, death and destruction is not. Love is inspiring and is what heals people and the planet.

Living in a fantasy is either like a fairy-tale or a nightmare. Some people want to ignore the negative sides of life or a relationship because of being stuck in a fairytale where others want to destroy humans because of the demons that live inside their head.

I believe most people are not in reality, but living in a virtual reality, a fantasy or delusional fairy-tale, chasing something that doesn't exist.

What is reality and what is fantasy?

Reality: the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Fantasy: the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable

Biases, opinions and life experiences affect our realities and fantasies. Many people want to live in a fantasy of showing off how great their life is, or how it is better than most. Celebrities are a perfect example, but as seen through numerous Hollywood suicides, fame and fortune does not buy internal joy and happiness.

One difficult part of existence today is that because people are so mentally confused, or indoctrinated by various systems, beliefs or ideas, that mental health has become unpredictable or too unstable. You don't know if you say one wrong thing to someone that they'll snap, or do something out of spite.

Although fantasy is an excellent form of escapism like a good book, movie or a guided meditation, there is a tipping point when fantasy hinders our mental health.

Whether deliberate or unintentional, many people seek a fantasy reality, or a real-life fantasy experience.

Fantasies affect reality and the way you see the world. The "grass is always greener" is a perfect example of living in a fantasy. Just because one moves onto the next relationship or relocates does not mean that perfect fantasy that lives inside our head will occur.

This type of fantasy is different than the dark fantasy that many people live in. If people's minds are continuously consumed by hate, violence, death and morbidity, there comes a point when one may want to live out that fantasy in real life.

They may fantasize about deviant sex they saw in a porno, or may become attracted or empathize with serial killers who used their childhood trauma and lack of empathy to hurt other people. Their own mental anguish and pain and suffering continued to destroy and take away other people's lives.

Many atheists believe spiritual people live in a delusional fantasy in where no creator exists and life is not interconnected. Although the spiritual community has its flaws, it is possible to be stuck in the ethers without being grounded on the earth plane. On the other hand, spiritual people think atheists are delusional and close minded to think that nothing greater than themselves exist.

So what is the balance? Balance is needed in everything in life. We should appreciate the divine without getting lost in a fantasy, just like I explained in another post about the Parable of the Flood.

There comes a point when a fantasy crosses the line.

Many people break personal boundaries because of being stuck in a fantasy. If you think about this from a Biblical perspective, God doesn't tempt people. God tests people, but doesn't tempt them.

God is love. God doesn't want you to cheat. God doesn't want you to steal or hurt or kill someone else. That is the work of darker forces to destroy humans on an individual and collective level.

People who dwell or swim in a fantasy are often not able to be satisfied in real life. They constantly seek more of something. More money. Money stimulus. More possessions. More fantasies. As stated before they are mentally confused and this dissatisfaction will lead them to continuing down a negative path.

What do you think about fantasy versus reality? In all honesty, who even knows what is real anymore?

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30 Minute Recipe: Pasta with Lemon + Collard Greens

2/11/2020

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Collard greens is an underrated vegetable. Known as the vegetable of the south, collard greens are versatile raw and cooked. Greens and lemon go together like peas and carrots. Together, the flavors balance one another and add a zesty taste that ignites freshness to the meal.

On top of being delicious, collard greens are chocked full of minerals and vitamins.

In just one cup of collard greens expect to consume:
77 mg of potassium
1.1 grams of protein
1.4 grams of dietary fiber
Vitamin A - 36%
Vitamin C - 21%
Vitamin B6 - 5%
Calcium - 8%

Greens are important for overall health and assists in keeping the digestive track regulated.

KEEP IT CLEAN & EAT YOUR GREENS

Pasta with Lemon + Collard Greens
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
8 oz pasta (half a regular bag)
1 bunch of collard greens
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 small lemon, juiced
1 tsp nutritional yeast (or more)
1/2 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
Optional toppings: pine nuts

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Wash the collard greens and remove the stems by cutting them with a knife. Fold the greens and slice to your desired width and length.

In a pan, saute the garlic in two tablespoons of olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Next, add the greens, salt and pepper and sauté until tender, or around 3-5 minutes.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain and place the noodles back into the pot. Add the additional tablespoon of olive oil and mix. Add the greens and all other remaining ingredients. Adjust the salt and pepper as needed.

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A Journey into Thought & Spirit

Vegan Miso-Tahini Squash + Kale Soup over Brown Rice

1970's Cheeseburger Pasta Made Vegan

These pants are available for purchase on my Etsy Account, The Elizabethan Closet.

Vegan Colcannon Irish Potatoes

Find this skirt and other fun, funky and vintage items on my Etsy Shop, The Elizabethan Closet.

Welcome to The Elizabethan Closet on Etsy!

Vegan Lentil Farro + Kale Soup

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."
- Hippocrates

Quick-n-Easy Yoga + Fitness + How To Videos

BEDTIME / IN BED YOGA + EXERCISES

CHAIR / IN OFFICE / AT HOME YOGA, POSTURE + EXERCISES

MAT YOGA + HOW TO + INFORMATIONAL VIDEO

GENERAL FITNESS VIDEOS

Most Simple Lemon + Ginger Immune-boosting Tea: COVID 19 Vitamin C Recommendations

Vegan Garlic Broccoli + Bok Choy

Fantasy vs. Reality: Living in an Era of Mental Confusion

Reality: the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Fantasy: the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable

Whether deliberate or unintentional, many people seek a fantasy reality, or a real-life fantasy experience.

There comes a point when a fantasy crosses the line.

30 Minute Recipe: Pasta with Lemon + Collard Greens

KEEP IT CLEAN & EAT YOUR GREENS

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These pants are available for purchase on my Etsy Account, The Elizabethan Closet.

Find this skirt and other fun, funky and vintage items on my Etsy Shop, The Elizabethan Closet.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." ​- Hippocrates

BEDTIME / IN BED YOGA + EXERCISES

CHAIR / IN OFFICE / AT HOME YOGA, POSTURE + EXERCISES

MAT YOGA + HOW TO + INFORMATIONAL VIDEO

GENERAL FITNESS VIDEOS ​

Reality: the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. Fantasy: the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable

Whether deliberate or unintentional, many people seek a fantasy reality, or a real-life fantasy experience. ​

There comes a point when a fantasy crosses the line.

KEEP IT CLEAN & EAT YOUR GREENS

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"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."
- Hippocrates

GENERAL FITNESS VIDEOS

Reality: the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Fantasy: the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable

Whether deliberate or unintentional, many people seek a fantasy reality, or a real-life fantasy experience.