I searched high and low for a great vegan cookbook. I ordered this book off Amazon and it has been great!
One of the first dished I made was spaghetti squash mexicana with tropical avocado salsa fresca. It turned out amazing!!! I found out my new favorite spice is cumin, so yummy!
Here is the recipe
Spaghetti Squash Mexicana with Tropical Avocado Salsa Fresca | Veganomicon
Serves 4 to 6

1 spaghetti squash (3 lb range)
Tropical salsa fresca:
1 cup chopped tomato (1/2 inch chunks)
1 cup chopped pineapple, mango, or papaya (1/2 inch chunks) (I used …

Up until the 20th century perfumes were derived directly from plants and animals. Perfumes used to be worn by “people with money”. Nowadays fragrances are more readily available and are more synthetic.
95% of the chemicals used in fragrances today are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum, including known toxins capable of causing cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders and allergic reactions.
So why are they allowed to use these chemicals in perfumes? The fragrance industry is not regulated and it desperately needs to be. The cosmetic industry is self …

I was watching Oprah and she had a show on people who were Vegan. Well I am convinced! Ahhh… the power of Oprah!!
I now have a couple Vegan cook books (there is a lot to learn!) and I choose a new recipe every couple of days to try out. I am going to be posting some of my creations as I explore more into becoming Vegan.

I originally saw Pukies on the website mamabargains.com. I bought a few items to test them out as I wasn’t sure of the durability of a part soy product.
I have since ordered:

2 blankets
2 track jackets
a couple onesies

Here is from information on Pukies
All Pukies products are made with Soy Genius -a soft, luxurious fabric made from a blend of natural soy fibers and organic cotton.
56% Organic Cotton:
● Free of toxic chemicals
● Biological and sustainable growth methods utilized
● No synthetic and destructive fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides nor pesticides
37% Soy …

I am in love with candles!! They are my total weakness. Pier One’s candle section sees me coming!! I found out today that regular candles emit toxins into the air.
According to a recent study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 40 percent of candles on the market contain lead wires inside their wicks. Most often, the candles with lead wicks are scented candles. Fragrance oils soften the wax, so the manufacturers use lead to make the wicks firmer.
A candle with a lead-core wick releases five times the amount …