One Fall Day

Woke up this morning and it was chilly so I started off the day with tickling Little Crunchy while Little Crunchette slept in and then we were off to start junking!  Our first stop was Starbucks, latte for mama and a blueberry muffin for Little Crunchy.  I like to save the trees by using my homemade latte holder....(let us know if you are intereted in one--$5 plus shipping and you pick the colors)

We found a train case and some horse movies.  Little Crunchy loves horses and can spot anything horse in a second.  The train case......well you will have to keep checking back.  I will do a thrifty project with my find for my nephew for Christmas! 



We spent the afternoon doing crafty projects (stay tuned to see the finished projects), we also carved our pumpkin and watered our garden.  Now the little crunchys are off to bed and mama is going to watch a much needed chick flick!!! 

WHAT did you spend your Saturday doing?

Coconut Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1 can Organic Pumpkin
1 can Organic Coconut Milk
1 cup Kefir
3-5 shakes Cinnamon
3-5 shakes Nutmeg
3-5 shakes Allspice
3-5 shakes Cloves
2-5 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

Put all ingrediants in blender and blend.....Use Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and maple syrup to your taste.

This smoothie has probiotics, Protein, fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium and lots of Vitamin A.  Sip and Enjoy!

Black Bean Soup

This is a hearty veggie soup for a cold day. It is great recipe to use up some veggies in the fridge.

Prep time: 30 minutes (soaked beans about 10 hours)
Total time: 2 hours

Ingredients:
1 bag of organic black beans soaked 6-8 hours. OR 2-3 cans of organic black beans.
1 can of fire roasted tomatoes
2 cups of veggie broth
3 cups of Water
1 bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup of green onion
1/2 yellow onion
2 cups chopped carrots
1 small butternut squash (about 4 cups chopped)
4 garlic cloves chopped

2 Tablespoons fresh cracked pepper ( also used about 2T of fresh cracked pink peppercorns) 

1 T Salt

1 teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning
1/2 t of chili powder
1/2 t of cinnamon

If you are soaking your own beans follow the directions on the back of the bag for cooking instructions. Otherwise, dump 2 cans of black beans (drained) and 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes in a large stock pot.  Add 2 cups of veggie broth to the pot and 3 cups of water. Get out your handy chopper or a sharp knife and good cutting board. Chop all veggies into a little larger than bite size pieces. As you chop add to the stock pot.

 Turn stove onto medium heat once all veggies are added to the pot for about 15 minutes. Add in all spices and give the pot a good stir. 

*Use your best judgment (guess) if you need more veggie broth or water.* Let this simmer for about 35-45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Check the pot for veggie texture of your liking. If you want an added kick add 1 T of cayenne pepper. 









Garnish with a little salsa and serve with rice crackers or tortilla chips.

Enjoy!

Work In Progress!

Please check back often as this is a work in progress!  Recipe coming soon!