Author: Amiessa

Coconut Mango Dessert Tostadas

There are days when we simplify things. There are days when we complicate things. One is not necessarily better than the other… just different. Sometimes we need easy answers and explanations, and other times we need more details and description. Where are you today? Simple? Complex? Both? Neither? For those […]

My Top 5 Must-Have Spices!

The world is full of opportunity to have so many unique and exciting experiences. We branch out and try new activities, travel to new places, explore the intricacies of the natural world around us. We continue to learn throughout our lives. We grow with every adventure. The world is also […]

Spicy Gochujang Chicken

Do you dream of trying something new? Do you have a fear of the unknown? Are you comfortable in your routine? Are you content with life? Do you hope for more? We can hold so many of these thoughts and feelings within us at the same time… And that is […]

Baby Bella Cauliflower Rice

Healthy. What exactly does that mean? Society is all too excited to tell us… there are so many websites, news stories, products, and advertisers who will tell us what healthy means. We are all unique… our bodies, minds, emotions, and spirits come together into these unique human selves. Healthy does […]

Hearty Wonton-Less Wonton Soup

Find your creativity. This can be so fulfilling in life! There may be a time that we do not feel creative. There may a time that we compare our creativity to that of others. We each have our talents. We each have our skills and insights. It is about finding […]

Beef Tenderloin Tacos with Red Wine Mushrooms and Bleu Cheese Crema

Comfort. A sense of ease and contentment. There are those days when we want comfort… when we need comfort. Our bodies, minds, emotions, and spirits are connected. We can feel a desire for comfort within any of these pieces of our selves. Where does this potential comfort come from? Familiar […]

Mediterranean Scallops with Turmeric Creamed Spinach

Try new things! Sometimes in life we can become stagnant. We develop a routine and we stick to it. Maybe we feel absolutely comfortable in our routine. Maybe there is a longing for something more… for creativity… for new experience… Whether we are content with our existence or feel a […]

Black Garlic Shrimp and Mushrooms with Zucchini Noodles

Life often brings twists and turns our way. Sometimes we help create those twists, and sometimes they just seem to find us. Sometimes they are so intense it feels like a roller coaster ride. Sometimes they are mild like an easy afternoon drive through the hills. We may enjoy the […]

My Top 5 Must-Have Kitchen Items Under $25

Our tools in life can make a difference in how we experience the world around us. These tools can be physical items, skills, thoughts, and anything else we use to navigate our way through life. We are always growing our tool boxes – through experience, through education, through personal transformation. […]