Posts made in April, 2010

Macrobiotic Waffle…….YUM!

Posted by Annette on Apr 8, 2010 in Blog

So you thought this was a “real” waffle….I mean a high-fat, calorie loaded waffle? Know way…this is a yummy, delicious macrobiotic, vegan waffle! It even has yummy syrup…..give this one a try…..you’ll never go back! Mochi Waffle with Lemon-Walnut-Rice Syrup (thank you Alicia Silverstone “The Kind Diet”) Makes 4-5 waffles 1 cup walnuts 1 package plain mochi  1/2 cup brown rice syrup juice of 1/2 lemon Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat...

Posted by Annette on Apr 7, 2010 in Blog

I I’ve actually gone “off” coffee…As a treat when I go out I do get a decafe coffee (I always bring my own soy milk). I still drink decafe tea, but what is a coffee drinker to do? Why drink “Teecino”…hot “coffee” breverage made from organic carob, barley, chicory, dates, orange peel, almons, figs and natural citrus flavor…..okay, before you go YUCK! Give it a try, I actually prefer it now to real coffee. You brew it just like you would regular...

Macrobiotic Diet

Posted by Annette on Apr 5, 2010 in Blog

If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that not only do I want to stay heart healthy, I also want to lose weight. Even though I’ve been a vegetarian/vegan now for several months, I haven’t seen much in the weight loss department…oh sure a few pounds here and there, but no moment when I step on the scale and yell from the top of my lungs….”I’M SKINNY!!! I DID IT!”, you know, that eureka moment! Its not that I have tons of weight to lose, just a measly 10 lbs!So,...