Monthly Archives: July 2011

Pregnancy Week 28

[July 29]

I’m in my third trimester!  I’m not positive if it’s good or bad news, but nonetheless, I’ve made it this far (though I’m not sure how much longer I’ll make it;)).  Third trimester means I’m in the home stretch, but it also means everything hurts a bit more, I’m way slower, and I have to [...]

Wholly Wholesome Pumpkin Pie Deliciousness

[July 27]

A couple weeks ago when I had my family over for dinner and cooked this vegan summer pasta, I was overwhelmed by the running and cooking I did all day with my cousin, so didn’t get the chance to prepare a fresh dessert.  Though I’m not a baker, I hate having anyone over for a [...]

Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

[July 26]

Last week was ridiculously hot.  Unbearable! Richie agreed to leave work early Thursday to head out to the beach which I was so so thankful for! We got out there around 5p and I headed straight to the market to pick up some ingredients to make an easy dinner.  Earlier in the week I’d seen [...]

Pregnancy Week 27

[July 22]

Sooooo…I passed my glucose challenge test.  No gestational diabetes for me.  I was actually worried for a moment.  No clue why though.  I rarely eat sugar, though carbs are my love.  Whole grain ones though, duh.  Anyhoo, I passed:) Oh and I hired a doula!  Love her.  Gillian Foreman of Uptown Birth. Oh and finally [...]

Vegan Summer Pasta

[July 21]

Last week my grandparents came over for dinner along with my cousin for Israel (one of my all-time favorite people) and her dad.  Although Richie keeps telling me it’s time to stop making big dinners for people as I’m always in pain after too much kitchen time, it was totally worth it.  I made a [...]

Face First

[July 18]

Sitting here, letting my mask sink in, drinking my red raspberry tea, loving the pumpkin pie smell I’m oozing off my face, I realized I haven’t posted on my skin care regimen recently. Now I know I’m far from a beauty blogger, but I’ve mentioned my pregnancy acne once or twice and it’s forced me [...]

Pregnancy Week 26

[July 15]

All week I kinda felt like this picture above.  It’s Richie insisting on taking a picture of me at 10p after a long day with guests at the dinner table claiming that he just at that moment realized that he hasn’t taken enough pictures of me through this pregnancy. Yup.  He’s seriously getting on my [...]

Vegan Thumbprints

[July 12]

Yesterday, Avi was feeling terrible (allergies struck) and we were home most of the day (not such a bad thing when it’s 90 degrees out, but that’s another story).  I got her to nap for a bit (which she hasn’t done in weeks) and decided to cook up something healthy and sweet. These cookies are [...]

Pregnancy 25 Weeks

[July 8]

This week was a lot like last week in terms of my body and how it feels (or shall I say how cumbersome it’s getting?). Avi started camp which meant a lot of running around for me, but a bit more free time. It was nice and funny feeling at the same time. I wouldn’t [...]

Collard Greens, Raisins, Potatoes, Soybeans, and more

[July 7]

Last night I was in the mood to cook, but not necessarily to think.  It’s rare that I follow a recipe from a cookbook.  More often I just use them for inspiration (which is why I insist on my cookbooks having good pictures).  That said, last night was a whole nother story.  I wanted a [...]