A Day in the Life: Soup is comfort

this is a super late post because sometimes life gets in the way of what usually happens.  i spent most of the day nursing my sick little one back to health (still in progress) and that was in addition to packing lunches, checking homework, cleaning the bathroom, running to the orthodontist and cooking dinner.  somehow it isn't that surprising that i wasn't able to post until now.  and even still, this is just a prelude post to my next post where i share my recipe for this scrumptious soup above.  

the weather has been fluctuating but i have officially entered into my warm comfort food mode.  i have been craving soups more and more.  if you are feeling me, then this will be a great add to your personal cookbook.  

...well, enjoy my pic and stay tuned for the details of how to recreate this for you and your loved ones. xo Sesheta

PFMs on the Town: Bday Bash at Seasons 52

what's more fun than having dinner with friends? having dinner with your friends on your birthday at Seasons 52.  as you can see, we had a good time sharing drinks, stories and really good food (though they need to step up their brussel sprout recipe lol).  most of the pics show all of us testing out the panorama camera feature on the iphone.  yes, iphone syndrome is a real sickness!

i had a great time and the best part is we've decided to make sure we do it much more often, instead of reserving the fun for birthdays. woo hoo!! that works for me :)  for now though, the birthday celebration continues!! and TGIF!!! xo Sesheta

PFMs on the Town: Sun In Bloom Restaurant

the BLT - i could have eaten two of these myself!!

Exhilarating Spring Renewal - soooooo good

this weekend, Becca and i had the chance to experience the food-gasm of Sun in Bloom restaurant in Park Slope, Brooklyn.  we met up with one of our sisters in beauty/health wellness, Rebecca Casciano who introduced us to this fabulous spot.  did i mention that it's a Vegan/Raw restaurant?? before we even got there, we checked out their menu and saw at least 3 things that we wanted to try!  we started out with some fresh pressed gingerade (yum) and scoured over the menu for a long time before making our final decision.  though it was a really hard choice, Becca and i split the BLT (the shitake bacon is sooooooo yummy you might even think it's the real thing) and added avocado to it (OMG!!) and the Exhilirating Spring Renewal which had tofu scramble, quinoa, black beans and a selection of scrumptious veggies.  then for dessert, we got some of the Orgasmic Granola Delight - Coconut kefir and their homemade granola with strawberries (but no mangoes like the menu said  :( which was the only downside of the whole meal).  we dug in so fast, i didn't get a picture of it lol!!  we can't wait to go back!!

P.S.  it was actually a weekend of food-gasm!! at our friends shower the day before held at E.B. Elliot's on Freeport's Nautical Mile, Becca and i had a specialty dish made just for us of the most amazing medley of veggies - corn, string beans (nice and crisp like i love them), roasted romaine (which i've never had) and more!!!   every weekend should be like that!

PFM Healthy Living: "Growing Power" Revolution - Small Farm Summit 2012 -

this weekend was the 2nd annual Small Farm Summit.  many people are unaware of their "Growing Power" and the "Good Food" revolution happening right around us.  ...but there are others who are reclaiming their right to good food  by starting and/or supporting small farms.  the Small Farm Summit was created in an effort to offer support and recognition of all these people and "to cultivate active community support of sustainable local agriculture"  i had the privilige of attending this summit and the even greater blessing of hearing Will Allen talk about his company, Growing Power, Inc.  i encourage you to follow the links and watch the clip.  it is time to start paying attention to people like Mr. Allen and to events such as the Small Farm Summit.  i have a renewed inspiration to strive for holistic living in my life and to promote it to others as well.