October | 2019 | ~Vegan Mommy Dee~

I just wanted to take a moment and wish all my fellow Canadian’s a very Happy Thanksgiving!

This is a great opportunity to reflect on all our blessings. It’s a time to be thankful for the abundance we truly have in this country. We remember all those in our circle of family and friends who truly make a difference in our lives on a day like today.

I’m truly thankful for my loved ones and for my wonderful social media tribe! Thank you for reading my blog, my wellness FB page and following my health journey on IG and YouTube. You’re all amazing and I’m sending you immense love.

Enjoy your family get together filled with tasty treats and hearty food. Don’t skimp out on the dessert either because today is a day to embrace an abundance of food made with love. This year my Thanksgiving meal was tasty and I was still able to keep it healthy.

Roasted sweet potato with everything bagel seasoning, salad, steamed veggies and garlicy Black Beans with Brown,Wild rice and Lentils. I also made a nut free vegan cheese sauce to top all this healthy goodness.

I feel like we never have to sacrifice taste when cooking our meals. Healthy foods can taste fantastic and and most importantly give us energy. Yes energy! Most typical Thanksgiving dinners make people feel sluggish and people end up feeling like they need a nap after dinner. I’m not down for that at all, even on a holiday. My belief is that you can still have an epice meal and keep it healthy.

When it comes to dessert I never say no either! It’s my “cheat day” so bring on the tasty treat! I do try and find a healthy dessert version of course bit if I’m not making it then sometimes that task is difficult. I just strive for balance in life though. My meal was healthy so I don’t obsess about dessert. You just have to live life and enjoy these moments with loved ones. We sometimes need to remind ourselves that on a special occasion we just have to let go because it’s not the day to be counting calories.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving and focus on making memories! It’s a wonderful time of year filled with love.

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I’m currently obsessed with all things pumpkin these days. Those Fall vibes are going strong at my house! Wreaths, soy scented candles, pumpkin decor pieces and pillows! We have it all covered over here! My kids have always been used to decorating throughout the year for various occasions or putting out seasonal decorations. If I’m late getting the house decorated then they usually just take matters into their own hands and get it done themselves. Off to the basement they go into the endless bins of seasonal decor we keep put away. We reuse our decor year after year and only add a couple new pieces every year. This time of year is cozy and comforting and we all look forward to the Fall season at our house.

I’ve been craving comfort food like pasta & hearty soups these days as the weather gets crisp. I’ve been getting my usual delivery of Organic Pumpkin Pureè from Amazon. I have loads of pumpkin to create new recipes with now. Simple things like this make me a happy mommy.

I’ve been adding the pumpkin to my baked goods, breakfast foods, smoothies and fall themed lattes. This is totally my favourite foodie time of year! So many opportunities to create tummy tasty foods using pumpkin!

This is my simple creamy Pumpkin Sauce recipe below. You can whip it up in 5 minutes! Store it in a Mason Jar to use later or add it straight to your pasta. You can make it ahead and keep it in your refrigerator which is handy if your in a hurry to make dinner on a weekday. Just heat it up in a deep frying pan or pot and just add your hot pasta right into it. Combine well and add any veggies you have on hand to it. Honestly I feel like these simple recipes are the best meals! Food doesn’t have to be complicated!

My Creamy Pumpkin Mac & Cheese Sauce:

– 1 cup raw cashews
– 1/2 cup warm water
– 1/2 cup dairy free milk of choice. I like Flax or Oat milk.
– 1/4 tsp turmeric
– 1 tsp paprika
– freshly ground pepper to taste
– 2 – 3 cloves of garlic
– 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
– 1 tbsp miso paste

You can add any other spices of yoour choice as well. I simetimes add a bit of Mrs Dash and it tastes great with that additional seasoning.

Add a splash of extra milk if you think it needs it. I prefer my sauce on the thicker side.

That’s it! Simple & delicious.

Enjoy!

Enjoy the recipe and please tag me if you try it out! I’d love to see your yummy creations!

Please stop by my YouTube Channel as well and Subscribe! I make this sauce in my latest video on my channel. My channel name is @Vegan MommyDee. I appreciate your support!

Have a wonderful weekend!