During the winter season when the weather is cold, I love making a variety of soups. I think most people will agree that soups are comfort food for those frosty and cold days and nights. When I was growing up, my mom made Asian style chicken and rice soup and homemade Vietnamese rice noddle and chicken soup. These soups became a staple meal in my family. When I got older and developed a desire to cook, I made both Asian and American style soups. During the past two years, I started incorporating ... View the Post
Cauliflower & Corn Quinoa Salad with Vegan Cilantro Mint & Pistachio Pesto with doTERRA Cilantro Lime and Pink Pepper Essential Oils
I love cooking with quinoa and always have it stocked in my pantry. I don't know about you, but I like to cook with ingredients that I already have in my pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. To me, it is about cooking on a budget while utilizing what I already have in my kitchen. Cooking on a budget does not have to be unhealthy or sacrificing textures and flavors. In a previous blog post a few weeks ago, I shared with you my Vegan Cilantro Mint & Pistachio Pesto with doTERRA Cilantro, Lime, ... View the Post
Gluten-Free Banana & Carrot Muffins with doTERRA Cinnamon, Ginger, and Lemon Essential Oils
If you and your family love eating bananas as much as me and my family, then you will enjoy my banana and carrot muffins. This muffin recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free. I have found one of the best gluten-free flour. I often use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour (https://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten-free-1-to-1-baking-flour.html?). The best part about these muffins is that they have carrots mixed in with the bananas. For children who are picky eaters and don't like vegetables, ... View the Post
Homemade Pickled Purple Cabbage with doTERRA Basil, Dill, and Black Pepper Essential Oils
Making homemade pickled vegetables is so simple. Throughout history, people have been pickling vegetables, fruits, and meat products in order to preserve food that may otherwise be spoiled. Food preservation through pickling can provide delicious alternatives for fresh fruits or vegetables during the winter season. By pickling your own favorite vegetables or fruits, you can control what ingredients you put into the brine. Our stomach needs to be populated with good bacteria. Studies have ... View the Post
Vegan Cilantro Mint & Pistachio Pesto with doTERRA Cilantro, Lime, and Pink Pepper Essential Oils
Growing up as a second generation Southeast Asian, my family and I are accustomed to eating lots of fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, garlic, and other spices, including chili peppers in most dishes. Typically, pesto is not something that Southeast Asians make because it's not part of our cultural cuisine. We do have many homemade sauces that are used as condiments. Since I grew up in America, we have learned to appreciate the diverse cuisines that make up the cultural diversity of this country. ... View the Post
What is Courage?
Courage is a word that propels people into action. It's speaking out against injustice. It is debating your point of view while listening respectfully to opposing points. It's being able to admit when you're wrong. It's chasing your dreams against the odds. It's moving forward when you're scared to death. Courage is within us all, though we don't always realize it. Here is your reminder: You Are Courage! Here is my personal doTERRA essential oil diffuser blend that I created to help boost ... View the Post
