Lily of Spring (White Fawn Lily)

Lily of Spring (White Fawn Lily), a photo by DanceofLifeImageMiner on Flickr.

...I guess I love the bokeh on this shot, the color of the background just exploded.
This year there are not much lilies at the Hi-Knoll Park, they are getting scarce in number or maybe they are really getting rare every year, almost in it's extinction at that place. I hope everyone that goes there will just simply admire it and not to pick the flowers. They are so beautiful! Happy Monday

Shrimp With Coconut Rice

Shrimp With Coconut Rice, a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Shrimp With Coconut Rice
1 cup dried chinese mushrooms
1tbsp olive oil or peanut oil
6 scallions, chopped
scant 1/2 cup dry unsweetened coconut
1 fresh green chile, seeded and chopped ( I use jalapeno or serrano pepper)
generous 1 cup jasmine rice ( i use brown rice)
2/3 cup fish stock
13/4 cups coconut milk
12 oz/350 g cooked shrimp
fresh basil & fresh spinach
Place mushroom in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and set aside to soak for 30 min. Drain, then cut off and discard the stalks and slice the caps.
Heat oil in wok an stir-fry the scallions, coconut an chile for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the mushroom and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
Add the rice and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the stock and bring to boil. Reduce the heat and add the coconut milk. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the rice is tender. Stir in the shrimp, spinach and basil, heat through and serve.
Happy Hearts Day, enjoy your special day!

#Easy Recipes, easy cooking, great food!

Good health brings changes~

Good health brings changes~, a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

God Sends Us
Blessings
in Disguise

God speaks to us
through long lines,
and traffic jams,
and all of life’s annoying
inconveniences.

God speaks to us
through toilet paper
on shoes,
bad hair days,
and all of life’s
humiliating
experiences.

God speaks to us
through flat tires,
broken appliances,
and all the “last straws”
that make us say,
“I give up!”
so He can finally
take over.

Life takes some crazy directions sometimes, bringing changes we just can't ignore but to do the best for health for myself & my love ones. A simple birthday lunch for my hubby ♥♥♥
# Baked Wild Atlantic Sockeye Salmon with home made vegennaise & roasted vegetables, Home Made Gluten Free Potato Gnocchi with slowly roasted tomatoes & portobello mushroom, brown rice and amad tea. There's never been a dull moment in the kitchen but to cook the best and trying anything new for my family, love to cook! that's for sure.
A simple healthy recipe made with love & care. Happy Tuesday! Cheers :o)

A Single Bite~

A single bite framed copy, a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ on Flickr.

Brown Rice Spaghetti Pasta with Portabello Mushroom~

Brown Rice Spaghetti Pasta with Portabello Mushroom~, a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Healthy Choices, food matters, it's your choice!

a favorite line from the "Hungry For Change is committed to helping you help yourself. We believe that your body is worthy of good care and that no one is more suitably qualified to care for it than yourself. Think of us as your nutritional consultants and know that we are here with you on your journey to a healthier life."
~James & Laurentine (Hungry for Change)

Brown Rice Spaghetti Pasta, I prefer not to use any bottled pasta sauce but instead it's a lot of tomatoes and anato powder for coloring. A lot of garlic is the secret to a great sauce. I also prefer to use a lot of natural organic ingredients. A healthy meal. Change is good, progress is in full speed! Bon Apetit! Cheers :o)

Remember when...

Remember when..., a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

remember when...
I first taught you how to cook. We bake, we made breakfast, and your favorite cake.
You flipped your first pair of pan cakes, and toss your first salad.
Everyone was home, it was such a fun day. Those where the days...

Happy New year to all~

Happy New year to all~, a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Mayan's Doomsday Dinner Recipe ~ from my table to yours

Mayan's Doomsday Dinner Recipe ~ from my table to yours, a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

My best ever Dinner Recipe on the end of the Mayan Calendar ~ I made a home made cranberry/orange sauce, Nando's Lemon & Herbs Grilled Chicken Breast, Beet Salad Greens, & served with three kinds of rice (basmati, wild black rice & brown)

Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe
1/2 onion (rub chicken with onion, discard onion after)
3 tsp whole freshoregano ( I used all fresh herbs from my pots of herbs)
3 tsp fresh thyme
3 tsp fresh rosemary
6 cloves garlic
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 whole chicken breast
Mix all herbs & garlic in the food processor with olive oil & lemon juice. Rub chicken and put the rest of the mixture & let stand for about half hour. Grilled or seared chicken and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes. Serve with 3 grain steamed rice.

Cranberry Sauce
1 bag fresh cranberry (frozen is ok to use)
1 1/2 cup sugar
4 wide strip orange zest
1 cuo orange jiuce
coarse salt & pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and cook for about 20-25 minutes & add orange juice when done.

Steamed Beets
4 cups fresh beets (peeled & quartered)
olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Place all beets on foil, wrap & place on water bath & bake for about 1.5 hours or until tender.

Bon Apetit, my best Mayan Doomsday Recipe Ever ~ Merry Christmas to every one. Cheers :-)

Atypical Tree in B&W

Atypical Tree in B&W, a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

I wasn't thinking of putting an evergreen tree this year, one things it takes a lot of hours to finish one. I remember when friends used to hire me to decorate their houses during Christmas season, I remember spending many hours putting my creativity, using a lot of my artistic imagination and energy decorating houses inside & out, and that is including my house. I've done it for many years.
It seems like the energy never drain out. This year is the year that I cannot do the same thing as I used to, instead I decided to make my atypical (unusual) tree. I know that what's important is the spirit of Christmas, it 's the time to give back and never asked for any return.
I also decided to present it in it's monotone and not the usual color version. I want to be different this time.
Happy Holidays to all!

"Lest We Forget"

"Lest We Forget", a photo by The Dance of Life by D' Image Miner ~ Lisa 1377 on Flickr.

"Lest We Forget" 

For those who were killed in battle,

For those who gave up their lives to save others 

For those who fought because they were forced to, 

For those who died standing up for a just cause 

For those who said war was wrong, 

For those who tried to make the peace 

For those who prayed when others had no time to pray 

For those creatures who needlessly die 

For those trees that needlessly are slaughtered 

For all of mankind ~ M. Griffin

Have a safe Remembrance Day long week-end to all.