Surprise!

Hello Darlings!!!

Sorry Ive been missing for such a long time. Theres been so much going on in my life during the last month, its seriously been crazy! So where to begin...hmm...well let me begin by saying...

I AM PREGNANT!

Precisely 12 weeks and 5 days. Theres a tiny miracle growing inside me and we couldnt be more happy! My husband and I found out September 5th after three weeks of driving myself crazy thinking I had the flu. Turns out that the week before I started feeling the dreaded “morning sickness” my in laws and hubby came down with the flu. So what was I to think? 

I was really dreading taking a pregnancy test. I had finally come to peace with the fact that perhaps I would never be able to conceive and taking a pregnancy test felt really insulting to myself because I think of it as a reminder of what I could supposedly NEVER accomplish. 

Vegan Banana Bread

This is my go to banana bread recipe.  I will have to say this is is pretty good. My love absolutely loves this and if I would let him he would probably eat this in one sitting hahaha! He is a junk food junkie I tell you. It is very easy to make, and more than likely you have most of the ingredients already on hand. I have made this about a number of times.

From Vegweb.com heres the link for the full recipe and directions you may also check out reviews http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=13413.0

Bellow are a few changes I have made listed in bold.

•     1 cup of sugar (I have used sugar on the raw, Xylitol but beware I feel that Xylitol is sweeter than regular sugar so I actually used 3/4 cup I still thought it was sweet but Hubby thought it was perfect!)
•     1/2 cup of butter substitute (Earth Balance can be used but I use Raw Coconut Oil )
•     egg substitute for 2 eggs (2 tablespoons of flax, ground up works well, and 6 tablespoons
•     of water) - 1/2 cup of Apple Sauce is also a good substitute
•     3 bananas (though 2 will work)
•     1 teaspoon baking soda
•     1 1/2 cups of flour - I use White Whole Wheat
•     1/4 teaspoon of salt
•     1 teaspoon of vanilla

Whats the Deal-io?

First off I want to thank everyone that entered the giveaway! Secondly I want to thank all of you darlings out there following me im almost up to 100 followers thats amazing!!! Thank you all so much for that.

The winner of the Misikko giveaway was already notified via email. The winner was Valerie a.k.a. The Lovely Blogger. Congratulations to you and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have mine.

I will be posting a few recipes following this post. I hope yall are doing great. I have had a lot going on lately so much I cant share at the moment but when the time comes and I actually have time to make a post of how my life has been lately I will pronto!

See you lovelies!

Jeni

Misikko Product review and a giveaway!

First I would like to thank John at Misikko for giving me the opportunity to review one of their products. It truly was a joy to receive my package from Misikko. I felt so pampered as soon as I opened the box. It was beautifully packaged and included lots of extra goodies =) and who doesnt like goodies? I wish I had a picture of how beautifully wrapped my stuff was but I was soo excited to dig into it I didnt get a chance for a picture! 

I had the opportunity to experience one of Misikko's top sellers, the Corioliss Classic Pro Flat Iron 1". 

I really enjoyed this hair straightener  and here is why:

• Not only did it do a fabulous job at de-frizzing my unruly hair but it did it in record time. 
• You can control its temperature, between 140-410 degrees. It was fully heated in a matter of seconds. What a time saver!  
• Its rounded edges makes it extra easy to flip or curl your hair. It does a fabulous job!
• It did not snag my hair like my previous straightener did. A huge plus for me :)

Vegan Black Bean Burger

Yummmy! That what I have to say about this burger! I have to be honest I did not know what to expect. I got this recipe from Hallelujah Acres they have fabulous vegan recipes and loads of information about food and healing, so if you can, go and check them out. They are a wonderful resource for anyone whether you're vegan or not.

This recipe had no review but it had a picture and it looked delicious. I was in search of a vegan black bean burger recipe since I had a black bean burger recipe that was delicious but unfortunately it had eggs =(

So there it is, the masterpiece =)

Growing Pains

I have got to say that out of the many joys PCOS brings you (joke,joke) I hate my acne and my hair loss =( the most.

Yes my acne has cleared up probably like 70% and it is much better than what it use to be thanks to a diet change. I still have the scars though and even if everyone says they cant tell I CAN and that is what matters. I hate that I dont go a day without one little pimple in my face….UGHHHH!

I lose hair all day everyday. I feel like Everywhere I sit theres a trail of my hair. Good thing I have a full head of hair that is very voluminous. I do have to say it makes me self conscious though I feel like I am going bald. When I wash my hair a handful of hair falls by the locks. Even more when I brush it and so it continues when I style it. Im sure theres many of you out there that understand.

Ugh I have pain in my ovaries and I hate it! Ive been having pain kinda on and off. Were thinking it may be a sign of them working and actually ovulating…that would be great =) 

I had my first close to normal period this month so that was a huge blessing. I feel like we are on the right track. My emotions have been up and down and the fact that Hubby has been working like crazy has driven me crazy…I miss him! 

I have lived through the worst of PCOS so I figure the best is yet to come. I am hoping that this slight pain in my ovaries means were going towards the right direction. So ill take the growing pains with grace and pray they dont become any worst.

I hope all you lovely ladies are having a good week and that you have an even better weekend.

Love,

Jeni 

A healthier Kettle Corn?

My husband and I volunteer at our church and run our summer baseball league concession stand. Now to be honest I could care less about hamburgers and dogs but the buttery popcorn aroma always seems to captivate me. So a couple of times after we get home I will ask my love to make us some pop corn and our favorite is Kettle corn nothing can beat that in my book, the sweet and salty mixture hits all the right spots =)

Ok so I dont exactly know that is necessarily healthy for you. One thing I do know is that it is better for you than regular kettle corn. I have replaced oil with coconut oil which not only has excellent health benefits for you but coconut oil can handle heat better than most oils meaning less risk of burnt popcorn. Coconut oil also adds a slight soft almost buttery taste that takes it to a new level. We have also made this with EVOO but Coconut oil works best according to my taste buds. Go ahead give this recipe a try, you wont be disappointed!