Quick Update

Hi Family,

It has been OFF THE CHAIN! We just went into our fourth week of being open and it has been amazing! Like soo amazing. Let me be honest though. The work is real. I've been doing Live Demonstrations, for over 4 years now. Running a new brick and mortar, that we've decided to offer healthy lunch to our community is a whole nothing situation. I know everyone thing that social media tells the real story.. THAT IS A LIE! No one sees the hard work, the long late hours, the crying, the wondering if you are doing things right, the falling forward. None of that. It's legit HARD WORK!

I didn't tell anyone I quit my dream day job on May third, and it got real.....REAL QUICK. But you all know how I roll, if God tells me to go, I'm running. I'm not asking any questions I'm out (and we all know how much I loved my job...okay!!!) Surely, God has something else in store for me. There has been learning curves, hiccups and whatever else you want to call it. but...IT IS WORTH IT! YOU HEAR ME SAINTS!!! IT'S WORTH IT!
WHAT'S COOKING?
Classes start next wee, and for the last month, we have been serving up lunch from 11-2pm. We have a wonderful ever changing menu, but there is always smoothies, salads, and sandwiches. Every Friday we are hosting an event called the Afterwork Wine Down, where you can enjoy your bottle, and our healthy cuisine. Starting in July... get ready for our monthly Chef Battle, and Kitchen Karaoke (info coming soon).

Here is the link to the Transitioning to a Plant Based Lifestyle Classes

Thursday July 11, 2019

Saturday July 27, 2019

Well, I'm pretty sure you will hear from me more now!!!!!!!

Until next time, may your tastebuds be

Forever satisfied!

Que!

Happy Easter! He is Risen! Food, Family, & Fun!

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I hope everyone is having an amazing day. Today is the first day I have felt almost 100% since dealing with my most recent Sarcoidosis flare up. I have literally been in bed for 5+ days. A saint was out for a minute, breathing treatments every couple of hours. Steroids, no sleep. JUST ANNOYING! But He is Risen! Today, I felt like getting up! Going to Church! and even Cooking!! I was soo excited!

Honestly, the holidays are different with Momma not being here, Rest In Heaven Momma!. I know everyone says, it will get easier. it doesn't. This morning my Sissy called and

Garlic can Improve your Life

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Garlic: Life Changing

I love garlic with my whole heart, but sometimes I think people think I just eat it because of that. Listen Saints and Aint's ....I'm gonna tell you some quick benefits of garlic that will change your outlook of it. Some people won't eat it because, it makes their breath smell... well, I just want you to pack mints because you're gonna ask for extra after this, and since we are chatting ... I may as well give you a garlic recipe. ( Shout out to the persistent family member that forced me to get better and put it on the site, I really love your face)

1. Hair loss issues / Dandruff ?
Garlic has high levels of allicin, which is a surfer.. similar to what is found in onions, but it's used to treat hair loss, and assist with ridding yourself of dandruff. You can rub slices on your scalp squeezing as you go, or you can infuse your favorite oil and massage it onto your scalp

2. Acne?
Yep it can help there too, it's a natural way to heal blemishes, and rub a slice on a pimple for an all natural topical treatment, it's antioxidants kills bacteria (whoop whoop)

3. Colds (preventative, and treatments for colds)
You hear it! It's loaded with antioxidants you can steep garlic in water, to make a garlic tea (I know, just add agave to make it taste better.. but look do you want to feel better or nah?). Eating a daily dose of garlic boosts your immune system!

Late Lent Starters?

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You ever get so busy that you know you are supposed to be doing something, but you can’t remember what?

How did I forget Lent was here. What’s even worse, I didn’t have a thought about giving anything up. Like literally. I hear and see everyone talk about, I’m giving up sweets, drinking, eating...blah blah blah.

I think, it’s almost become so commercial, it’s like a New Years Resolution. Remember that? The thing that is promised to do… but never lives past like the last day of January! Smh.

Lent is supposed to be a journey, sacrificial, its to represent the time Jesus was in the wilderness preparing for his ministry work.

And I. Forgot.

#InsertPalmToFaceEmojiHere smh.

So, I am not going to beat myself up. I’m going to deal with it, and face it head on.

What I plan on giving up for the next 40 days, and hopefully it starts a new habit……

WORRY

I’m giving up worrying. It’s not healthy for you. It makes you sick, mentally and physically. It’s a waste of time, and God doesn’t make mistakes! PERIOD!

So goodbye worry! I don’t need you. Everything is going to be alright in it’s time

What did you give up for Lent?

Que 🙂

P.S. If you missed me on Fox 2 Detroit (we’ve been on 3 times in the last 2 week!!) You can check it out here for Links & Recipes:

S. S. We are still #Crowdfunding! Donate to our campaign to Create a Healthier Detroit here!

Ok, ok... until next time fam.. May your tastebuds be...

#ForeverSatisfied!

Que’s Fox 2 Bloopers that made National News

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I almost kept this to myself, but we all deal with life right? Imagine having a segment on Fox 2 News in the morning....literally prime air time... and you don't have everything that you need.

I'm talking its the week before the Super Bowl! The beginning of Black History Month, and Heart Health Awareness and you get invited to talk about some amazing recipes that can be used for Super Bowl Parties for those family and friends. I'm excited! Some of the recipes that we are known for is the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos and the Chorizo Queso Dip...so we go with those two ideas along with some oven roasted (not deep friend) buffalo wings, for the meat eaters in the house!

I'm set to be on the segment with Deena Centofani, Lee Thomas, and Ryan Ermanni, all of the faves! Set to be there by 9:30 but the work starts before hand. This segment was during Michigans Winter Storm Dante (it had some name.. I just remember calling it Dante) Listen, it snowed uncontrollably and the weather was like -35 degrees! It was aweful! Because of the weather... Trader Joes couldn't get deliveries, so they couldn't get Soy Chorizo, the main ingredient for the Vegan Chorizo Q'ueso,... I drove around and checked every neighboring store. So I knew I had to change of the recipe!

A good Crusty Peach Cobbler with less hassle and heartburn!

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So this is the quickest peach cobbler you will ever make, because THAT'S WHAT I DO! I try to make some of your favorite down home recipes taste amazing but I'm obsessed with making sure my family lives happier healthier lifestyles! So I want you to be able to pronounce what you are actually cooking!

Now, in our family the best part is.....HAVING A GOOD CRUST TO PEACH RATIO! We loveeeeee the crust. Do you hear me? What I don't have, is a lot of time to make my crust from scratch so I found the next best thing.... Pilsbury Pie Crusts! Did you know that they don't have any diary in them!!! Screams. (edited: I did learn that it is not vegan though, it has Lard, sooo I will give you a freakishly easy Pilsbury knock off crust recipe in the mean time)

One of these packages has 2 pie crust in it. Perfect for a pie pan, and the other great thing is if you need to change the shape, you can roll them out on a board to become whatever you need.

Who’s Cooking for Christmas?

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This is the question that the majority of the “Chefs” of the family hear! It’s like.. did you really need to ask? Ohhh ….. or are you being funny! LOL!

It doesn’t even matter who’s house it’s at. Everyone wants to know what I’m bringing! My family used to be super petty and say, Quiana don’t bring none of that Vegan ish! Now they don’t care, they just want to know that I’m cooking. You know why… because no matter what I bring… they will eat it! #InJesusName!

This year I’m thinking about switching it up. I just want something different. I’m thinking Lasagna… maybe a pan for the Vegans and MeatEaters. Doesn’t that sound yummy. Honestly, I could be hungry right now, but that’s what I’m feeling right now! For sides, I always want some greenage to go with pasta! Maybe a Power Salad and Garlicky Green Beans for the win! I’ll add some Portobello mushrooms to the green beans to sneak in more veggies in on the fam, but the taste of (more…)

Que’s Favorite Holiday Cocktail | Champagne and St. Germain

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Happy Day Family!

I totally have to share my favorite holiday cocktail! The most simple drink with the greatest flavor ever! Its really nice and light! I love dry champagne because it has the lowest carbs ever, it's not too sweet, and its nice and bubbly! My favorite champagne is Veuve Clicquot, but when you are balling on a budget, any dry champagne will do! To take our celebration to the next level, I wanted to add a simple fruit like a raspberry, or a blueberry to the bottom of the flute, and to make it a more floral tasting and aromatic, I added St Germain, which is an elderflower liquor. Oh my gravy and mash potatoes! When you taste this it's going to make your life so happy!

All Drinks are not Created Equal!

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Be Mindful of your drinking this holiday season. Don’t over do it with all those secret sugars, hidden in juices and all those pretty drinks. Just because it’s pretty and festive doesn’t mean it’s Vegan either! Whatttttttt!!! (I know that’s what you’re thinking!) It’s totally fine, I thought the same thing, and we all know what happened after that… I rannnnnnnnn too……(wait for it)…...GOOGLE! LOL!

What do you mean Vegan Alcohol?

Vegans don’t eat anything with a Momma (my 2 yr old thought process). If it’s got a Momma we won’t eat it. That rule applies to everything. So when creating holiday drinks, I have to check the options, for wine, liquor … everything. Did you know there was a site you can visit that will let you check to see if it’s vegan? (more…)