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Why Can’t I Lose this Weight!

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I feel like I have been trying to lose 20lbs for 10 years. Let’s be real. I am doing something wrong. So I started paying more attention to the foods that I’m eating. I’m 100% Vegan. There is no way I should be having weight issues. That is not real. It is a lie. What you eat no matter who you are matters.

My issues have been consistency… I forget to eat, and by doing that it makes my body hold on to what it can because it doesn’t know when I will get another meal. Facts. So I have to be more consistent about eating.

Next issue, eating foods that are calorie dense. The foods that I decided to eat once I finally got around to eating… were heavy. You can actually eat more and lose more if you focus on foods that are water rich. Why? Because water dilutes the calories allowing you to eat more. I know it sounds crazy but listen… I have been learning more and more ya’ll.

An example… a cup of frickin raisins…. 500 calories. (which is more than a meal in our meal prep). Stay with me…now lets look at a cup of grapes.. (seeded of course) that same cup is only 62 calories!!!!!!!!

YEP. GO BACK AND READ THAT AGAIN!

And the result…both cups will make you feel full but one is WAYYYY HEAVIER!

So pay attention to the foods that you are eating, or they heavy and calorie dense? or Light & Water Rich?

This is Day 6 of the #Faith #Family #Food #Fitness Challenge (Click Here to Learn More #FFFFChallenge) and I am totally trying to make a difference in my body! So join in with me… it doesn’t matter when you start, the blessing is that you just START!

What has been some of the struggles of your weightless journey?
Reply to this post and let me know, and let’s do this together 🙂

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How Dunkin Peppermint Mocha Latte set off the Holiday Season!

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Gahhhhh!! Fammmm I did it! I tried coffee, and it made me happy! So my tastebuds wanted to cook with it. First thing I did was try to figure out how to get it into a Donut!!! It's the holidays and this would be a totally different way to level up desserts with all of my favorite things. I tried it with different coffees but my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE... IS THE DUNKIN PEPPERMINT MOCHA LATTE!!!!!

Listennnnn!!!! Y'all know I'm a picky eater.. so if a saint was gonna try coffee....I needed to know which one I liked the best and stick with it!! I found out last year that Dunkin Donuts didn't have the Peppermint Mocha Latte so surelyyyyyy God knew it was time for them to bless us with it this year!!! I'm so happy they did. The flavor is nice and deep. Like a red wine of coffee deep and then pairing it with Peppermint, and Almond Milk.. or Soy Milk.. or Oat Milk.. wellll huntyyyyy IT'S GOOD GOOD!

So you now me, I wanted to find a way to stick that flavor into something I loved. A Donut. So just imagine.. a (york peppermint patty on coffee.... STRAIGHT FIRE)

OK...enough with my over the top descriptions!!! Let me just give you this recipe!!! Oh.. and we made it on Fox 2 News Detroit this morning.. and guess what... THEY LOVED IT!!!!

Click here to watch the Fox 2 Segment

Click here for the Recipe

Click here for the "How To" video

Until next time.. may your tastebuds be......

FOREVER SATISFIED!!!

Que!

Meal Preps Are Here! Are you Ready?

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The most asked question in the Cooking with Que inbox..... Do you have Meal Preps! Literally.

I had to take the time to determine what would work because I didn't want to be another "Box" service with food that will last for 7-10 days! That's absolutely ridiculous to me. Like what fresh food do you get out of a garden... and it lasts you for that long! GET OUTTA HERE!

My brain says, if something is supposed to be fresh, you should have to go get another batch sooner than later. I grocery shop a couple times per week. Fresh Kale... Spinach.. Tomatoes those items when they are truly fresh.. don't last for 2 weeks fam! So I wanted to figure out how to make this beneficial for everyone involved. Vegans and Meat Eaters alike. So all my local peeps will have access to pick up or delivery options. I only have spots for 10 Out of State peeps, to let me know how they like getting food every 3-4 days.

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!

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!

The Best Vegan Grilled Portobello and Cheez Sandwich

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Hungry at 2 a.m. in Downtown Indianapolis ?? No Problem! #HotBoxPizza

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First, let me say....... I wanted to catch a quick flight to Indiana, but my brain wouldn't let me be great. I'm always looking for savings and it just didn't make sense to spend $300+ on flights when we could drive four hours from Michigan and only spend $23.50 on gas! Yep. Welcome to my brain! Sooo hubby and I drove... well he drove! LOL! I was proud to be a passenger because I got 90 days worth of content ready to go for Cooking with Que!

We arrived at like 1:30 in the morning on Saturday and the city was popping! Like seriously...I'm grown and I love sleep, but Downtown Indianapolis wouldn't let me be great! People were out! Walking the streets like it was nothing! All I wanted to do was stretch my legs and check into our hotel! But our stomachs told another story! We were HUNGRY! My Husband and I were like where are 2 Vegans about to eat at 2 a.m.? In the words of my Momma (rest her soul in heaven) ain't nothing open after 2 but legs (excuse my vernacular....lol)!! Oh, but Downtown Indy was POPPINNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGG!!! OKAYYYY!!

Cooking with Que takes on Indianapolis for the Circle City Classic

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I'm excited we are opening our palates to all kinds of foods.... #Vegan foods that is! Everything around us is #HBCU! It wreaks of Southern Hospitality! Everyone is say hello! Everye is happy! Everyone is Nice!!! #TearsOfJoy! It's a Celebration! Howard University -VS- Bethune Cookman University! When I say it's #LIT fam!! It is! Check Out the Circle City Classic

I've decided that it's time to do things to make my heart happy! It can't just be about work! I am a #Workaholic! I work my Family! I work my dream day job! I k Cooking with Que! I work my New brick and mortar, The Kitchen, and I work my Non Profits! God told me to reap the the fruits of my labor! So it's time to enjoy some things! I want to visit all 50 STATES and EVERY COUNTRY! Yep I said it!

Just expect pics of every food aspect of our trip. We are reviewing restaurants, the experiences, hotels and anything else you can think of!

Stay tuned!!!

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May Your Tastebuds be Forever Satisfied!

Que!