Strangely enough, the holiday season means things are slowing down a little bit around here. Extra-curriculars are wrapping up, evening activities are winding down, and work is slowing up for the week. That means there was actually a fair amount of cooking going on around here. Well maybe not cooking…dinners prepared at home at least. Winking smile

For starters, this Pomegranate Pear Walnut Salad has been on rotation for more than a few meals this week, along side a surprisingly delicious pear & grilled red onion vegan grilled cheese sandwich.

pear walnut salad recipe

vegan grilled cheese

My favorite vegan lasagna {tofu & fake cheese free!} made it to the table this week a few times too. {What is it about Italian that makes it so.much.better after it’s been frozen and reheated?}

vegan lasagna recipe

Even though it’s not quite winter weather yet, I’m pretending it is and gearing up for the coming cold evenings with this hearty kale soup.

kale soup recipe

And I’d be lying if I said decadent desserts and drinks weren’t on my mind this holiday season.

cookie dough fudge and cocoa

Last but not least, I finally started decorating for Christmas. Hey, at least I was finished all my shopping early this year. Winking smile

Starred Photos

 

On tiny sneakers:

Only 7 weeks to go… yup, 33 weeks pregnant already.

I had an extra bonus this week when the husband had to feel my pregnancy pain for a few brief, joyous {for me} minutes.

husband sympathy belly pregnancy

 

Other people’s stuff:

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