I believe the kitchen is the one of the most happiest places in the home for most people. I know for me it’s always been a place of togetherness and a place of healing in a sense. I remember growing up and sitting down to have family meals and I loved to watch and help my mother cook. I get my passion and desire for cooking and baking from her. As I got older is was the central place my friends and I would gather and share a cup of coffee and solve the worlds problems around her kitchen table. We have always joked and said that is was a good thing that kitchen table could not talk because it heard a lot of hurts, tears, fears, and hopes and dreams of our futures. My mom and dad have recently updated and have redone their kitchen and I have to say I shed a tear when that old table went away. I’m sentimental that way 
My new love of cooking up vegan dishes has really brought to life apart of me that had died. I have lived so many years of disordered eating , depriving myself and viewing food as an enemy that I let my love of cooking just die 
I can happily say today that I love my kitchen.
I love it more than just the fact it is pretty and green. I love it because I feel creative, empowered and comfortable there. I feel inspired to create vegan yummies and goodies that I can in return share with you. I have a desire to see people live free from disordered eating and truly love them selves and know that food is not the enemy. You can enjoy great nutritious food and not have to live a deprived life. I want to be an encouragement to others
Another great love that I have in my kitchen is all the nifty little gadgets that make life in the cooking realm a little easier 
Don’t you just love kitchen gadgets? Some are not needed so much but I just love them I have become an avid collector of kitchen gadgets.My favorite finds are the vintage ones ! What is your favorite gadget you use a lot?
Today I have been busy baking a recipe I saw on one of my favorite blogs last night. They are Peppermint Walnut Crunch Blondies. You can find her recipe here….http://ohsheglows.com. They are so YUMMY ! 
These are so worth the effort. Go make some! I think I should go eat a yummy Blondie now I hope you have a splendid day and always remember to look up. You are most beautiful when you are being you
