Triple Chocolete Mousse Cake - Non Vegan

I saw this recipe and I couldnt resist adding it in.  

Ingredients

• Vegetable-oil cooking spray
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Individual Chocolate Mousse
• 2 ounces solid semisweet chocolate

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place eight 6-ounce (3 1/2-inch diameter) ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet, and coat with cooking spray; set aside.
2. Stir flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add egg, milk, oil, vanilla, and 1/4 cup water; mix on medium-low speed until smooth and combined, about 3 minutes.
3. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Run a knife around sides of cakes; unmold. Cakes can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 day.
4. Trim each cake to 1 inch high. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut eight 10 3/4-by-4-inch strips of parchment paper. Wrap a parchment collar around base of each cake, keeping bottom flush with baking sheet. Secure each collar with tape; set aside.
5. Transfer bittersweet-chocolate mousse to a large pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (such as Ateco #808). Pipe a 1-inch layer of mousse into each parchment collar. Refrigerate until mousse is set, about 20 minutes. Repeat with milk chocolate mousse, piping on top of the bittersweet chocolate mousse. Refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
6. Microwave semisweet chocolate until slightly warm but not melted, about 30 seconds. Scrape at a 45-degree angle with a vegetable peeler, forming curls. Before serving cakes, remove parchment collars, and garnish with chocolate curls.

http://www.marthastewart.com/

Yummy!!!

Natural Health: Depression

 *First of all, I want to let all my readers know that I am not in the medical profession and you should seek your doctor before trying anything if you are taking meds*

I have experienced Depression for  years  and I know people who have real bad episodes so I know how badly it can get. Also for years I have got really intrested in natural medicine since I think its healthier and less addictive that Western. I am not saying that western medicine doesnt work and shouldnt be used though for medical diseases and illnesses that really need it.  Every Tuesday I will focus on another medical issue and discuss ways to help you naturally and if you have any questions please feel free to ask.

1.  One of the things that I read about is eating an apple because Vitamin B helps but it should also be taken with milk and honey
2. Treatment use Cashewnut
3. Use asperrigus
4. Use Lemon Balm
5. Use Rose : 15 gm of rose petals with 250 ml of boiling water and drink as a tea

A Diet for Depression:

Exclude tea, coffee, tea etc
Take three meals a day

http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com

Some vitamins that you can try are Omega 3, St. Johns Wort

You can also try doing yoga and meditation.

I can't stress this enough I am only here to give you information but please keep taking your meds and see your doctor before trying any of these especially if you are pregnant


Hope you have an awesome day I will have another posting up by the end of today

Easy Veggie Pizza Pie ( Recipe)

Ingredients
1 onion chopped
1cup mushrooms cut in quarters
2 bulbs of garlic diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup of broccelli florets
1 cup of black olives
1 can of Pillsburry Pie Crust dough or other dairy free crust
1 can 16 oz pizza sauce
1/4 cup basil leaves chopped
Red Pepper flakes or oregano to taste
Follow your heart: Mozzarella soy  Cheese shredded

Preparation

1. Prepare toppings by sauteing onion, mushrooms and garlic in a pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil until tender
2. Steam or Saute broccelli florets till tender
3. Place pizza dough unto a greese pan according to package instructions
4. Top with pizza sauce,  fresh basil, olives sauteed onions, mushrooms,  garlic, seasoned with red pepper flakes/ oregano
5. Optional but highly reccomended:  top with Heart Mozzarella soy Cheese
6. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil

Cooking Time:
Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-15 mins or until the crust is brown.

I hope you will enjoy this.

Food for thought and positive thinking quotes

I was sitting here right before getting ready for bed and I came to realize how much negativity there is in the world but by focusing on the positive then maybe we can make it a better place. I can't remember where I read this to but I feel like I need to share it with whoever is reading this. Say you smiled at a total stranger on the street, maybe he is walking to work since he got a flat tire but your smile might have made his day, then maybe he comes across an elderly lady who dropped a $100 bill by giving that to her that probably made her day since maybe that is the last bit of money she had and the process continues so it had a chain affect that began with you. Now for some quotes that might help you get through this day:1. Happy thoughts fill your life with happiness 2.Affirm the positive, visualize the positive and expect the positive, and your life will change accordinly. 3. Clear thoughts produce clear results.
4. Postive thinking envokes more energy , more initiative and more energy
The site that I got this from is:
http://www.successconsciousness.com/

"Everytime you smile at somone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing"
~~ Mother Theresa~~

" Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day"
~~Quoted in P.S. I love you Compiled by H. Jackson Brown Jr.~~

"It takes seventeen muscles to smile and forty- three to frown" author unknown

" A smile can brighten the darkest day" author unknown

Got these from:
http://www.quotegarden.com/

I hope all of you have an awesome day!  Keep smiling and being positive




The site that I got this from :

The face cleaner, exfoliator, toothpaste, shampoo etc and its ALL VEGAN recipe

When I came across this the first thing that came to mind was that people would think this is either cool or unusual. However I do know for a fact that there must be some vegans out there that just wish that they could find a totally animal free product well here is a recipe for one.

1. For a facewash: use 1 tsp baking soda, and a few drops of water to make a paste. Smooth the mixture over face and rince gently. For an exfoliator, make a thicker paste with a few more drops of baking soda and water. Rub in a circular motion and rinse.

2. For toothpaste: dip toothbrush bristles into baking soda ( salt may be added if you wish) and brush with this every 2-3 days.
For shampoo: Make about 1/2 cup thick paste of baking soda and water.Gently and briefly massage onto scalp and through hair and rinse.

3. For an antacid, mix 1/2 to 1 tsp baking soda with 1 cup of lukewarm water and drink every 3 hrs. until you feel better.

4. Foot soak: 1/4 cup of baking soda to a basin of warm water and soak feet 15 to 30 minutes
    Bath soak: Put in 1/4 cup baking soda to the bath

5. Deoderent: Mix with starch ( try rice flour or corn starch 1/2 cup and 1/2

The recipes only make 1 time use and it is prepared within seconds.

The site I got this on is:
http//vegweb.com

You will save money and also save animals

The Spritual Side of Crystals

First of all, I am finally back and will continue to post on a regular basis. I just needed time to myself for personal reasons. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. Until I figured out who I was spiritually I always thought that crystals was just pretty and sometimes very expensive objects that you hold into your hand.  It wasnt until a friend of mine helped me with my spirituality and also got me to see that not only does crystals heal you ( which will be discussed in a different posting) but also that the energy from it helps you spirutally.  People have been using nature and crystals for this purpose long before Christ was born and to this day we continue to use it. People use crystals to keep them safe by wearing it on them, for confidence, love, and some for magickal purposes. In addition some individuals use it to mediate or ground themselves. At the end of this posting I will give you a few sites and books you can read if you wish. A few gemstones that intrested me are:

Amethyst:  Spiritual Awareness,  Meditation, visualization serenity, composure. Attracts good luck and love
Aventurine: It brings balance to intellect emotions & physical being
Garnet: Energizes, revitalizes, and balances energy. It inspires love and devotion. Its known as a "stone of health"
Quartz: empowers and protects by ampifying & focusing energy
Lapis Lazuli: A stone of "protection and enlightment"
Jasper: "Supreme Nuturer" it reminds us why we are here - free ourselves from limiting bonds& bring joy and light into the world.

You can see more gemstones and where I got the ones as mentioned at:
http://www.solarenergy.com/

Other websites that you can get information is:
http://www.wicca.com/http://www.amerindea.com/gemstones.html
http://www.gemstone-dictionary.com/

Some books that are very good:
The Gemstone Bible
The Gemstone Bible 2

I will continue to keep the posting going. I have to go but hope you have an awesome day.

Triquerta: the symbol of my beliefs

When I came across this symbol it actually caught my attention.  It is a spiritual symbol but also an ancient christian one as well.  Knowing that I can wear it and keep my own beliefs now and still remember my past beliefs has helped me through my life.  I am greatly into nature and I am thankful for it everyday, I believe that you dont need a temple etc to praise what is given to us and there should not be any conflict of other peoples religious beliefs.
In the spiritual side it means mind, body and soul or father, mother and child
On the Christian side it means : Father, son, holy spirit.
It is a celtic symbol which is where my ancestery came.  I hope that you enjoy this and please make some suggestions on my wall.

Back on track

After having a chat with a good friend of mine I realized that I was all over the place with this blog. Well that is going to change.  I am a newby at this sort of stuff but from now on I will focus on my spiritual beliefs. Some people would not agree on while others would. I remember people asking me what religious beliefs I am in but as I pointed out that I believe in a number things and I am a very spiritual person. The blogs from now on will show this. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it.

Double Chocolate Vegan Cake Recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of flour
1 cup of sugar
3 tbsp of cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vaniella
1 tbsp vinger
5 tbsp of margarine
1 cup of cold water
1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips

Instructions:
Preheat the over to 350 degrees
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking soda. Add the vaniella, vineger and margarine. Add the water and mix well
Pour into a 9X9 inch pan and sprinkle the chocolete chips on top
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegancakerecipes/r/doublechocolate.htm

My idea: use Vegan Margarine instead of regular ones. It tastes just as good.

Down day but decided to write anyway

For the past two days wasnt very good but I know that the next second, minute, hour, day I could change that.  By writing on this blog helps me most days and maybe it is part of the reason why I am doing it.  For anyone who feels the same ways that I do just remember something that I learned only recently, that there is people who cares and loves you and there are resources out there that will help you.  Also this is a prayer that can help in any situation:

Serientity Prayer

God grant me the serienity to accept the things that I can not change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time, enjoying every moment at a time, accepting hardships as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as he did, in this sinful world; as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that he would make all things right if I surrender to his will. That I may be reasonabily happy in this  life and supremely happy with him. Forever in the next
Amen
By Reinhold Niebuhr

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.
Proverbs3:5-6

Traditional Buddha Prayer for healing
Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers and join together in the oceans; so every moment of your goodness flow forth to awaken and heal all beings those here now, those gone before those yet to come.

By the power of every moment of your goodness may your heart's wishes soon be fullfilled as completely shining as the bright full moon as magically as by  a wish-fulfilling gem.

By the power of every moment of your goodness
May all dangers be averted and all disease be gone
May no obsticle come across your way
May you enjoy fulfillment and long life.

For all who dwells respect
Who follow compassion and wisdom of the Way
May your life prosper in the four blessings
of old age, beauty, happiness and strength
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/buddhist-healing-prayer.html

author unknown

you can also try meditiation and yoga if you wish

Books and Websites that are good

I am really busy lately so I dont really have to much time to read but I still want to share some books and websites that I have found really interesting:
1. The Faith Dare:30 days to live life to the fullest  Author:  Debbie  Alsdorf
2. The Love Dare: Author Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick
3. The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to help animals in trouble by Ingrid NewKirk
4. 90 Minutes in Heaven:  Don Piper and Cecil Murphy
All can be bought at
http://www.amazon.com

Some good websites are
http://www.peta2.com
http://www.peta.com
http://4amveg.blogspot.com
http://www.portalsofspirit.com/blog

I really got to go but I hope you will look into my links and I promise to post another blog soon.

Some sites that I came across hope you like it

Here I was just thinking what I could put on this blog since I am so new on it.  I finally put an account in to myspace since an old friend of mine has his band in it and always wants to have more music in it, that and I love to hear his songs whenever I can. Also, I am so very spiritual that I will include a name that I came across on youtube, please watch her videos and let me know what you think of both of it. In addition to what I put down in my last blog my favorite hobby is collecting gemstones and feeling the power of it when I hold on to it. Well I gotta run but here is the website
http://www.myspace.com/macipittman79
http://www.youtube.com
go into charmingpixieflora on youtube

New Day, New Life

I woke up this morning and for once I felt happy. Knowing that I am going to start this blog site really helped me since I can post who I really am and know that I wont be judged for it.  I will be talking about topics that really interest me: reincarnation, past lives, my spirituality, recipes that I would love to try, novels that might inspire others etc. If you have any suggestions of topics or comments on what I am talking about please let me know. This will be a short entry but tommorow I promise would be more interesting.