There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup after a long cold, dreary winter day. Not that bland stuff that comes from a can but, a hearty homemade soup. This spicy vegan southwestern soup is just that a hearty, easy to make homemade soup to enjoy during those cold winter nights. I have been making this soup at least once a week for the last couple of months because of how unusually cold this winter has been.  On days when I have to leave my warm home to run errands, I look forward to returning home to enjoy a warm bowl of soup.

In a few weeks, I will be attending Planet Comic-Con. It is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the Midwest area. My first Convention was back in 2011 it was a small local anime convention and ever since then, I’ve been hooked. I enjoy traveling to different types of conventions and meeting people with similar interest.

Roasted veggie wraps with hummus is a versatile and easy dish to prepare. It’s one of my favorite dishes to have during my lunch hour or for dinner. They give you just the right amount of energy you need to get through the busiest of days. This is a simple, clean, and wholesome dish that will give you all the goodness that your body needs and is low in fat.

I’ve been married for five years and my husband and I have a lot in common. We both enjoy playing videos games, traveling, and watching movies. One thing that we don’t have in common is our diet choices. I’ve been a vegetarian for about two years now and, he’s an omnivore. When it comes to picking restaurants and meal planning it is difficult to find common ground. In the beginning, it wasn’t an easy task trying to make our mixed diet household work. I found myself often not knowing what to prepare for meals or what restaurants to dine at.

Deciding to transition to a healthier lifestyle was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Four years ago I was overweight, out of shape, and depressed. I weighed over 200 lbs and most of what I ate came from a drive-through window. The only form of daily exercise I got was walking from the couch to the fridge. I was depressed and began to become fed up with my current situation. I wasn’t living a healthy life at all, I was miserable and making poor health choices. So I decided to transition to a healthier lifestyle.