Autumn is my favorite time of the year. The cool crisp and the beauty of the leaves falling. But one thing that I enjoy the most during autumn is pumpkin spice. Autumn isn’t autumn for me until I’m enjoying a pumpkin spice latte, pancake, or muffin. But one of my all-time favorite treats of fall is pumpkin spice doughnut holes and a hot cup of tea.

This past Friday my husband and I celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary. We spent the day together and visited three different places. We had a lot of fun and got to see more of what Kansas City has to offer. Our first stop was Succotash for breakfast before heading to the Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO. We ended the day by checking out the First Friday event in the Crossroads District of downtown Kansas City.

This dish is a delicious mix of sweet and spicy while being a light dish that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. It is a quick and easy recipe that only uses a few ingredients from your pantry and refrigerator. By simply swapping out regular white angel hair pasta with whole grain or whole wheat pasta which includes the nutritious layers of the grain that add heart-healthy fiber to your dish. It’s one of my go-to recipes when I’m looking for something easy, healthy, and filling. It’s hearty enough that you can just eat it on its own or be paired with a side salad and garlic bread. So if you’re stumped on what to have for dinner tonight give this Spicy Grape Tomato Pasta a try. In less than 20 minutes you can have a healthy and delicious meal on a busy weeknight.

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It’s summer and you know what that means? Barbecue season and even if you are a vegan or a vegetarian you don’t have to miss out on some delicious barbecue. These super easy chickpeas and tofu BBQ sandwiches and packed full of flavor and smothered in barbecue sauce. The McCormick smokehouse maple seasoning gives it a smokey maple flavor, but not too salty or sweet. It is one of my favorite seasonings and adds a smokey, spicy yet sweet flavor to pretty much anything you want to try it on. I’ve put it on pasta, soups, and potatoes. The next best thing if you don’t have the time to go out and fire up the grill so if you’re in the mood for barbecue give this recipe a try.

What I Ate in A Day:

Eating For A Healthy Mind & Body

This what I ate in a day to keep myself both mentally and physically fit. These meals are simple and delicious! I wanted to share these meals with you to show how easy and doable it is to eat a well-balanced vegetarian diet. It’s the perfect way to feel happier, and full of energy. These vegetarian/vegan meals will boost your mood and energy level, and I hope they make you excited as I am about eating healthy.