Too much? Breathe.

It was one of those days where chaos rang true in my mind. I reviewed the prep list yesterday, and it seemed that the day was going to be easy: a wrap and salad. Even this morning as I started, all was flowing, like breath in, breath out. Then, when all was almost "done", it seemed as if I barely even started. Various components of the dish was made, yet I decided that it would be best and more efficient if I assembled the wraps prior to service. I made the right choice, but I kept looking at the uncrossed prep list for tomorrow and the fact that I had not started the almond milk that was on the menu today. The dark cloud of overwhelming floated above and then into my mind. This is where the yoga off the mat comes in. I kept reminding myself to breathe, be in the present moment, and consuming lots of chocolate was not going to help me at all. Ok - maybe a little chocolate would help:) But most importantly: breath in, breath out - with consciousness and awareness.

Curried-carrot hummus vegetable wrap

Heart of romaine and olives with oregano-lemon dressing and curried maple pumpkin seeds

A spinach flour tortilla was filled with a curried carrot hummus, fresh mint and cilantro, baby spinach, cumin-roasted cauliflower, and roasted kale. I had the curried carrot hummus a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved it: garbanzo beans, a bit of raw garlic, curry powder, cayenne, tahini, fresh lemon juice, filtered water, and grapeseed oil. Oh - and a touch of Braggs amino acids which adds an additional depth to already deep hummus. The romaine and kalamta olives salad was drizzled with a simple lemon vinaigrette: lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil.