{Recipe} Ginger-Tamari Freekeh Stir-Fry (+ Giveaway!)

My schedule has been full the last few weeks but I've also been overwhelmed with gratitude. It's hectic, but I'm doing what I love and am more content than stressed.

That being said, cooking and house projects haven't been a priority as of late. This meal was perfect because it took about 25 minutes from start to finish to prepare. It's the first time we've tried Freekeh and we both liked it!

Don't know what Freekeh is? (I didn't.) Here's a little info:

Cara McDonaldAugust 6, 2015recipe, vegetarian, vegan, giveaway, review

{Poem} Yoga Mat

In a ritualistic manner, you unfurl unapologetically on the hard wood floor, ready for our next therapy session.

With steadiness and understanding you grip my fingers and toes,
secrets and sorrows,
joys and passions,

Inspiration, YogaCara McDonaldAugust 4, 2015poem, yoga

My favorite vegan protein powders

The phrase "vegan protein powder" has probably already turned some of you off — vegan or not.

You might be vegan and thinking, "WHY are we still so obsessed with protein? Just eat real food!"

Or you might be a carnivore and thinking, "It's whey or nothing. What's the point of vegan protein?"

Living WellCara McDonaldJuly 31, 2015protein, Friday Faves, vegan

A yoga playlist for every mood

This is one of the playlists I use in my classes. It's kind of all over the place, which is how I like it. From sad to upbeat to funky cover songs, there's always something in this playlist that accurately reflects my mood on the mat. (OK, but maybe this one skews a little more on the sad side? Slow, yoga-like songs tend to be sad or about love.)

YogaCara McDonaldJuly 29, 2015playlist

I'm a selfish yogi

I was caught off guard by some hurtful words that were said to me.

“You’re a selfish person."

It stung. And it’s stuck with me. I’ve been giving it a lot of thought for the past few weeks.