Korean Birthday Soup December 27, 2022

Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeok Guk)

Hey Butterflies!  It’s been too long.  I cannot wait to get settled because I have learned so many recipes and found some that I must share. I apologize that is been so long. 

I hope this new post reach you and I’m hoping to be more consistent once I get settled. It’s a long story.  If you don’t know… I have a blog on my website TaNeal.com in the “Butterfly Spot” that talks about things I’ve been through on top of that transitioning and getting settled into our forever home. 

We all know moving is tough anyway but we found some untouched land so it was a process. It’s been 2 years and I am so ready to get home and get my studio and everything set back up so that I can share these fabulous recipes.

I must say, I love Maangchi!  She is a Korean food vlogger on YouTube that I’ve been following for several years. A lot of her recipes she has posted, I’ve tried and they always turned out fabulous!

Along with spinach I’ve always been looking for some healthy recipes especially for soup and salad with dark greens. I snacked on seaweed before but finding this recipe blew me away! 

I must tell you if you are a health seeker and you like dark greens and soup, you are going to love this. I added rice and kimchi and she talks about other things that you can add.

The background story of the birthday soup is of course for birthdays and pregnant women would eat it before and after giving birth. You don’t have to be pregnant to eat the soup and it doesn’t have to be your birthday 😁.

It is absolutely delicious for this winter season. I recommend you guys give it a try and let me know what you think because I am in love with it. I added rice, shrimp and kimchi

Peace and blessings

#CookWhatYouCraze

#LifeFoodie

TaNeal ƸӜƷ

I can’t stop, I won’t stop…music is a life saver! October 14, 2011

“There it was…a twinkle in the sky and no one noticed it was there all the time!”

Hello Butterflies!  I hope you all are doing well and enjoying life!

So, I wanted to blog about Atlanta and what I have been up to.

This is the first time I have shared this with anyone other than 2

good friends and one of my bodyguards (also a GREAT Friend) who knows because he towed me and my car

down here 5 months ago.  Which he was so supportive but so afraid for me at the same time.

I didn’t really come down here with a plan other than wanting to further

my music career.  I didn’t take into consideration about where I would

stay or anything and I was so against paying $200/week for a funky extended stay.

So I went to the library when I got here and started searching for a roomshare on

craigslist.  YES!  I sure did…I am one crazy lady!  I DID choose the right neighborhood

though.  I studied Atlanta’s map before I came and with assistance of TMoore, I found a nice suburb.

This is not the first time that I have done a “O NO she didn’t” act.  I have always been a risk-taker.

After two weeks in extended stay (I finally gave in) and 9 interviews, I found a

good spot for myself and I have been here every since.  Although now I’m complaining

about space because I have two male roommates who are TRUE bachelors, and they are gonna

make me open up a can of whip a$$ up in here!  Yes, it’s threes company but I’m no

Jack Tripper!

Meeting the folks I’ve networked with and seeing cousins who I didn’t get a chance to grow

up with has been a blessing but it doesn’t help the fact of how alone I sometimes

feel.  I’m away from my daughter away from my family and close friends.

I’m so restless and try to bury my feelings in work and not all the work I do is paying yet.

So I’m investing a lot of time in faith while I eat toast and drink tea most days.

I have lost weight since I’ve been here but trust when I get out and network and

get the chance to eat good, I fill the hump like a camel 🙂  And what a blessing it

is to still have a chance to cook every now and then too, so I’m not complaining…

MUCH 🙂

The last thing is what I must say to those folks down here and anywhere in the

world who think they are going to stop me from achieving my goals… the defensive

attack you feel will hit you where it don’t heal!  I’m not playin’ so

don’t come with those mind games and run arounds because at the end of the

day TRUST you will end up doing something that will only embarrass YOU!

Someone had the nerve to say that I’m cold, disrespectful, distant and unavailable…they obviously

have not heard my lyrics so I forgive them for not wanting to understand who I am, even though

I know thats not how they really feel(mind games).

I just don’t value my talents, I admire the gift that God gave me and I will die

knowing that I did everything in my power to share it with as many people as I can.  That is my focus!

Being emotional has given me nothing but chest pains

and restless nights so I’ve had ENOUGH!  I did the right thing, I will continue to make the

choices I feel will help me get one step closer to introducing my music to someone new and

keeping my fans entertained!  You all are loved and appreciated and I hold you dear to my heart!

Peace and Blessings

TaNeal εїз

News:  http://pinkheadphonesmusic.blogspot.com/2011/08/artist-news-taneal-ends-contract-with.html

TaNeal on Lock-Down September 7, 2011

“We are naturally grounded by gravity but life’s challenges will try and keep you off your feet.”

Hello all!  This is the first time in two weeks that I had a moment to myself.  I’ve been traveling, networking and working which I’m grateful for but I appreciate the challenges more than the opportunities since I’ve proven to myself how strong I really am.  The music industry as you know is a very risky and can be highly stressful if you are not careful, but it’s going on 4 months of me living in Atlanta and I’m still standing.

I was once told that my presence is very welcoming and anyone could easily make themselves at home around me.  The problem with that is if you are not strong enough, people will take advantage of you.  I’m glad to be aware of my stopping point but I give others room to be themselves.  Unfortunately, this is not always a good thing because some end up regretting some things they share with me.  None of this is my problem but if I’m not careful and this bewildering point is with someone who has the power to blacklist me in the industry, I’m screwed and it bothers me.

When things are too serious and nothing serious is being put toward your goals, RUN!  There is nothing wrong with you staying focused and moving forward to complete your mission.  I do not want to spend another year “finding myself”  I have arrived!  There is no need for validation when you have a God gifted talent.  Everyone has problems and deal with them in many ways but I do not give energy to misjudgments, mistakes and regrets.  I learn from them and move on.

When you are on a good path and feel your pace is right…then you see the light…go in that direction!  Do not let anyone stop you from doing what you feel comfortable with but keep checking your rear-view and blind sides for those who are willing to lighten your load and help you reach your goal!  With that said, I’m taking a few days off for me.  I will fast, pray and reflect.  I have a huge responsibility to myself, my family and my career.  Some things just can’t be compromised.  If I miss out on something because I take time to strengthen and focus on health, it was not meant for me to have it and I’m OK with that!

Peace and Blessings

TaNeal εїз

Beware!

Introducing TaNeal’s Butterfly Spot August 25, 2011

Hey Butterflies!  I’m baaaack!  It’s time to blog again I have a lot to get off my mind, good and bad.  There are so many things I want to share but facebook is not the place nor does it have the space 🙂  I miss writing and clearing my mind…hence I have a headache!

Blog at you soon!

Peace and Blessings

TaNeal εїз