October 26, 2018
So, I turned 40 last March. I have to admit I like getting older. So far, I love most things that come with getting older. Among them I find myself looking inward instead of comparing myself to everyone around me—one of my favorites. In addition, I’ve heard we all become more at peace with ourselves as we get older, but I’ve also been gearing up for something else….a slower metabolism! It’s almost like someone pushed a button the day...
March 23, 2018
I honestly never tried kale until a few years ago and I thought it was a big fad. How can it be any better than spinach. Well, I tried it and hated it because it’s so bitter. But, if you can prepare it a certain way…say…kale chips. They’re pretty good! Kale vs. spinach. They both have phytochemicals and vitamin A, phosphate, and B vitamins. But… spinach actually has more potassium and folate. So welp, kale is more of a fad....
March 8, 2018
Before we had kids I was definitely not a morning person. I would sit in a near coma for a good hour before I had enough wits about myself to do anything productive. Things change. Now, I’m all about doing most of my stuff in the morns and having that relaxing evening waiting for me at the end of the day. So, I can slump into the couch and watch bad tv without any guilt whatsoever. As I started inching...
January 31, 2018
As I was making these tasty snacks I was having to swat little hands away so I could take some pictures for you guys before they were all gone! Not just one but 4 recipes for crunchy roasted chickpeas in 4 flavors to have on hand is a good way to stay armed and ready when you get the munchies. These things are addictive, seriously. Make these if you are detoxing or just eating. They’re super healthy for you. If...
January 24, 2018
Most of us love sweet potatoes and know how to roast them in the oven with a little salt and pepper. Here’s an easy way to add a little kick. With garam masala roasted sweet potatoes, your house will smell fabulous and it’s just a couple more ingredients that makes this recipe a super duper fast side dish to just about any meat. In case you haven’t noticed, I love garam masala. Just the smell of it is fabulous. It...
January 17, 2018
The breakfast funk. We all find ourselves in one sometimes. Especially if you’re trying to eat low carb and sick of eggs. What else is there? My husband started making these crepe looking things that looked pretty good. I had a bite and surprisingly wanted more. (I call them pancakes because there really is no other name for them.) Before I knew it, I was making these high protein thingies. Besides being super tasty, they’re made with only 3 ingredients–egg...
January 4, 2018
As a Christmas gift from my sister I received my favorite new kitchen gadget. A tool to cook sous-vide. What is sous-vide? If you haven’t heard of sous-vide technique of cooking, you’ve probably eaten it. It has been a favorite of professional chefs and high-end restaurants for decades. It’s basically cooking your food using a water bath and it is almost impossible to overcook your food. In fact, it’s the best way to get perfectly cooked meat. The way it...
December 30, 2017
Okay the holidays are nearly over and we can all get back into our routine. A lot of us have tons of leftovers we’re not sure what to do with. Well, hopefully you didn’t throw away your bone from your Christmas ham. If you still have it, I have a solution for you. It’s a fantastic ham and bean soup that is healthy… especially compared to all the junk we’ve been putting into our bodies the last few weeks. I...
December 6, 2017
I know I posted chia pudding earlier this year, but my recipe has advanced leaps and bounds since then. With only a couple of small changes. #1 Use canned coconut milk. It is so much richer and more flavorful. #2 Mix in some carton coconut milk or your texture will be too thick. Also… refrigerate overnight for a better flavor blend. When we travel, we love to eat our way through where ever we are. Particularly dinners. I usually balance...
November 21, 2017
Chilly weather, cozy pants and that old sweatshirt. The only thing better would be a warm rich cup of cocoa to curl up with at the end of the day, right? If it’s all natural hot cocoa that happens to be so much more delicious than Swiss Miss…all the better. Cacao is your new friend. It has all the flavor of chocolate minus the stuff that’s bad for you. Rich in magnesium, iron and antioxidants it’s a win-win. If you’re...