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October 23, 2017
Lately, we’ve been hearing so much about having a healthy gut. I kind of ignored all of these articles until I started to have problems of my own. As a result, I’ve been on a quest to feel better. I’m getting there! At this moment, I honestly have no tummy bloat, regurge, acid reflux and fatigue since I’ve been doing what I’m doing. I’ll have a more in-depth article coming soon about my journey to a healthy tummy. 😉 Meanwhile,...
October 16, 2017
Sometimes we find recipes in the funniest places. This one was found in a doctor’s office magazine. Pre-Pinterest if you found a recipe, you wrote it down, or ripped it out of a waiting room magazine. I love goulash and grabbed this up immediately. And it was so worth it! It does call for plenty of ingredients, but all you need is a good pot and a can opener. Besides browning the meat and chopping your onions and garlic, there’s...
October 9, 2017
Ok I called this Dad’s tortilla soup, because he originally made this for us. Who knows where he got the recipe. He had his favorites and they were his favs for a reason! From his homemade orange bread to the Mexican caldo, we loved all of his concoctions. This was no exception. And we’ve been making it around here for years. You should see my recipe book I refer to when I make this. It’s a binder I started when...
October 2, 2017
It’s fall! My favorite season for so many reasons. The smells, football, cooler weather and of course the food! It’s so nice to have a cozy sweater on while cooking a nice comfort meal. One of the first meals I usually cook in the fall is braised brisket and shallots. The first time I made this meal, my family was flipping over it. The first time I made this for guests, they were flipping over it. So, I’ve got some...
September 25, 2017
For years I boiled carrots as a side dish. Ick. I might as well have taken a can of mushy carrots and plopped them onto a plate and called it a day. Then, I learned a method of how to cook them perfectly every time! Having this recipe for cooked carrots with thyme has our family eating this side dish like crazy. Carrots make an awesome side that many people forget about. They have a reputation for being boring. But,...
September 18, 2017
School is in full swing and if your kids have after school activities there’s a strong chance you’re playing taxi driver for the next 9 months. Usually, the last thing you have time for is to cook dinner. I’ve found myself cooking half of it early in the day and finishing it off when the kids get in. Well, that’s one way. The best way is to get out the crockpot. A lot of people think they have to have...
September 8, 2017
When you see “smoked salmon and asparagus omelet,” many of you might have glazed over thinking it’s too gourmet to make quickly in the morning. Welp, that isn’t true. I wouldn’t do that to you! And I don’t have the patience or time to make something overly involved. Let’s prep ingredients. Once you’re cooking it goes really fast, so you need to have everything ready. You’ll need a small non-stick pan, rubber spatula, 2 beaten eggs with a teaspoon of...
September 4, 2017
We’re heading back to school and we all know what our kids need most to start the day off right. A filling, protein-rich breakfast. But, the tricky part is finding the time to do that. Well, I’ve got one here served up on a platter (or a jar) for you. The great thing about peanut butter and banana overnight oats is that of course it can be made the night before. So, during the hustle and bustle of getting out...
August 28, 2017
If you haven’t heard of adaptogens, you will soon. They are the miracle herbs that not only relieve stress, but also increase energy and vitality as well as bring balance to our stress-ridden lives. (Read my upcoming article that delves into adaptogens in more detail). Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful of the adaptogens. Also known as “Indian ginseng” it’s in the tomato family. It’s been used as a healing remedy for years, namely for stress, fatigue and the...
August 21, 2017
People laugh at me because I find that stopping what I’m doing to eat lunch annoying. While the kids are at school, I’m usually running errands, working out and of course blogging! So, I definitely don’t want a time-consuming lunch to make. That’s why a quick meal like chicken salad is perfect. Just scoop it onto a plate, add some crackers and you’re done. It doesn’t interrupt your day. Chicken or tuna salad has been a family lunch since I...