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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Ok I called this Dad’s tortilla soup, because he originally made this for us.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 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...
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...
August 2, 2017
Since summer has flown by for most, or gone way too slowly in our case, we find ourselves already getting ready for school to start. On school mornings, one of the trickiest things I find between running around looking for shoes and making sure the library book made it in the backpack is…is that we’ve gotta find a way to get a healthy breakfast in the belly. Banana bread is one of the easiest breakfasts for school mornings and a...
June 27, 2017
I have a spiralizer that we’ve been using like crazy. Zoodles have become a new favorite. Even the pickiest here in the fam are embracing them. So, pesto chicken and zoodles have been added to the dinner rotation. Zoodles have a nice texture to them. Even if you’re a noodle devotee, you’ll be surprised at the nice consistency. They have a bounce with a slight crispiness. And incredibly easy to make! The first time I made them I kinda worried...
June 20, 2017
Chocolate energy bites, flax energy bites, pumpkin energy bites. Seems like there’s so many these days. Well, they’re everywhere for 3 reasons. They’re healthy They’re easy They are sooooo tasty. I found this recipe for lime coconut no bake energy bites from Oprah.com that are refreshingly different. The only thing I changed was substituting almond milk for coconut milk. They’re a great protein snack for summertime. I’ve been snacking on these things for a week and they fill me up....
June 13, 2017
I love dates! Medjool dates that is….and dates with my handsome husband of course. So, you should try a strawberry date smoothie. If you haven’t discovered Medjool dates, you’ve got to run out and get some. Don’t think of them as prunes. Or, dried plums, whatever. They are similar in nutrition, but taste so much better. These things relieve constipation naturally. With all the soluble fiber (the best kind) they keep things moving. So, they’re a great compliment to a...
June 11, 2017
Summer isn’t exactly soup season, but that doesn’t stop us from eating it every so often. I was browsing through the Food Network Magazine when I came across the Moroccan Meatball Soup. So, I tweaked the recipe to include the ingredients I had on hand and it became Spicy Meatball Soup. It looked fantastic, but I didn’t have harissa on hand, which would basically be the key ingredient to make it Moroccan. So, I went to my Sriracha of course. It’s...