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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....
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...
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...
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 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 14, 2017
If you make these tangy garlic potato wedges, you’d better have the recipe handy, because people will be asking for it. It goes great with just about any grilled meat and of course easy to make. Potato wedges of any kind have been a popular starch around here lately, because they’re so easy to make. We went through a brown rice phase that lasted way too long so we needed a change. With the balance of sweet and savory along...
August 7, 2017
We have smoothies all the time around here, but we rarely have smoothie bowls. Honestly, it’s just a thicker version of a smoothie dumped into a bowl. The fun part is you can add tons of toppings. So, instead of drinking your breakfast through a straw, you can add some crunchy stuff such as homemade granola or make it protein packed with hemp. With this blue protein smoothie bowl, you can start your day with loads of antioxidants and enough...
July 19, 2017
I randomly found a recipe for sheet pan portobello tacos over 10 years ago and it comes into rotation when we’re feeling like we want to: #1 eat light and #2 make something super easy. Like everything else, it has morphed into a completely different recipe and I don’t even remember what the original was. But, I love this so much. My kids are mushroom superfans, so they’re always excited when I make this. Granted my daughter never eats a...