I had never heard of, much less made or tasted pickled fruit! But I saw a recipe in Southern Living, and thought anything this fresh and simple was worth a try. Paxton and I both actually really liked it…it's strong so just a dab will do ya, but it is the perfect snack for anyone detoxing, trying to lose weight, or just needs to cut back on snacking. Benefits: The fruit is never cooked or … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Quinoa Veggie Bowl
There are no excuses, ladies... and there is nothing like keeping it simple when the weeks are busy but you need to stay healthy (and if you're a mom, May is BUSY!). When schedules are full, we tend to put ourselves last, stop planning our meals, and just grab whatever is handy. If you know this is your tendency, take a little time on Sundays to make "handy" food (and the concept below is so … [Read more...]
My Favorite Quinoa Trick!
Hey Friends! For those of you who have been following along, we have been running a special where we actually prepare a majority of the food for our 7 Day Detox. One of the foods in their detox kit is quinoa (yes, it is a true whole grain with no gluten and high in protein), and I pack the flavor with this process: First sauté chopped, fresh veggies in coconut oil. I used garlic, onion … [Read more...]
Fast and Easy French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins Yeah, raw onions are going to be more nutrient packed, but even super flavorful cooked onions pack a punch! Surprisingly, onion demonstrates significant blood sugar-modifying properties to be a real help in the fight against both type 2 diabetes and obesity. No, onion alone won’t keep you … [Read more...]
Homemade Macadamia Cashew Milk + A Bonus!
I'm lazy when it comes to food and drink prep. I have a LOT of things to squeeze into a day, just like most other people (especially moms!). So, am I going to make almond milk then strain it through cheese cloth to remove all of the unprocessed pieces? No. Plus, I don't love almond milk anyway. I really don't even love almonds (even though they are good for me). But what I do love are … [Read more...]
Peachy Beet Salad
Growing up I was NOT a fan of the beet (usually served all mushy and pickled at my Grandmother's-- sorry Grandmother, but GAG). I think there are a lot of people who share my beet experience. But over the past year I have had delicious beet salads served at amazing restaurants, have juiced beets for a healthy snack, ate delectable roasted yellow beets made by my friend the chef, and now, I have … [Read more...]
Vegan and Paleo Friendly Alfredo Sauce (What?!)
Who'd have thought that rich, creamy, finger licking Alfredo Sauce could be Vegan and Paleo friendly, and still taste... good? I'm a lot of things, but I'm no liar, so I'll shoot you straight. Does it taste exactly like the calorie packed white sauce poured over all your fattening white pasta at Olive Garden? No. I actually think it tastes much better. So much flavor! And because it's WHOLE … [Read more...]
Hey Mama: Prepare Breakfast Before Your Kids Can Fight You!
It's much easier for your kids to make healthy choices when their food is made before they even wake up … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Beans, Corn and More
I can't stress how much I dislike cooking. Not sure why I didn't get that trait since I grew up watching my mom and grandmother in the kitchen. They always made it look so fun and easy but to me there is nothing fun and easy about cooking. It is a chore, a task that quite frankly I could do without. Actually the more I think about it, I would rather watch paint dry then step foot in a kitchen (I … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Verde
Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Verde Don't tell my husband, but I think my new passion might just be... drumroll please..... roasted cauliflower. Sounds extreme, but this recipe is unexpected and yummy. Who would think to roast colorful cauliflower (to be honest I didn't even know there was such a thing as orange or purple cauliflower), and put fresh tomatillo sauce on top? Okay, well enough … [Read more...]