Snacking keeps you FAT!
One of things I used to promote was eating 5-6 small meals a day–that’s right, you just kept that jaw chewing and your body in digestive mode pretty much all day. Well guess what? It doesn’t work! As a matter of fact, it’s ruinous to your health and will keep your blood sugar levels perpetually […]
Paleo Tahini Pumpkin Pie and Maple Cardamom Coconut Whipped Cream
You can’t have the holidays without pumpkin EVERYTHING!! But for those of us trying to stay away from dairy, gluten, and refined sugar – the holidays can feel like the 7th circle of hell – running into temptation at every corner! So after some recipe testing, we finally found a delicious holiday classic that’s actually […]
Off-The-Bus Zuppa Toscana
Hello hello! (Caroline speaking) I asked our Facebook page a couple days ago if anyone would be interested in my Zuppa Toscana recipe, and there was a resounding “yes” – so here it is! I like to call it “Off-The-Bus Zuppa Toscana” because (as some of you may know) myself, the hubs, and our two […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What veggie can I not get enough of right now?
In honor of this most ultimate summer squash, today we’re giving it the attention it deserves. Sound good? Zucchinis are packed with beta-carotene, potassium, and B vitamins. They also provide fiber and a bit of Vitamin C, but a large zucchini contains only 16 calories! While zucchini can be used in muffin and loaf recipes, […]
Top Tips for Grilled Veggies and Fruits
I shared some tips with you a couple of weeks ago about grilling meats but there’s more to summer barbecue season than burgers and steaks! Why turn on the stove to cook your veggies when you have a perfectly good hot grill already prepped? Never mind the fact that grilled veggies and fruits taste like […]
Budget-friendly crock pot meals
It seems like the more you do to feed your family properly, the harder it is to keep the grocery budget in check. Using the crock cooker is a great way to stretch a dollar for several reasons. • You can use tougher, less expensive cuts of meat • Traditional crock cooker meals like chili […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Who knew? (asparagus=lily)
Asparagus are elegant and delicious! Truly in season right now, you can pick them up on sale everywhere. Lots of fiber, easy to cook; delicious to eat. I’ll tell you how! Here’s today’s TRICK: SMELL the tops of the asparagus in the store. The tips should NOT be slimy and stinky! Look for ends that […]
Farmers Market Guide (print this off)
Dear Friends, There’s just nothing like watching those little green tendrils poking up from the soil! I grow as much of my own food as I can, but I have neither the acreage nor the time to grow everything myself. It’s also just not always necessary (I don’t need to grow my own mangoes, but […]
Herbaliciousness! (I’ll explain…)
When I’m looking at a big rack of dried herbs in the grocery store, I often think of dollar bills chopped up and put into bags. For many dried herbs, you might as well just chop up a few dollar bills and sprinkle them on your food for the amount of flavor they add to […]