For Easter this year, the most adorable dresses and supporting small business were important to me. I have been meaning to share where I got the dresses my girls wore. I don't do this often but these dresses are THAT amazing! I LOVE to support small businesses. I have a small business of my own so I get it. I understand the busy mom who wants to start her own business to be creative and Read the full post >>>
Rice dish. Main dish. Yummy dish.
When I think of home cooking, one of the meals that come to mind is my Grandma's Spanish rice. Rice dish. Main dish. Yummy Dish. Grandma's Spanish rice is a meal that I make every week. My mom made this often when we were kids and she still makes it today for my Dad. It is an easy go-to meal that gets dinner on the table quick. Plus, it makes a lot so there are plenty of leftovers that Read the full post >>>
Say the “P” word. “Pastured” that is.
Healthy eating has so much to do with listening to our bodies and adapting accordingly. Years ago, if someone would have told me that I would be roasting a whole chicken, I would have said, "no way!" I was once a vegetarian. Now, at 31 weeks pregnant, I find myself craving animal protein and dairy. Being a vegetarian just doesn't seem right at the moment so I am going with it. This actually makes Read the full post >>>
Kale White Bean Bacon Saute: Recipe 6 of 12
Welcome to Busy Women Mealtime Makeover! Whether you are one of the lovely busy ladies participating in the makeover or just interested in taking your meals up a notch – girl, do I have some rockin’ recipes for you! From now until October 13th I’ll be featuring twelve new delicious makeover-friendly recipes. (And if you want to join in and get the entire makeover PDF complete with meal plans, Read the full post >>>
Avocado Scrambled Eggs: Recipe 1 of 12
Welcome to Busy Women Mealtime Makeover! Whether you are one of the lovely busy ladies participating in the makeover or just interested in taking your meals up a notch - girl, do I have some rockin' recipes for you! From now until October 13th I’ll be featuring twelve new delicious makeover-friendly recipes. (And if you want to join in and get the entire makeover PDF complete with meal plans, Read the full post >>>
“Now that’s a peach!” – My Mama
Wanna cook like this? Let's do it together in September. Join me for Busy Women Mealtime Makeover. Only 15 spots so get yours now! From the kitchen I hear my mom yell, "Now that's a peach!" We just got home from the farmer's market and we didn't wait. We cut into one of our local peaches right away. My mom sliced and shared with Madilyn and I. Madilyn's face lit up as she tasted and yelled, Read the full post >>>
Meet new foods, but keep the old.
I love meeting new foods. This is one of the reasons I love the farmer's market. I just never know what I am doing to discover. As I approached Emerald Valley's stand, I asked the obvious question: “What in the heck is Fromage Blanc”? She patiently tried to explain it to me as quick and easy as possible…”It’s a yummy, soft, spreadable, fresh cheese that you can eat with anything. It is Read the full post >>>
“To market, to market, to buy a fat pig…”
If you have a toddler you probably have sung this Mother Goose nursery rhyme a few hundred times. Don't worry, I am not buying pigs at the farmers market. You all know I have an obsession with kale. All greens as a matter of fact. Last Thursday, I drove all the way to Sunny Bridge for organic kale. A 20 minute drive. I know, I am crazy. I go to the Washington farmers market later that afternoon Read the full post >>>
Food tips for road trips
Over the weekend, the hubster had an optometry conference in Niagara Falls, Canada so Madilyn and I decided to tag along. These days, when planning a trip, I always think to myself, "what are we going to eat?" Visiting a high tourist area like the Falls can be a healthy eater's worst nightmare. Chain restaurants and ice cream shops galore! Have no fear. A little planning ahead makes it all good. I Read the full post >>>