Cinco de Mayo, or “the fifth of May” in Spanish, is a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. Not that I need a reason to make my favorite Mexican recipes. With a family of 4 that includes a gluten free vegan, a teenager that prefers her meals out of a box and 2 in… Read more
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Eat Seasonably and 15 Sensational Salad Recipes
Eat Seasonably – Spring Despite the non-spring like weather my brain is in spring mode. Grilling, being outdoors, green grass, farmer’s markets and seasonal fruits and veggies. I know, we had snow this week, but a girl can dream right! Recipe creating and menu planning this week has been focused on fresh spring fruits and… Read more
Sensational Sweet Potato Nutrition and Recipes
Nutrition and Recipes Yesterday I went grocery shopping at Whole Foods and they were having a chili cookoff. I noticed several of the recipes had sweet potato in them. Ironically, I’ve been on a big sweet potato kick lately! Mostly over-stuffed sweet potato creations. Different varieties of flavors combined with the not-too-sweet sweetness of the… Read more
Healthy Gluten Free Recipes
Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner * Snack Today is day 5 of the Make A Change Challenge and eating a gluten free diet. A few things I’ve noticed: the foods that are considered “superfoods” are all gluten free I ate more wheat products than I realize I had a headache on Day 3 but I… Read more
10 Lightened Up Holiday Desserts
Holiday Dessert Recipes Who doesn’t want to enjoy the holiday season and indulge a little? With healthier dessert alternatives you you don’t have to skip the dessert table. The holiday season is the one of very few times during the year when I bake. I’m not a big baker and I’m ever so grateful for… Read more