Fall is really upon us1 Just last week it seems that we were still getting temperatures in the 70s and 80s and suddely, here we are in the 40s and 50s and almost freezing at night. This is the time of year that I love cooking! No more worrying about heating the house up with […]
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Vegan Sushi Recipe
I make a mixture of vegan and vegetarian recipes here along with meat ones. This is because we like to eat a variety of foods and there are many different diets here as my husband and I try to eat ‘healthy’ (a very broad term that we have defined for ourselves to basically mean less […]
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie with Protein
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a staple in any kid’s lunchbox or after school snack arsenal. I mean, even if you have a peanut allergy, you have probably had at least a nut butter and jelly sandwich. They are certainly a comfort food, aren’t they? Well as fast as a PB & J is […]
#ad Summer in France Right in Your Backyard #MadeinFrance
Most seasons bring up a few foods and moods that seem to stick to them. For me, summer is all about fresh fruit, wine and any kind of BBQ food I can enjoy. It’s about cool evenings, time spent outdoors and travel for me. While I would love to travel across the seas this […]
No-Churn Vegan Cherry Banana Sorbet with Added Protein
This is a sponsored post. I was sent product in order to write this on behalf of the advertiser. The recipe and post was written by me. This perfect treat is great for the hot and long says of summer ahead. Plus, it has added protein and no added sugar. This makes my cherry banana […]
25 Egg Recipes that Go Beyond Breakfast
Eggs have long been a part of many a person’s plate. They have undergone many changes in attitudes over the years, too. When i was a kid, we were told to avoid them because they have too much cholesterol. Now, science is finding it’s not dietary cholesterol you need to worry about as much as […]
Love The Earth Cookies
For many people, Earth Day (April 22 this year) is just another day. For someone like me that has a bit of a hippie in them, earth Day is an important holiday and one that I actually love celebrating. While I totally believe in the mantra, “Earth Day, Every Day”, I also love that this […]
A Lazy King Cake Recipe
I have been a little New Orleans obsessed since I went there a couple of months ago. Being that I was raised Catholic for a period of time, I knew essentially what Mardi Gras was essentially about, but it wasn’t until I visited Mardi Gras world there that I learned much more and I became […]
Pledge to Close Your Nutritional Gap with MegaFood + Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie Recipe
This is a sponsored post. I have been sent multivitamins, nutrient booster powders and swag from MegaFood in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. For many of us, eating a balanced diet is not only challenging, but almost impossible with our busy lives. Even if you think you are doing enough, […]
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Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes
Since my 16 year old stepdaughter decided at the end of the summer last year that she was going to go “full vegan” (she had toyed with it and been vegetarian for a little bit) I have been trying to figure out easy dishes she can make that that are of her favorite non-vegan […]
Crockpot Adobo Fajita Chicken Recipe
My husband loves spicy meals and I do most of the time. What’s silly is I don’t like the texture of onions and peppers and this Adobo Fajita Chicken recipe calls for both yet I loved it. This recipe is for a slow cooker like a crock-pot and we let it cook all day. It […]
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Instant Pot Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe
I got my Instant pot for Christmas. I am officially in the legion of Instant Pot lovers. It seems almost like some secret society that isn’t very secret that you join when you buy an Instant Pot and only then do you get it. I have to say, folks, the Instant Pot is changing […]
How to Make The Ultimate Cheese Board for the Holidays
If you know me, you know it’s no secret I have a love affair with cheese. During the holidays, my favorite appetizer is the cheese platter. I love all kinds of cheese, too. My taste buds do not discriminate. Stinky cheeses (or as most people call them, pungent or footy) are my absolute favorite, actually. […]
What is a Buddha Bowl + Buddha Bowl Recipes
Recently, I came across something interesting on Pinterest. It seems there is something called a Buddha Bowl. Now, from what I gather, this is not a new concept; I just happen to be late to the party. A Buddha Bowl is sometimes also called a Hippie Bowl and essentially what it is, is a […]
50 + Soup Recipes to Warm You Up
My husband refers to this season as “Soup season” and he gets very excited about it. I love to make soups at home and I have become somewhat of a soup snob as I very rarely use or buy canned soups. After learning how easy it ius to make soup at home and control […]
Individual Apple Crisps
I live in the state of Washington and that means we have lots of apples this time of year. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to go apple picking at the peak of the season, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying all the sales on apples at the stores. I mean, when else […]