Okay, raise your hand if you’re more than a little tired of hearing “Mom, what’s for dinner?” If I could raise both hands and legs, I would. This is probably my least favorite question from my children ever. It comes from being tired at the end of a long day and honestly running out of […]
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Chicory Root Tea: No Mo Cup Of Joe
If one of your resolutions for this new year is to reduce your caffeine intake or the number of Starbucks visits, then I’ve got the solution for you: chicory coffee. Chicory coffee is made from chicory root, a distant cousin to the dandelion. It has a similar flavor profile as coffee with some additional hints […]
Balkan Baking: Must-Try Macedonian Food
If you’re like me, chances are when you started hearing the buzz about Macedonian cooking you raised an eyebrow (or two) and tried to dig through your world geography knowledge to figure out where Macedonia even is. Macedonia is a region that includes North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Greece. The Balkan states have […]
Sensational Sea Moss Smoothie Recipes
Have you heard of sea moss? It’s quickly becoming the next big thing in the health world. Sea Moss can be found in most health food stores, and you can also purchase it here. Irish Sea Moss is raw, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and it has 92 essential minerals. The health benefits abound! Once you purchase […]
Rich Holiday Desserts Under 300 Calories
One of the hardest things about the holidays for me is all of the food. Sometimes it feels impossible to be able to see all my family and friends and have self control at the same time. It’s really easy to rationalize just one more slice of pie or cookie. When I feel like I’ve reached […]
The Best EVER Baked Apple Recipes
Gone are the summer fruits like peaches, berries, and cherries but don’t despair! Just because the bright summer flavors have gone on hiatus for a few months doesn’t mean you’re relegated to months of bland flavors. Quite the opposite in fact because fall is prime apple picking season. One of the best things about apples […]
Breakfast On The Go: Omelette Muffins
My littles start back to school this week, which means early mornings for everyone including my very cranky four year old. She does NOT enjoy waking up on everyone else’s schedules and seems to make getting out the door pretty painful. So it’s time to break out the secret weapon: Breakfast on the Go. Now, […]
Oodles Of Zucchini Solutions
If your summer garden is anything like mine, then you are about to be swimming in zucchini. I love zucchini! From zucchini soup to zucchini bread, I would eat it all year long if my family would let me. I typically plant two zucchini plants in the late spring, much to my family’s chagrin. One […]
Grapeful For Summer Recipes
Grapes are the unsung heroes of summer. Why? Because they are portable, crisp, sweet, and have just enough juice to quench a little thirst. They are the perfect snack for parks and pools, and they make great sides at barbecues and block parties. If you find a good bunch of grapes, they are great plain […]
Summer Salads That Deliver
Salads are king of summer meals because they are cool, refreshing, and filling (when they’re made right). They typically don’t involve turning on the oven or stove which is perfect when you’re trying to keep your house cool. It’s important to have a good serving bowl for salads as well. If your salad is monochromatic, […]