Okay, if you haven’t used crescent rolls in your cooking, where on earth have you been? This ingredient is a fabulous shortcut for all kinds of recipes. It’s a great way to make “one-dish” dinners that have your protein and carbohydrate combined. This means fewer dishes to clean, less time to cook, and more time […]
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Sweet Spot Snacks
Are you looking for a snack that’s going to hit that sweet spot but not ruin your healthy goals? I hear you. There are times where you just need a hit of chocolate or something sweet to satisfy that sweet tooth or hit that sweet spot. Without proper planning though, you run the chance of […]
Food For Thought: Summertime Snacks
As a part of our ongoing series of “Food for Thought”, stop #2 is summertime snacks! What makes a good summertime snack, you might ask? Well it has a few components. First, it has to be full of flavor. Preferably fresh fruit flavor. Second, it has to be cool. Whether that’s in the literal sense […]
Simply Scrumptious Scones
Scones kind of have a bad wrap. Have you ever bitten in to one that looks moist and delicious only to discover that you have a mouth full of dry, crumbling crust that sucks up every ounce of saliva you have? It happens. Which is why I suggest making your own scones and following this […]
Healthy Foods For Snacks Between Meals
If you’ve realized that your winter weight is going to keep you from feeling your best during the warm spring and summer months, then it’s time to take a peek at how to keep yourself full between meals without binging on foods that are going to increase your waistline. It’s a good idea to keep […]
Spring Snacks For After School
Spring has officially sprung! I promise. I have the tulip buds to prove it. I’m hoping that it keeps going and the warmer temps are here to stay. To help my kids celebrate the coming season, I’ve been working on some fun after school snacks to fill their bellies. The key to a good after […]
I Scream You Scream We All Scream For Snow Cream!
If you live in the midwest, it’s definitely that time of year again! Just look at my beautiful backyard. One thing I love about a fresh fallen snow is that it’s a great time to spend some quality time with your kids. We love baking and reading when the storms get fierce. But what’s a […]