Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
ExpoWest is the most overwhelming natural food show on the PLANET and it’s also the most fun! As an exhibitor, it’s your opportunity to shine, interact and make deals! It’s also a time for you to get exposure about your…
This post is sponsored by Horizon but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. When I make meals for my family, I try to make mindful decisions when it comes to the ingredients. I not only look at…
We’re in the thick of green season right now, and I can’t get enough chard and collard greens! You can use either for this recipe, but I’m going to advise against kale because it may be a bit too chewy. …
Red lentils are unique in that they cook a bit faster than regular brown or green lentils and offer up a creamier texture. Lentils are one of my favorite legumes as they are low in calories, rich in iron and folate and an excellent source of protein. They pack…
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. I removed meat from my diet about 20 something years…
Every holiday I can ever remember had pickled vegetables at our family gatherings. I’m not sure if the pickled food lends back to my German heritage, or my Southern roots from the Carolinas as both places seem to love their pickled…
I was absolutely craving something lemony the other day, so this Greek-inspired ‘Lemon Leek Soup’ with rice hit the spot! I love lemon, so I added the juice from 3 large lemons. However, the more lemon added, the saltier this soup…
This post is sponsored by Wente Vineyards but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Time seems to speed up after Thanksgiving as we all rush around to shop, travel, attend school plays and cram in company parties….
This festive chocolate combines winter fruit favs in a colorful citrus packed candy. Also, by choosing local fruits, you are cutting back on foods that require long travel and storage. This simple dessert features in-season pomegranate and oranges. Yum! Serves: 8…
I love a nice dessert to finish off a meal, but I don’t care for overly sweet treats. When given the choice, I tend to gravitate towards the cheese and fruit platter for dessert. I’ve created this easy sweet and creamy…
It’s football bowl season, so that means finger food for entertaining! Here’s a healthy vegetarian taco eggroll using JSL Vegan wrappers that is easy to whip up prior to the big game. As these egg rolls are baked and not…
Growing up in the 1970’s, Sunday was always a meat-centric family dinner night. We would all sit around the table talking about the week ahead eating some sort of roast or meatloaf. I always wondered if the heavy meal was…
I’ve been getting a variety of squash in my weekly produce box delivered to my house, so the quandary has been what to do with all that squashy goodness? I love flavorful food that is easy to prepare, so I…
“This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.” As the leaves change into fiery oranges and golds, I get so excited to decorate my home with similar nature-inspired colors. My…
I first enjoyed lilikoi also known as passionfruit when my family and I stayed on the tiny island of Rarotonga for a summer. There was a passionfruit vine outside our ‘hut and my young daughter would go out daily and shake…
