Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
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…
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…
Swapping quinoa for rice ups the nutrient game for this one-bowl favorite. Make quinoa up to five days ahead and store in fridge. You can also make the entire dish ahead of time and simply warm it up for dinner….
This post is sponsored by Montchevre but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Now that school has started, my time is limited with afterschool sports and other craziness. I love making spaghetti squash because it cooks up…
This post is sponsored by Bistro Favorites, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Why go out to purchase an artisan sandwich when you can make one at home? Please excuse my humblebrag, but my turkey sandwich…
It’s summer and the weather is blazing hot outside, so why am I inside making herb salts as gifts? I’ll tell you why – as I hide inside from the withering heat, I start to think about fall, and then…
Red peppers are in summer abundance right now, so what better time to incorporate their vitamin C goodness! Red peppers pair very well with pasta and this is recipe is one of the easiest ways to broaden kids’ palates. This…
Hi, Summer! You’re awfully hot! Need some refreshing party bites that are tasty, but not super filling? Check out these healthy and beautiful endive bites. Avocado oil has a light, clean flavor and abundant monounsaturated fats; it’s a great choice…
Check out this delicious chunky side salad, perfect for a warm summer night! Serve with hearty tortilla chips. You Will Need: 1 cup peeled, diced sweet potato (1 small sweet potato) 4 avocados, seeded, peeled, and diced ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots (unsulfured) 2…
This post is sponsored by Black Creek but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. These stuffed rosemary mushrooms are easy, tasty and tangy with Black Creek® premium Cheddar cheese. You can bake these in the oven, but…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #CollectiveBias The warmer weather is finally upon us, and I can’t wait to get outside and start entertaining! To kick off Memorial…
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 received a beautiful bottle of sustainable Malaysian Palm Oil…
I love cajun boiled shrimp, corn and potatoes, but this is almost easier to serve at a BBQ! By boiling the potatoes in the beginning and putting all the other veggies & shrimp on the skewers, all I need to…
If you’re looking for a vegan salad that is gluten-free to bring to a potluck or party, this one is just the ticket! You can make the quinoa the day before and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to…
