Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
Years ago, my family and I embarked on a journey across the United States in our RV. We learned a lot along the way, and definitely made some mistakes! With so many people hitting the road in RVs this summer, I wanted to share some…
I make a big batch of quinoa every week in my rice cooker, so I have it ready to go for various different meal options. A tasty way to top quinoa is with lightly fried tofu slabs, fresh vegetables drizzled with a good quality Teriyaki…
As many children will be starting their school year off at home this year, it’s more important than ever that we stimulate our kid’s brains with spacial thinking and problem solving. STEM toys are a great way to supplement online education, and thankfully there’s a great assortment of toys that are rolling out now. (more…)
Raising healthy kids and teaching them good eating habits is now more important than ever. The percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s.
Taking the bounty of summer – fresh corn, bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes, I’ve created this delicious vegetarian Summer Harvest Chowder that is hearty, yet low in fat.
I recently had some spicy bread & butter pickles that were OUT OF THIS WORLD. When all of the pickles were gone, I strugged with throwing the jar away. I actually left it in my refrigerator for a few days so I could think of a game plan. As I was unloading my latest CSA produce box, I realized I had a ton of little red potatoes and a non-creamy potato salad using that delicious sweet and hot pickle juice would be amazing. The end result was so delicious that I’ll NEVER throw out my pickle juice again!
Wash and cut red potatoes up into bite sized pieces. Boil until potatoes are fork soft, yet still firm. Drain and put potatoes into a heat-safe bowl. Pour pickle juice over the potatoes and let them soak in the juice for at LEAST an hour. The longer they soak, the better!
Chill potatoes and add in diced celery, onion, snap peas, oil and mix well. Season with salt as needed.
Serve chilled or slightly close to room temperature. This is a tasty side dish to bring to a picnic!
One of the things I miss most about traveling during the summer, is rolling into little seaside cafes and ordering fresh crab cakes. Paired with a sweet and spicy pepper jelly or lemony tartar sauce, they are one of my most favorite appetizers. They are…
As a parent, you’re always putting your child’s safety first. Whether that’s making sure they’re wearing a helmet on their bicycle or holding their hand as you cross the street, keeping our little ones safe is all part of being a good, responsible parent.
CBD has become one of the most renowned pain-relief methods of the last couple of years. It has gained so much fame that it even managed to obtain its own national day in the United States. (more…)
This is a great way to use up extra lacinato kale! My family doesn’t exactly LOVE kale, but I do try to incorporate it into recipes because it is a healthy, leafy green chock full of vitamins and minerals. This yellow split pea soup recipe…
Staying close to home is a safe bet right now, but chilling in place can be a summer bummer for many kids and teens. Get your kids off their phones and Netflix, and make sure to follow my social media leading up to the July…
Are you caring for a senior parent? Whether you are directly caring for a parent, or supporting from afar during these crazy pandemic times, here’s a list of things our parents (and everyone of all ages) should do on a regular basis for optimal brain health. (more…)
