Trail mix can be a fun snack when you are out for a long hike or when you are staying home. I like to make a few different batches of trail mix and split it into containers to easily grab on the go. I usually include fruit, salty snacks, and chocolate in my mix. Trail…
Good Eats
Homemade Cauliflower Rice
I love cauliflower rice. It’s low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, and grain-free. You can buy cauliflower rice in the frozen vegetable section of the grocery store, but it’s actually super simple to make yourself and works great in basically any recipe where you would normally use rice. Homemade Cauliflower Rice Cauliflower Rice Ingredients: 1 large head of…
My Favorite Vegan Potato Salad
One of my favorite summer recipes that everyone in my family enjoys is vegan potato salad! I’m making this for backyard BBQ’s, picnics, weeknight dinners, and probably for at least one Sunday lunch. It’s so easy to make, and you can even customize it if there is anything special you want to add. My Favorite…
No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
I love cookies, warm out of the oven, chewy and delicious. But when summer hits, there are days when I just don’t want to turn on the oven and heat up my kitchen. No bake cookie dough to the rescue! This recipe is fun and easy to make, and without any eggs, you can eat…
Spaghetti Squash and Homemade Meatballs
As summer is approaching I have been trying to be mindful about the food that I eat. I am not a fan of fad diets, but rather, I try to eat a well rounded diet that includes all food groups. Pasta is something that I always crave. Nothing beats a good bowl of spaghetti and…
Olive Oil Ice Cream Recipe
I love making ice cream at home. It’s always a little more special when you’ve made it yourself. If you haven’t tried making your own ice cream, because you don’t have an ice cream machine, there are a lot of great no-churn ice cream recipes out there that you need to try. This week, I’m…
SO LONG “Quarantine 15”!!!
This working mama needs to get rid of these unwanted lbs that I graciously gained in the last year. This is a something I’m sharing with my readers because summer is right around the corner and I’m going to be brutally honest…the thought of a swimsuit makes me cringe! Quarantine was rough!!! Like a lot…
Homemade Salad Dressing With Olive Oil
I love making my own salad dressings. It’s a great way to add a little something special to your salad and it doesn’t take a lot of time. Homemade dressings with an olive oil base are also healthier than a lot of store-bought salad dressings. I use Co Cu Luxx Extra Virgin Olive Oil with…
My Winter Food Obsession: Cheese Boards
I’m tired of all the things I usually cook. Probably because we’ve spent so much time eating at home this year. I long for new tastes and variety. And for less time spent in the kitchen (seriously, it’s time to break up with my stove). This is why I’m so obsessed with cheese boards and…
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Oil
Today we are talking about two of my favorite things: tacos and avocado oil. I am loving using avocado oil to cook my shrimp because the flavor is great for tacos and the oil is full of healthy fat. Save this recipe for the next Taco Tuesday. It won’t disappoint. Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Oil…
Tips For Getting Kids To Eat Veggies
Do your kids love eating their vegetables? Mine do not. It can feel like such a battle. I’ve found a few things that are helping me as I try to get my kids to eat veggies. Tips For Getting Kids To Eat Veggies Get kids in the kitchen! Kids are more likely to try a…