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Greek Vinaigrette

Greek Vinaigrette

This Greek Vinaigrette is a crowd pleaser! I make a double batch in a mason jar, and its gone within the week! I love the fact that all you need is a lidded container, a measuring cup, and measuring spoons.  Gotta love the lack of […]

Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken

Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken

This past weekend, this recipe for Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken rescued me! I had about twelve people to feed for dinner, and I really wanted to enjoy their company instead of cooking the whole time.  This recipe is so easy, and was the perfect choice. […]

3 Ways To Be A Healthy Food Role Model

3 Ways To Be A Healthy Food Role Model

If you’re wondering how to be a healthy food role model to your kids, I’ve got three tips for you: eat together, cook at home, and let your kids help.  The truth is that our kids are watching us, and they will do what you […]

Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

I love this Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken, because I’m often looking for ways to add protein to my breakfasts and lunches.  One quick run through the recipe can get you all set for the week ahead! And its so simple – thank goodness for crockpots! […]

What are GMO’s?

What are GMO’s?

The movie gmo omg is a documentary about one father’s journey to learn more about GMOs that I stumbled upon during my first week of my Whole30 reset.  What Jeremy Seifert learned along the way was shocking to me, and will likely be shocking to […]

Asparagus

Asparagus

<a href=”http://organicfacts.net” target=”_blank”>OrganicFacts.net</a> says “The health benefits of asparagus include fertility, relief from pre-menstrual syndrome, cancer, diabetes, hangover, cataract, rheumatism, tuberculosis, depression, neurodegenerative diseases, and convulsions. It also reduces urinary tract infections and blood cholesterol. It improves digestive health, is beneficial during pregnancy, helps in […]

Roasted Asparagus, Carrots, and Zucchini

Roasted Asparagus, Carrots, and Zucchini

  So…I love salads.  Have always loved salads.  Could and usually do eat several salads a day.  Even if its ghetto – iceberg and a few cherry tomatoes, I’m in and I’m happy.  I have to be honest with you, though. By the time week two […]

What Is Organic Eating?

What Is Organic Eating?

You’ve heard of organic foods, but what does organic eating mean? Is organic really better for you than non-organic? The more I started to learn about food and factory farming during my Whole30 reset, the more excited I became about organic eating.  Here’s a little […]

Mexican Corn Salad Topping

Mexican Corn Salad Topping

This Mexican Corn Salad Topping can be eaten as a side or on salads, but my friends and family like it best on tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas! You can use canned or frozen corn for this recipe.  OR, if you’ve got fresh corn, you can […]

Bistro Style Garlic Mustard Dressing

Bistro Style Garlic Mustard Dressing

I found the original recipe of this Bistro Style Garlic Mustard Dressing while doing my Whole30 reset. It actually was a dressing or a breakfast salad in the Whole30 Cookbook.  Since I’m a big fan of garlic and mustard, I kicked up the quantities of […]