April 29, 2013

Mom Monday {anatomy of a salad}

We make a lot of fun salads in our house, and there is really no recipe, or right or wrong way to do make them. They are based on whatever I have in the fridge, which is nice because it makes them different each time. Here is a basic guide to how I make my salads healthy and delicious. The fruit in the salad really helps to get your kids to eat and enjoy...READ MORE

April 22, 2013

Happy Earth Day!

I am feeling so refreshed and inspired after a fabulous Food to Love workshop yesterday. We had the most amazing group of women it really was an empowering afternoon. I will be giving you a little peek into the workshop later. But first I wanted to share this delicious recipe for a Quinoa Avocado Cilantro salad I made for the ladies yesterday. It was huge hit, and since I promised them the recipe I decided I would share it with you all as well! There...READ MORE

September 4, 2012

My Labor Day Weekend

Hope you all enjoyed your long weekend. After an emotionally trying week, I was very grateful to spend time with my family. We ended up doing quite a bit, so I thought I would share a few images from the weekend's adventures. The hubby and I managed to sneak out for a date night one night. From sunset cocktails, to fabulous mexican food, Laguna Beach trolley rides and fabulous gelato, the night was a success. All the stars seemed to align for us. Even...READ MORE

July 2, 2012

Mom Monday {Al Fresco}

Piper and I had such a magical morning this past weekend. It was one of those days where we really didn't do anything out of the ordinary but it just felt so amazing...anyone else know what I am talking about? Well one thing we DID do that was a little different was have our kefir breakfast smoothies outside in the sunshine. It was just a little thing, but we had so much fun. It got me thinking, bringing our meals outdoors (al fresco) during these summer...READ MORE

September 12, 2011

In the Kitchen {chickpea burgers}

Happy Mom Monday everyone! Well this recipe is my new favorite thing to make for Piper as well as myself, I couldn't wait to share it with you. Inspired by this Martha Stewart recipe, I came up with this rendition of Chickpea burgers. Piper's favorite food of all time is my homemade hummus. But I really was looking for something to mix it up a bit, and this was the perfect solution! I served them as "cheese burgers" no bun for Piper. For us I served it...READ MORE