I have been making a really big effort to meal plan for the week. To be honest some weeks are better then others but I find the weeks that I do meal plan I end up eating yummier, more fabulous dishes. Here are a few recipes on my radar for next week.
Brussels sprout bacon bean quesadilla with blue cheese dip
Gluten free apple & greek yogurt pancakes
Cauliflower tortillas!!
Carrot and coconut soup
Do any of you meal plan? Share your tips with...READ MORE
November 25, 2013
Mom Monday {super easy zucchini chips}
I was looking at the huge pile of zucchinis we had from our CSA basket, thinking what can I do with these that everyone would just love? I came up with these super easy zucchini chips. They are so simple, and so delicious. They work for a snack, for an appetizer when you are having impromptu guests, or along side dinner. Your kids will love these I swear! And so will...READ MORE
October 16, 2013
The Best Healthy Meal Blogs
Something my girlfriends and I have been talking about a lot is where to find inspiration and recipes for family meals. I promised them I would share my favorite resources, so here they are! Sometimes I find myself following the recipes word for word, sometimes I adapt them to fit ingredients I already have. Either way you are in for a big session of mouthwatering inspirations right now...
Roost is a fabulous resource, and the recipes are organized...READ MORE
August 26, 2013
Mom Monday {A new normal}
It always encourages me and helps motivate me when I learn about people like Helene of French Foodie Baby. As I was feeding miss Piper her favorite new food discovery, fresh figs and blue cheese, I realized Helene's mention of "a new normal" was not only exciting but I think possible. Here is a blurb from her great post : "I guess my point is that by practicing this in your home with your family, by giving thought to mindful eating, making it a parenting...READ MORE
July 18, 2013
In the Kitchen {easy tomato snacks}
One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is my food dehydrator. I do most of my dehydrating in the spring and summer as the fruits are my favorite. Dried peaches...yum! I have been trying to do more veggies as well. My most recent veggie success are these delicious tomatoes. They are so super easy too!
Start by slicing your ripe tomatoes 1/4" thick. Toss with olive oil, salt and garlic powder. Cherry tomotoes are also super yummy this way. Dehydrate for...READ MORE