Happy New Year!!! In my family, that always meant black eyed peas, greens and corn bread. I decided to do Instant Pot black eyed peas and collard greens this year. It is so easy and tasty you’ll probably find yourself whipping it up throughout the year – I know I will! This is one of […]
Collard greens salad with avocado and citrus
I originally posted about this collard greens salad four years ago. My goals at the time were: trying to eat better working on eliminating sugar and grain (more successfully some days than others) making lifestyle changes getting to the gym a few times a week trying to take better care of myself preparing healthier meals […]
Super Easy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Frozen hot chocolate. The concept makes me laugh. Frozen and hot in one description? Okay…. Serendipity 3 is famous for their frozen hot chocolate. This hot spot was on my wish list of places to visit while my daughter and I were in New York City, however the line was crazy long so we […]
Why your family deserves a store bought holiday meal
When I first got married, I thought it was my duty to slave away in the kitchen on the holidays. I was deeply offended at the idea of purchasing a store bought holiday meal. I was serious about the first Thanksgiving meal I prepared as a wife. I was adamant I wasn’t taking shortcuts on […]
Green smoothies: Recipes from my Ninja blender
You’ve probably heard of the health benefits of green juices and green smoothies. I was pretty skeptical about the taste, though. If it doesn’t taste good, I’m not likely to eat it and my kiddo sure isn’t going to touch it! I bet you and your kids feel the same way! If something tastes gross […]
Turkey in the Instant Pot
I made a turkey in the Instant Pot! Well, a turkey breast anyway. This is very exciting for me because I’ve had a turkey breast in the freezer for months, unsure of what to do with it. In fact, I’ve had the turkey longer than the Instant Pot. It was one of those frozen […]
Best Lunchboxes for work, school and play!
I am a big fan of lunchboxes! The best lunchboxes are functional and FUN (FUNctionatal, if you will, ha ha ha!). And they aren’t just for school lunches – use the for work, car trips, a day at the park, whatever! I love packing my daughter’s lunch for school. She has several lunchboxes that are […]
Easy 4 Minute Instant Pot Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon
It’s been cold in Florida this week! We woke up to ICE ON THE CAR. We Floridians freak out when stuff like this happens and Facebook gets filled with photos of our wintery wonderland. Cold mornings are perfect for oatmeal. We like our oatmeal on the stove, not the microwave. Made with milk, not water. […]
3 Healthy Summer Habits to Start TODAY + Mojito Green Juice Recipe
Summer is a busy time for most of us! We’re (hopefully) booked with outdoor activities, travel, BBQs and the beach! Eating on the go can be tricky, but there are solutions – it’s as easy as embracing three simple, healthy summer habits. This summer, don’t let healthy habits take a backseat and instead follow these […]
Tessemae’s All Natural Honey Balsamic Corn and Avocado Salad
I was sent some of Tessemae’s All Natural salad dressings to try and I’m excited to tell you about it. Because this stuff is GOOD. Three brothers (Greg, Brian and Matt Vetter) launched Tessemae’s All Natural at their local Annapolis, Maryland Whole Foods in 2009. They use the simple recipe created by their mom and […]
