Today I’m drinking Harney & Sons Vanilla Comoro. This is such a sweet-smelling, smooth and calming tea. It has two ingredients: black tea and vanilla. When you open the canister the smell of vanilla instantly swirls up and smells heavenly. It needs just a touch of sweetener, and if you want, a bit of cream. […]
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Recipe – Saturday Pancakes
We make pancakes every Saturday. My kids look forward to this treat and it’s our only non-rushed breakfast of the week. My recipe has been tweaked over the years. Changed the flour, added protein powder and vanilla extract. But the bones of this recipe are what make it so fluffy and delicious. It’s originally from […]
Recipe – Creamy Gorgonzola Brussels Sprouts – A Perfect Side Dish
Brussels sprouts are one of those foods that aren’t always good no matter what. Many people hate them, and I think that’s because they’ve only ever had slimy boiled/steamed ones, or bland, dry oven roasted ones. But these….these are different. They’re sauteed in butter, then they swim in cream and gorgonzola cheese. And they’re fantastic. […]
Tuesday Tea – Kava
Today I’m drinking Yogi Kava Stress Relief tea. This tea is relaxing and mild, but it’s great with just a little sweetener. I use Stevia, but honey would be great, too! If you haven’t heard of Kava, you’re not alone. My amazing little sis sent me an article about Kava and it’s supposed benefits a […]
Recipe: A+ (gluten-free) Meatballs
Sometimes pasta with meatballs just hits the spot. It also happens to be a quick and easy go-to meal. There are tons of ways you can make it healthier with a few swap outs. I used chickpea pasta like this one and Rao’s pasta sauce which is a low-sugar brand. I also used grass fed meat I […]
Recipe – Cheesy Sausage & Peppers
This is one of our weekly mainstays because it’s low-carb and tasty. My husband’s Italian aunt made sausage and peppers a lot and it was sausage links with peppers and onions in a roll. The recipe is not that – not what our Italian-American friends think of as sausage and peppers which I LOVE… But […]
Stove-top Popcorn!
FACT: I do not own a microwave. We got rid of ours about 8 years ago and never looked back. Many people think we are nuts. When I was a kid we didn’t have one for a long time, either, and we always made popcorn on the stove. Stove-top popcorn is somewhat nostalgic for me, […]
Monday… Meal Planning (lunches!)
Good morning! It’s Spring Break from pre-school and it’s 40 degrees. This morning we are having our regular breakfast of eggs and sausage in the cast iron skillet and then we need to find something to do to get all the energy out. All the wiggly little legs and arms are just ready to get […]
Recipe – Green Smoothie
Here’s a great morning pick-me-up! Green smoothies are a great part of breakfast that will kick start your morning. For ONE serving: 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen peaches 1 scoop greens powder (like this)* OR 1-2 cups fresh spinach or kale 5 drops stevia OR honey to taste 1/4 – 1/2 cup water Blend […]
Saturday! Swap Out – Shampoo and Body Wash
Kids of the 80’s and 90’s…remember when body wash first became a thing? It seemed like to coolest must-have personal item for a teenage girl (aside from the pink daisy razors). They even had the one that came with that squishy blue and white sponge that had the dip in the center where you put […]
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