Mmmmm Peaches. Sweet, flavorful and juicy, peaches are a favorite of summer especially during July and August in their peak season. It can be very disappointing to get a peach that is tough and dry on the inside. And shoppers have to be careful to avoid buying peaches that have not reached enough ripeness to […]
Quinoa used to be a bit of a mystery food but then gained so much popularity that it is almost a household name. Have you tried quinoa yet? If you have not eaten quinoa try finding it at a fresh deli or restaurant in a tasty salad. If that doesn’t work you can go to […]
We all have our morning routines that can be very hard to break. Our morning often starts with a cup of coffee, a shower or a meditation. It could include a fruit smoothie, exercise or simply getting dressed for work. I am certainly not suggesting that you overhaul your current, comfortable patterns for a set […]
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I received a cool subscription box curated especially for athletes called HALF IT. One of the items was a trial bottle of Liquid L-Carnitine from NOW Sports. I don’t know if you have heard about the benefits of taking this supplement but I am excited to share them with you because there are many and […]
Roasted Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Chickpeas When you want a healthy snack to satisfy your sweet tooth you can whip one up that has a rich, nutty flavor and provides good protein. This one is tasty, nutritious and very inexpensive. It is most likely that you have the ingredients in your kitchen right now so […]
1. Serious Eats – Vegetables Wellington (The Ultimate Vegan Plant Based Roast) 2. The Pretty Bee – Vegan Cornbread 3. 17 Apart – Vegan Red Lentil Stuffed Acorn Squash 4. Shaken Together Life – Southwestern Quinoa Bowl 5. The Kitchen is My Playground – Stewed Zucchini & Summer Squash 6. Sweet Little Kitchen – […]
Need a healthy and delicious side dish that is super easy to make? I love these Hasselback Style Potatoes because they look fancy enough for a formal dinner side dish, taste incredible and are simple enough for anyone to make. These are also a great alternative to serve at Thanksgiving dinner although they are fantastic […]
This is a super quick meal that I make quite often because it is protein packed and tastes very fresh. Not only is it good by itself, but you can serve it over rice for carbs. It is also good wrapped in a tortilla with chilled tomatoes, avocado, shredded cheese and sour cream. But like […]
I make a big batch of these sauteed, mixed vegetables and we eat it for a few days on flatbread, breakfast sandwiches, pitas and more. Go to THIS POST to get the recipe for the veggies . . . and then use those to make this amazing, gourmet breakfast sandwich. You will also need: 1/2 […]
