So.many.food.pictures. I am that really obnoxious wife/mom who makes everyone pause before eating so that I can take a picture of our meals! Marinated & grilled chicken; mushroom risotto (from my mom); green beans sautéed, then tossed with pecans, maple syrup & whole grain mustard (I left out the bacon and feta) This habit of […]
Healthy Habits: Greens!
It is no secret that I am obsessed with eating greens. I do my best to have at least one meal per day that is heavy in leafy greens. Greens, such as spinach and kale, are extremely beneficial to overall health. The main focus of this post are nutrient-dense leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, chard, […]
CSA Food + Meals Lately
As with all of my other blogging, I am behind on meal posts. I haven’t been as creative with the produce from our CSA as much as I’d like, but I do have a few ideas to share. The last couple of months we’ve received: greens (kale, swiss chard, dandelion greens, lettuce, arugula, spinach); cabbage, strawberries, […]
Strawberry Banana Oat Muffins
Strawberries again. And be warned, there is another recipe coming. A whole gallon of strawberries is seriously a lot of fruit! Better than a gallon of chocolate, right?! My 2 year old likes strawberries every once in a while, but not all the time. I can get him to eat berries in smoothie form, but […]
April CSA Meals
I have accomplished one of my 2015 goals and officially joined a CSA! I’m not really sure why it took me so long, but I’m happy to finally be receiving local, organic produce each week. Everything is grown on a farm, Bell’s Best Berries, about 20 minutes from my house. The fruits and vegetables are seasonal […]
Summer-Ready Eating Plan
It’s that time of year again. It’s getting warmer, vacations are being planned, and bathing suit time is right around the corner. I am not trying to lose a bunch of weight, but, I’d like to feel better about my figure before wearing a bikini. I’ve put myself on an “eating plan” and wanted to […]