Chia Cacao Shake

So a fellow preggo and cousin in law recently asked “Do you know of any smoothie recipes or anything that could help with my fatigue?” This is such a great question! I am one of those mommies who LOVES her coffee and I still drink my 1-2 cups of coffee per day. If Im really … Continue reading →

Healthy School Lunches

Now I know we really don’t want to think about school starting but I figured with about a month to go and a little less for some people, we should get some healthy ideas and inspiration for kid’s school lunches. I think a large part of making healthy lunches is to be prepared. It’s like … Continue reading →

It’s Summer-Time for Kabobs!

Grilling season is upon us and it’s one of my very favorite ways to cook!! Many people, particularly men, who are guests at my home always are extremely surprised that I’m the Grill Master in my home and they tease my husband but I make it quite clear that it’s totally my choice and I … Continue reading →

July-National Blueberry Month

  Blueberries, that tiny, round, dark purple, sweet little treat that we enjoy for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. We know you may be wondering how or why we would serve blueberries at dinner but we add them to our applesauce for the kids and they just love it! It’s a great side!! Another dinner … Continue reading →

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Ever wonder how to hard boil an egg? Some may think it’s just putting them in boiling water but most people over cook their eggs. If your yolk is green, you’ve cooked them too long. Here is a simple way to make the best hard-boiled eggs….. Place eggs in a large saucepan, enough to hold … Continue reading →

Easter & Passover recipes

Matzah Brei Recipe courtesy of Sharon Ruskin Matzah brei is commonly eaten as a breakfast food during Passover, when only unleavened bread is permitted. Ingredients: 3-4 large organic, free range eggs 4-5 Boards of Matzah 1/2 Cup of Organic milk Himalayan salt to taste 100% Pure honey 1 Granny Smith Apple, peeled, seeded and chopped … Continue reading →

The 21 Day Smoothie Challenge (Day 8-14)

So, how did you do with week 1? We find that replacing a meal with a smoothie is not only a great way to get some nutritional goodness into your body but it is also a great way to take your meal on the road. You can make your smoothie before you head out to … Continue reading →

Edamame

Looking for a health friendly snack that your children will love? Try Edamame! Pronounced (ed-ah-ma-mey) this green soy bean is not only delicious but a great source of fiber & protein. They are so small in size that they are easy for children to pick up and eat with their fingers. I recently gave some … Continue reading →

Overnight Oats

I literally thought about this overnight oat jar every time I woke up in the middle of the night!!! I was soooo excited to try it!! I had seen many healthy ig accounts constantly posting these creations and they always look so delish so I finally decided to try my hand at it!! OMG!!!!!!! It … Continue reading →

Healthy take on Mama’s Meatloaf

Tonight I was in the mood for some good ol’ fashion comfort food so I pulled out my trusty recipe box and went to my mom’s meatloaf recipe and decided I would give it a little healthy, organic makeover–sorry Mama! Let’s do it! Ingredients: 1lb Organic, grass-fed ground beef (I get mine at Wegmans) 1 … Continue reading →