I figured it out. I had tried for over 10 years to diet and exercise to lose weight. I had been miserable in my body and to my body; punishing myself at the gym, counting calories and points, but nothing ever helped. And then one day I somehow made the switch and the weight practically fell right off.… Continue reading The big secret for lasting weight loss and long-term health
You guys, I made my first video! I’ve been wanting to do videos for a long time, and I finally bit the bullet and just did it! There are a few lessons learned, like I should choose a different spot to stand where the light isn’t so weird, and have the daughter in the other… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Feast, the Real Food Way
Have you ever wanted to look like a fancy pants cook, but you’re really not that great at it? Have someone you want to impress, but you aren’t sure what’s a spatula and what’s a ladle in the kitchen? Then I’ve got the recipe for you! Here’s all the reasons this recipe is amazingly awesome:… Continue reading Salmon en Papillote (in parchment paper)
Now, I know that ranch is the king of salad dressings. People love it on salads, of course, but I also know people who won’t eat a vegetable unless it’s dipped in ranch, and of course, even their pizza needs a good dunking as well. So you may think I’m wrong when I tell you that… Continue reading Green Goddess Salad Dressing
It’s always the same old story. These people in my house? These kids, and even my husband? Every day they want to be fed. Even more than that, they want three meals per day, and a snack! It’s pretty exhausting coming up with all those food ideas, isn’t it? And when I do cook, I… Continue reading Cinnamon-Glazed Bananas and My New Favorite Cookbook
I can never, ever, ever get enough ice cream. Ever. Of course, the problem is that my hips sure can get enough, and commercial ice cream is full of a bunch of questionable ingredients. Thankfully, I’ve discovered banana “nice” cream, and I’ve been playing with lots of different recipes. This one is definitely my favorite… Continue reading Cherry Banana Nice Cream
I haven’t met a person yet who doesn’t love a good taco. Don’t tell me you don’t love tacos, because you are either lying or wrong, tacos are the best! These shredded pork tacos are especially great on those days that are going to be super crazy, or that you know you want a lazy… Continue reading Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos
It happens more often than I’d like to admit; by the time work is done at night and I’ve picked up the kids, everyone is starving and they want dinner on the table five minutes ago. At those times, the drive in at the local fast food joint calls my name a little more loudly,… Continue reading Faster Than Fast Food – Easy Turkey Cabbage Dinner
You are in for a treat today! These Asian turkey cabbage cups are one of our favorites. Don’t let the long list of ingredients fool you, this recipe is super simple to toss together, which is a big part of why I love it! From start to finish it takes about 20 minutes tops. My kids get… Continue reading Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups – the Perfect Weeknight Meal
Today I’m excited to introduce you to yet another of my like-minded friends. Although we just “met” each other recently, I adore Isabel’s blog, From Cats to Cooking. And today she’s here to talk pumpkin! I am so glad pumpkin season is back! I shouldn’t work on posts about yummy food like this while I’m hungry, I may or… Continue reading Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles – Guest Post, From Cats to Cooking
