Category Archives: Food
Seasonal Produce Calendar: September Grocery List & Recipes
I have just returned from a wonderful and well-needed month of visiting friends, family and their sweet new babies! It was the perfect way to end the summer and although it was definitely difficult to say goodbye, I am ready
Benefits of Flaxseed: Why You Should Choose this Fish-free Omega 3
I feel like every day we are bombarded by news on the newest dietary supplement or must have meal replacements and it only gets harder and harder to follow. It’s like trying to keep up with which Kardashian is getting
June Seasonal Eating Grocery List and Recipe
The combination of my ever decreasing stamina (thanks bubs) and my concrete commitment to eating healthy for 2 has made my grocery store visits a much more organized task than in the past. I have found over the last 5
Organic Meat vs Non-Organic: Decoding the Danger Behind the Labels
Over the years of my trials and tribulations on finding a healthy diet regime that fits my taste and lifestyle, there has always been one consistent conclusion that I have found in every food plan. That is to eat as
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us and Thanksgiving is only a week away! I have so incredibly much to be grateful for this year and I feel like the luckiest woman in the world
Healthy Dessert Recipes: Sweet October Treats
I have always loved October. I think it is because it begins with my birthday followed by Vallee’s birthday in the middle and then ends with a holiday celebrated with endless amounts of sugar. My sweet tooth is always supremely
3 Simple Healthy Appetizer Recipes Fit for Foodies
This weekend was a special treat for me as I was lucky enough to spend it with one of my most dear friends and her beautiful family on a crystal clear lake in Michigan. It was lovely. I got to
July 4th Recipes: Festive Food and Drinks
This July 4th will be a very memorable one for me as I will be BBQing on the deck of a Navy warship. I will be joining my husband as he stands duty and I can’t think of a more
Seasonal Produce Calendar: Summer Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss and Detox
I have been hearing rave reviews from people about the health benefits of juicing for years now and I’ve never actually tried it myself. Since summer is officially here and I want to get in better shape and feel healthier,
Seasonal Produce Calendar: Summer Grilling Recipes
One of the many things I love about the summer season is the chance to spend my evenings on the porch cooking on the grill. The combination of soaking in the sun, the smoky smell from the grill and the
For the love of Kale: Health Benefits and Recipes
It is funny how my salads have evolved over the years and always been a reflection of my personality and lifestyle at the time. In college they were colorless mounds of iceberg lettuce drowned in ranch dressing and croutons. Then
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Last week I was struck with an intense craving for fish tacos after taking my board out and working up an appetite paddling around in the surf. I think it had something to do with the combination of sunshine, salt
Sustainable Seafood Recipes: Seared Scallops and Citrus Salmon
Since starting my adventures in cooking earlier this year, I am happy to report that I have mastered many new meals much to the delight of my hungry husband. I have dabbled in everything from vegetarian dishes to vegan cuisine
Spring Savings: Drink Recipes from the Garden
After almost 8 months of not being able to have a real cocktail, strong cup of coffee, or any refreshment that has an overwhelming amount of caffeine, my everyday drink choices are becoming stale. I have an herb garden that
Slim down for Summer with these Seasonal Spring Salads
This past weekend marked the return of my husband from his month long underway in the Navy and it was wonderful! I was so excited to try out some of my new recipes for him and make him the home
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Healthy Baked Kale Chips
Recently I have discovered a new food obsession which also happens to be extremely healthy loaded with fiber, cancer-preventing compounds and vitamins such as beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C and calcium. It is aesthetically pleasing with its bright purple and
4 Healthy Dishes with Hardboiled Eggs
I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and enjoyed their holiday as much as I did! I was thinking of some fun recipes to post for today and thought it would be a perfect time for dishes that call for
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Healthy Spring Quinoa Salad
Finally spring is here and it is the perfect temperature outside and time of year to enjoy one of my favorite light salads loaded with healthy veggies. It is great to pair with a light fish or chicken dish or
Meatless March Update: The Truth about Eating Vegetarian
I am half way through my commitment of having a meat-free month and to be honest, I am loving it! I feel healthier, more energetic, less bloated and have noticed a visible improvement in my skin. And the best part
Healthy Green Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day
This St. Patty’s Day I thought I would try something new and keep with my green health kick inspired by my pledge to have a Meatless March. As such, I have decided to finally attempt a few of those many
