Celebrity Salad Habits and the Power of Plant Diversity Have you ever heard of people eating the same salad for years or even decades? Rumor has it a certain celebrity has been known for eating the same salad every day for an extended period of time. Nobody is ever going to fault you for eating…
Heavily Seeded Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Nut and Seed Bread: A Recipe I Can’t Get Enough Of I’ve been experimenting with this recipe since late last year, even gifting mini loaves during the holiday season. After tweaking it multiple times, I’ve finally landed on what I consider to be the perfect nut and seed bread. It’s baked in the ideal-sized loaf…
2024 Super Bowl Menu
Well… The 49ers vs the KC Chiefs – we hosted a very fun party in Feb 2020 when they last played each other and KC took home the win that time. I’m hoping it’s a different outcome this time but really I’m just looking forward to a good matchup, the food and Usher halftime show!…
Meal Plan // Week of February 5, 2024
This is one of those weeks where my meal plan is not the easiest to share with you all! They are from cookbooks I own, websites I subscribe to or just plain made up because I need to use up some food I have. And one of them I feel I need to test one…
Coconut Red Curry With Chicken and Vegetables
Coconut Red Curry with Chicken and Vegetables: A Versatile, Flavorful Staple This Coconut Red Curry with Chicken and Vegetables is a staple in our home. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for cleaning out the fridge. Customizing Your Coconut Curry: Veggie Options One of the best things about this dish is its versatility. You can easily…
Meal Plan // Week of January 29, 2024
Looking ahead my family calendar is showing a very busy February. Perhaps yours is as well? When this happens I lean hard on my freezer. High quality proteins such as shrimp, chicken thigh, ground turkey and beef are quick cooking options that my family enjoys. Eating homemade food is so important to me that I’m…
Chipotle Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp Fajitas: A Family Favorite Shrimp fajitas have been a long-time favorite in our household, regularly making their way into our meal planning calendar. With wild frozen shrimp always stocked in the freezer, it’s the perfect quick-cooking protein for those busy weeknights when you need a fast yet satisfying meal. The shrimp and veggies can…
Berry Beet Smoothie
One of my main motivations when eating each day is to include a variety of colors. This often ensures I am not missing any key nutrients – eating the rainbow, as they say. Smoothies are a great way to add some additional color and nutrition and I experiment all the time with new colorful fruits…
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Immune Boosting Soup
As post-holiday and back-to-work/school sickness tends to go around, it’s a good idea to keep recipes like this one in your back pocket! My dear friend Heather recently passed along a recipe for a “Flu Bomb,” and while I absolutely love the ingredients, I imagine I’d have a hard time chugging down a chunky garlic,…
Meal Plan // Week of January 22, 2024
Busy busy weeks call for easy recipes! After taking a wonderful trip to Mexico City last week and then being thrown back into busy life, I appreciate the habit of meal planning more than ever. This week I’ve got several easy and flavorful recipes to get us through most of the week ahead. I hope you…