Confession: I like to ask for a sample of the prepared salads behind the counter at gourmet grocery stores. I rarely buy the food that I sample - it just looks so good and sometimes I do need a snack but really - I want to taste the delightful looking dish so that I can… Continue reading Chick Pea, Edamame, and Red Pepper Salad
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Chia, Coconut, Pumpkin Seed Granola
I've been waiting for the hot summer weather to cool a bit so I can turn on the oven and do some baking. My kitchen gets hot when the oven is on and during the summer it's too warm. This recipe is easy to double - and I always do. If I'm going through the… Continue reading Chia, Coconut, Pumpkin Seed Granola
Smoothie Tuesday, Smoothie Thursday and Sometimes Saturday
It's not always easy getting kids to eat a balanced diet but I have an insurance policy: smoothies for breakfast. Thanks to Earthbound Farm for helping me share this post with you. Smoothies for breakfast have been our routine for years - but only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and sometimes Saturdays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are my… Continue reading Smoothie Tuesday, Smoothie Thursday and Sometimes Saturday
Make Your Own Air Freshener
What ingredients are in your air freshener? Not sure? I wasn't either. If you bought it at the grocery store or even a health food store, chances are you've just bought a lot of chemicals. But, before you can say, "Holy Smelly Bathroom, Batman!" you can make your own air freshener! And, you'll know exactly… Continue reading Make Your Own Air Freshener
7 Tips for Staying Fit and Exercising While on Vacation
Just because it's summer doesn't mean we can skip exercising while traveling. Whether you're a walker or a runner, incorporate exercise into your travel itinerary with these 7 tips for staying fit on vacation. 7 tips for staying active while traveling 1. Get out :: Get outside and see the city or countryside where you've… Continue reading 7 Tips for Staying Fit and Exercising While on Vacation
How to Pack for a Picnic Dinner
Ah, summer - I'm so glad you're here! Nothing says summer fun like an outdoor concert in the park with a picnic dinner and when summer arrives, I like to be ready for simple dining outside. Having a picnic routine is helpful - it takes the guess work out of organizing a meal on the… Continue reading How to Pack for a Picnic Dinner
How to Season Cast Iron Pans
The majority of cooking in my kitchen is done with cast iron pans. Why? Cast iron is virtually indestructible and can easily go from stove-top to oven to open flame. Actually, I can't think of where it can't go. (Well, maybe not a microwave but we don't own one.) Cast iron is easy to maintain… Continue reading How to Season Cast Iron Pans
Recipe: Cole Slaw with a Kick
Do you ever feel like some vegetables are underrated? I do and to me, cabbage is THAT vegetable. It's so good for you, inexpensive, and versatile. Cabbage can get forgotten about when hidden away in the back of the refrigerator and still be crunchy in a salad. It can also get sliced thinly, drizzled with… Continue reading Recipe: Cole Slaw with a Kick
10 Tips for Running a Half-Marathon Over Age 45
This post is sponsored by BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK. My husband, Brad, and I just ran a half-marathon - his first, my fourth - together! Running a half-marathon over the age of 45 is different than running when you're younger. Even though it's still the same distance - 13.1 miles - when you're older it… Continue reading 10 Tips for Running a Half-Marathon Over Age 45
It’s Salad Month, Let’s Have a Party!
Hi friends! I'm on my way to Earthbound Farm's headquarters - if you hear a plane overhead, wave! - Earthbound Farm and I are co-hosting a 'Twitter Chat Party' that's all about salads! You can join in the fun right from the comfort of your home - or wherever you are - by following along… Continue reading It’s Salad Month, Let’s Have a Party!
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