Roasted Carrots with Cashew Cheese Sauce~ Paleo, Whole30 and Vegan!
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The Kitchen Makeover That Snowballed into The Living Room…
I know, I am a food blogger not an interior design blogger. But after sharing my Mini Kitchen Makeover that snowballed into a not so mini makeover, I felt I should follow up. That snowball continues to roll three years later, right into the breakfast nook and living room. WHICH in all fairness are connected to…
The Leftover Turkey Sandwich with Preserved Lemons
You will soon have plenty of leftover turkey, and I have big plans for it! But first I have a question for you, have you ever eaten preserved lemons? I hadn’t until recently and let me tell you they are a spectacular treat. Thinly sliced and placed inside a turkey sandwich they add delightful and…
A Father’s Day Gift Guide for The Manly Man
I don’t know about your family, but when it comes to Father’s Day gift ideas the women in my family struggle. We start texting each other ideas weeks in advance and are still in a panic a week before. But this year will be different because I have come up with some amazing choices that…
More Egg-Citing Egg Drop Soup
Egg drop soup is my go-to for a quick, healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is so simple and tasty with all the health benefits of broth, protein and healthy fats. It’s really a great meal. And while I love it as is, today I will share three recipes for More Egg-citing Egg Drop Soup….sorry…
Açaí Berry Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls are all the rage right now. And with good reason. They are a quick, easy, healthy, delicious way to eat your first meal of the day. This Açaí Berry Smoothie Bowl takes only five minutes to make and is loaded with health boosting antioxidants. This recipe is sponsored by Amazon Planet AÇAÍ BERRY…
Adding Charm to Your Outdoor Space!
Spring, it’s such a lovely time of year to entertain outdoors. Whether you have a balcony, a small yard, live on acreage, or simply like to look at beautiful outdoor decor, I have some delightful garden inspiration for you. Sometimes very small changes can go a long way toward adding a charm and ambiance to an…
Infused Oils: The Healthy Cooking Hack! Pasta, Potato and Pesto Recipes
I am all about the cooking hack, the shortcut, the time saver…as long as saving some time doesn’t affect the taste or quality of a meal! If there is one complaint I hear a lot from readers, it’s that they just don’t have time to cook, much less cook healthful food. So today I am…
A Collection of Recipes for Cinco De Mayo!
Hola amigos. I am a big fan of Cinco de Mayo. It’s quite the big event in California. All the Mexican Restaurants have celebrations, people have parties in their homes, and of course everyone eats Mexican food. I published some of my favorite Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo in 2014 but since then I have…
Whole 30/Paleo Compliant Cinco de Mayo Recipes!
The Whole 30/Paleo lifestyle is a great way to feel better, tame your sugar addiction, figure out what foods trigger inflammation, hormonal disruption, emotional eating, weight gain and mood swings. No doubt about it, this lifestyle great way to find out what ails you. That said, it is a bit restrictive and can make holiday…
My Favorite Picks for Mother’s Day!
“Mother, the ribbons of your love are woven around my heart.” ~Author Unknown Mother’s Day is only two weeks away. If you struggle with what to give the woman that gave you everything as much as I do, I am hoping I can help you out with some of my favorite Mother’s Day picks…
Amazingly Easy Roasted Chicken with Lemon Honey Glaze
If you didn’t already love me, you are going to love me now because this is the easiest roasted chicken recipe I have ever posted. The Amazingly Easy Roasted Chicken with Lemon Honey Glaze requires no stuffing, no chopping vegetables or herbs, in fact you don’t even need a roasting pan, a cast iron pan will…
Lemon Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake with Strawberry Coulis
You may remember two years ago, in May of 2014, that my husband and I went on a trip to Italy. It was my 52nd birthday and my first trip to Europe. While in Florence we took a cooking class and learned to make a traditional Italian Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake. I thought it was time…














