Shortly after John McCain lost his presidential bid he was on a talk show. The host asked him “How are you?” He said “Fine. Sleeping like a baby…and by that I mean I wake up every two hours crying”. Funny joke, but quality sleep is no joke. I should know, I have suffered from…
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Jicama Taco Party!
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching! I have lots of Cinco de Mayo recipes for those of us watching our carbs but I have never posted a grain free tortilla…until now. One ingredient, no cooking required and this shell stays crispy without falling apart. And that’s because the taco shell is made entirely from…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Berries and Honey Lemon Dressing
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Lessons Learned While Riding My Bike
You know what’s great about getting older and being an empty nester? You can make commitments before really thinking it through because you don’t have to take kids into account. For instance, my commitment to ride my bike on all my errands within a three mile radius of my house. NOTE TO SELF: before…
Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles ~ Will’s 2nd Birthday
This Easter we got to spend time with our little chicks in Sundance Utah. This is Nora Jane and Will. It just so happened Easter weekend coincided with Will’s second birthday party. Will is a little obsessed with his Blabla doll “Luigi”. So his mama and daddy gave him a Luigi themed birthday party. Will…
Three Cheese Lasagna Rolls with Chicken and Butternut Squash Sauce
My sister and niece gave me striped lasagna noodles as a gift. I thought they were so beautiful they warranted a blog post all their own. This pasta is called “Lasagna Plaid” and it’s colored with natural colorings from beet root, spinach, and bell peppers. I thought the colorful stripes were perfect for a…
Healthy “Green” Saint Patrick’s Day Lunch for Kids
Saint Patrick’s Day lunches don’t have to be laden with artificial ‘green’ food coloring and chemicals, but unfortunately they often are. Luckily there are plenty of nutritious ‘real’ green foods to choose from that kids will love! Parents will love this lunch too because everything in it is ‘assembly only’ (no cooking required)….
Gardening Tips for Every Space!
Spring is only a week and a half away. Depending on where you live it’s time to start planting or at least to begin thinking about planting. I have compiled a collection of my favorite garden posts which pretty much cover every topic under the sun! Herbs: Easy and Useful! I am not a…
Roasted Baby Carrots with Honey and Ginger
The Organic Kitchen’s version of “Roasted Baby Carrots with Honey and Ginger” was inspired by a recent dinner out at a favorite dining spot. I ordered a side dish of roasted baby carrots that were delivered to the table piping hot on a small cast iron skillet (affiliate link). They were slightly sweet with just…
Spaghetti Carbonara with Spicy Italian Sausage and Rocket!
This week I was going through pictures from our trip to Italy last May. What a fabulous vacation! As I reminisced about the time we spent in this glorious country I got a craving for some pasta, and of course I am not one to resist a craving! I decided to make Spaghetti Carbonara. (This…
Roasted Skillet Chicken with Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots and Pears
I know I said this last time I posted a roasted chicken recipe….and I know I will probably say it the next time I post a roasted chicken recipe…but this is my new favorite roasted chicken! This beautifully browned bird, roasted rainbow carrots and caramelized pears are made in one pan! Yup, easy clean up…
Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer
I am a huge fan of goat cheese. I am a huge fan of simple. Put the two together and…well… I’m a huge fan. When a recipe has so few ingredients you need to make sure those ingredients are top notch. So buy the best goat cheese you can find. I love this one. Top…
Casual Friday: Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves
Sometimes a casual, easy to make meal just hits the spot. Not much work, but still delicious, comforting and healthy. You could have this for dinner tomorrow night, we’ll call it Casual Friday. Get 3 Meals Free from Sun Basket! Fresh organic ingredients and easy recipes delivered, with Paleo, Gluten-free and Vegetarian options. This easy…
