King Oscar Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive has become a staple in my house. Sardines are healthy and sustainable. They are considered brain food because they are packed with Omega 3s. In fact, they are one of the most concentrated sources of the omega-3 fatty acids. Since sardines are at the bottom of the aquatic food…
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Blueberry Pancakes: Enjoying the Fruits of our Labor
My post yesterday, Blueberry Picking: A Handful of Health, shared my experience with gathering fresh blueberries right from the field. Today my daughters and I got to enjoy the fruits of our labor! Since yesterday, my daughter was very certain about making blueberry pancakes for breakfast this morning and so we did. It was quite simple….
Sweet & Spicy Eggplant & Tofu Stir Fry
Tonight for dinner I wanted tofu, but then I also wanted eggplant. I’ve seen the combo before but never have had a recipe. I decided to create my own. I knew I wanted something sweet and spicy so I gathered my ingredients to come up with my desired flavor. I must say, I outdid myself!…
Prepping to Save Time & Money
Do you ever find yourself leaving your house and heading to work only to realize you have no lunch or no money come 12 noon? Welp, I do. I have recently realized that prepping is much needed in my life. Being a full time, working mother almost requires it. For those not in the helping…
My Wheatgrass Journey
Did you know that 2 ounces of wheatgrass is equivalent to 4 pounds of green vegetables? Yes, it is true. I was shocked when I first found this out. I kept seeing “Wheatgrass shots” for purchase at my local Smoothie King and was curious about it. They had the health benefits posted on the wall…
Spicy Vegan Peanut Butter Tofu with Sirachi
So I must admit for 2-3 years my fiancé and I have stuck to a pescatarian diet, but in the past few months we have dibbled and dabbled with meat. Reasons behind this have nothing really to do with missing meat, but more to do with budgeting. I just don’t get it; healthier foods are…
Skillet Breakfast & Dinner Potatoes
The weekends give my family and I the opportunity to have a full on breakfast. During the week the mornings are typically fast-paced so it might be a yogurt or banana on the go. When have time I prefer to cook a nice wholesome breakfast. I have this thing for egg and potatoes. I personally…
My Slight Obsession with Ginger Root
First, Ginger is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant. In foods and beverages, ginger is used as a flavoring agent. So this morning I woke to the sweet smell of Ginger. My fiancé made us Ginger tea. Normally we add the spice,…
Strawberry Picking with Friends
My friends and I all have children around the same age which makes it fun for us to plan outings. Each summer we do something fun and meaningful with our children. From picking apples (upcoming post) in the fall or picking strawberries in the summer. Normally, I share about places to go in RVA, but…
Easy Potato Skins
Soooo I had this 5lb of russet potatoes in my kitchen that were really all oddly shaped and weren’t going to make much of a baked potato. Sooo I decided to take a try at potato skins! It was quick and easy! Of course I left the bacon out but it was just as good!…
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