It’s the time of year (roughly from Halloween to New Year’s) when people are tempted to overindulge at mealtime and graze on holiday goodies for dessert. Those without a solid plan for how to deal with their cravings may allow their healthy lifestyle to fly right out the window during this season. DON’T allow that to happen! A diet heavy in sugar can interfere with the hormones that regulate hunger and fullness, which can lead to weight gain. Eating sugary foods causes ... continue reading...
Two Ways to Enjoy an Alternative Halloween with Your Family
I’m always looking forward to the leaves changing colors, the crispness in the air and everything pumpkin. With the arrival of Autumn… it seems as though many look forward to Halloween and focus on Halloween only. But, on the other hand, there are many ways to avoid everything Halloween. No matter your preference, I hope that you enjoy family traditions this time of year and make lasting memories. This is where my focus lies. I, myself, like to make family traditions by focusing on ... continue reading...
A Delicious Comforting Fall Meal {Pork Ragu}
Fall is in the air! For our family, fall brings about new flavors, new routines, and larger appetites from being in school all day! This meal is bursting with flavor, it’s made in one pot, and it’s perfect for gathering people around the table. All you need to do is get everything into the oven and let the pork braise. It’s almost impossible to get it wrong, and your house will smell AMAZING! Pork Ragu 2 T (or more) olive oil 1 T butter Salt & Pepper 2.5-3 lbs ... continue reading...
Healthy & Delicious Fresh Pressed Vegetable Juice
Okay, it’s back to school season, which means your child has probably already come home with that back to school cold, cough or sniffles. What can we do to protect our immune systems? The answer is simple, let’s go back to nature and the goodness of the nutrients of vegetables. I am creative and I like to be adventurous in the kitchen … after spending $7 or more on juices at the juice stores, I figured out a way to make fresh pressed vegetable juice at home using just a few simple ... continue reading...
Hardy Roasted Chicken for Sunday Dinner
It’s that time of year where the weather cools down and you want a hardy Sunday meal. My favorite is a roasted chicken with mash potatoes and green beans. And YES some corn bread! Here is my favorite way I roast my chicken. Enjoy! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients 5-6 pound whole chicken2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (I’m obsessed with Daou Olive ... continue reading...
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