My neighbor and I decided it’s time to detox away our shenanigans, so this entire week we’re following (and being guinea-pig testers) of a new healthy eating 5-day plan by Seashells and Sit Ups. Today, Monday, was day one, and the dinner menu was healthy lettuce wraps. I was just expecting them to be okay since I …
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salty sweet seasons
≫ s h e l l e y ≪ not short for michelle. A clean-ish eating mama to a cub living where the air is salty+life is sweet. wanderlusting through mom life and writing about it...
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup frozen, room temp, or soaked overnight unsalted + raw cashews 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1-2 teaspoons caramel extract 1/2 – 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or raw, local honey 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk 3-4 ice cubes 1 frozen banana 1/3 avocado *add more seeetener, vanilla, or …
INGREDIENTS VEGGIES 2-3 zucchini, spiralized 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 cups chopped cabbage + shredded carrots (I use the bag where they’re pre-cut for easier convenience) 1 small can water chestnuts, rinsed + drained 1 portabella mushroom, sliced 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted 1/2 can sliced bamboo shoots, rinsed + drained 1 orange bell pepper, …
When you’re craving an apple crisp and want to challenge yourself to go totally rogue and make it from scratch, with no clue if it’s going to work or not, you take a risk of either creating magic, or a total baking fail. Good thing for you and I both, it wasn’t a fail, and is, …
I was low on groceries and scrounging through my fridge and cupboards for something healthy, and was on a coconut sugar + cinnamon kick after my healthy french toast recipe yesterday, so came up with these. and holy s&^% so glad I did. New. Fav. Snack. Make these for yourself, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your …
Weekend shenanigans mean it’s time to get back on track… Cleanse your gut, your skin, your mood, your bod with this delish green smoothie; perfect to kick your week off with a fresh start full of fresh goodies!Ingredients: 1 frozen banana 1 cup fresh spinach 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 frozen peach 1/4 cup frozen …
There is just something about photos of stuffed squash that draw me back instantly to fall and fill my heart and soul with warmth, make me think of holidays and family, and imagine a kitchen filled with love and flavor. This recipe is one of my favorites, because it’s kind of a grab bag of …
Sunday means brunch or meal prep to many, so whether you find yourself looking for a healthy family breakfast option for the weekend, or want to make a fab pancake that will last you all week long {I freeze them and toast for a quick brekkie!} these gems are a winner. Seeking brunch balance? Serve …
There’s nothing better on weekends than sleeping in {I mean, I’m a mom to a toddler who is my alarm, but my mom is here visiting, so seeing the clock say 8 rather than 7 was a massive treat this morning…thanks, Grandma!} and waking up to something warm + yummy in your cup. I went …
I love Sundays because they mean the local Leucadia Farmer’s Market is happening, and I can stock my fridge with farm-to-table items galore. I love farmer’s markets because I enjoy shopping small + local, organic, and supporting local farmers and family-run businesses. Plus, the stands are always reasonably priced, and can save you a ton on groceries {especially …
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