When it come to potatoes, I actually kind of despise them? If it weren’t for the cardiologist telling me I need to eat them to boost my potassium, and my rheumatologist telling me to eat them as a carb since I have to cut grains and gluten, I’d probably be like a nun and sex…could …
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≫ 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...
When it comes to tacos, I’m kind of obsessed that there are literally 2648497 different ways to make them. And the good news is, here is another combo to add to your list (AND it works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner). First, let’s start with the roasted sweet potato recipe: Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, …
When it comes to the holiday season, making themed gift guides is one of my favorite things. I find it oddly therapeutic to sit at my computer all night working on rounding up some of my favorite things, plus handpicking items I think other mamas and women would enjoy. Here is my 2017 Modern …
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegan Optional) Makes approximately 20 muffins Ingredients: 2 cups gluten free baking flour (if you’re not gluten free, you can always use whole wheat flour in any of my recipes) 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 1/2 cups coconut sugar (if you’re allergic to coconut, you …
Homemade Healthy Fudgesicles Makes 4 Dairy-free milk [almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, etc.] OR whole milk for toddlers who aren’t intolerant or on dietary restrictions 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ground or whole 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 1/2 – 1 banana OR 1/4 avocado OR both 2 tablespoons yogurt of choice. [I used unsweetened coconut yogurt; …
Fall can be felt, seen, smelled, and enjoyed. All of those things ring true with this hearty, delicious, festive recipe. Not only will it make your taste buds dance, it will fill your belly with love, and make your house smell divine as well! From my kitchen to yours, enjoy this tasty oatmeal filled with …
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 …
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 …
Banana Zucchini Muffins with Apple + Blackberries
Based on the ingredients of these muffins, they’re basically power muffins…good for anytime of the day; breakfast, mid-day snack, a side with lunch, or even a healthy dessert. Totally guilt free and toddler-approved, which means whole family approved; what could be better?! I made these on Sunday to prep my little guys’ breakfast & snacks for …
Surprising Sources of Antioxidants
“When it comes to brain protection, there is nothing quite like blueberries,” according to James Joseph, PhD, lead scientist in the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. “Call the blueberry the brain berry,” says Dr. Joseph. NEW FINDINGS ON BLUEBERRIES We all hear blueberries are a …
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