When you think of summer, you think of warm cozy nights, camping, crickets chirping, BBQs, and watermelon. So. Much. Watermelon. Which is a wonderful thing. My mom is the ultimate watermelon lover, and I’ve never been overly obsessed with it until this year. And I attribute that to all the beautiful local produce we have …
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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 I had shingles last month, I had to get all my labs drawn. Turns out I’m oddly really low in potassium and Vitamin D (which makes zero sense since I eat a million smoothies with bananas, and live in sunny Encinitas). My doctor’s orders to raise my potassium levels was to 1. Eat more …
I live for relaxing Sunday mornings; snuggled up in bed with a book and tea…heaven. Wait, who’s life is that? Because it’s not mine…I have a two and a half year old, soooo that doesn’t happen 😉 BUT, I do live for my snuggly Sunday mornings with my little muchkin, although they don’t involve curling …
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, …
Looking for hot chocolate for you or your littles without the extra junk or sugar? This homemade recipe is SO easy. Whether you’re looking to get your toddler some extra whole milk, or prefer to go dairy-free, I’ve got you covered… For Toddlers INGREDIENTS 1 cup organic whole milk 1 tablespoon organic cacao powder …
Anything has me at food love at first sight/sound if I see + hear it involves roasted + spicy. Swoon. Like these spicy roasted garbanzo beans pictured above by my dear friend at Oh Darling, Let’s Be Healthy…I meannnn…yes, please! “A half cup of garbanzo beans provides 143 calories and 27 grams of carbs, your …
So, I’ve basically been living under a rookie culinary rock the past….lifetime…because I’ve never made my own hummus. I KNOW, shameful for a food + lifestyle blogger. don’t.judge.me. The only thing that’s ever held me back from making hummus myself is honestly the food processor. I’m still scarred from making a massive batch of cauliflower …
AVOCADOS Alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and oleic acid are key fats provided by avocado. Avocados are a good source of pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C [Google search, 2016]. KIDNEY BEANS Why they’re good for you: Loaded with potassium and magnesium, kidney beans help keep blood pressure in check, …
If a pancake could be described as P R E T T Y, then these gems are it. Pink. SUPER healthy. Packed with nutrients [no seriously – you’d never guess the mishmash of bizarre ingredients that make these incredibly amazing for you]…Delish. Pretty in Pink Healthy Pancakes INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup Trader Joe’s red juice [Beet …
Gluten Free Blueberry + Raspberry Lemon Loaf
Is there anything better than blueberries + raspberries + and lemon? Something about those flavors go together like two peas in a pod. Whether it’s sorbet, ice cream, baking, pancakes, a smoothie….they’re just YUM. So when I wanted to combine them into a lemon loaf, they were PERFECT. An angelic little harmony of zesty + …
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