Tag: mommy blogger

DONUTS, DONUTS, DONUTS…that are, ahem, healthy(er)

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 …

Chicken Zoodle “Chow Mein”

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, …

Garlic Artichoke Two-Bean Hummus

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 …

LARABAR GIVEAWAY

LARABAR was founded in May 2000 by Lara Merriken, a Denver native who had a mission to make real food should be accessible for all. Larabar is a blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices. Made from 100% real, minimally processed ingredients. Pure and simple, just as nature intended. All of Larabar’s core bars have just 2-9 simple …

Shamrock Tuna

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, …

Finding your True North

When your boat is rocked, adjust the sails and try to navigate to smoother seas If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past year, it’s that life is unpredictable, change is often unanticipated, difficult, and terrifying, but that every slowly closing or slammed door leads to a new journey, a new beginning, and a …

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

So, I’ve made cauliflower crust pizza a handful of times, but holy molyyyyy, one has never tasted this good, or looked so pretty. As a health + foodie lifestyle blogger, sometimes you just need to trust your gut and go rouge on your own recipe… Cauliflower Crust Pizza Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower (about …

a Cleanse, a Cocktail, tomato, tomahto…

When you and your neighbors have been rotating being sick & spent most of January as an unintentional dry-month because of it, it’s time for a little creative mixology to the rescue. What do you do when you feel like you’re on the borderline of needing a health cleanse & a cocktail after a long week?! …

#GetYourGoalOn

We’ve officially passed the first month of the new year – what were some of your goals and resolutions? Are you setting your intentions to make sure you stick to them? Life can get overwhelming, and if you set too many unachievable goals for yourself, you’ll get overwhelmed and give up before you even start. …

Coconutty French Toast

We had quite the storm last night here in north San Diego, so it was as if we woke up in the tropics with palm leaves, branches, and yard decor scattered about. Tanny woke me up bright and early at 6am, so I decided I’d cook him a “fancy” brekkie to celebrate Monday morning properly – …