With four kids in our family it’s no surprise to me that each of them has a different food preferences. You would think by now that I’d have all their like and dislikes down pat. After all I’ve been a mom for over 19 years. And as a homeschool mom I spend a lot of…
Envy. . .it’s a four letter word that rears its ugly head when we compare ourselves to others and then find ourselves lacking in that area. It tends to stir up feelings of discontent and wishing that we were blessed in the same way as the other person. Body envy is just another form of…
May is National Salad Month and I want to share with you a new Mediterranean salad recipe. You can use any kind of base for the salad greens that you want. I chose romaine – because I had some in the fridge that I needed to use up, and spinach – because I adore spinach in…
Let’s talk vegetables, shall we? It’s no secret that Americans are notoriously poor at getting the recommended amount of vegetables in their daily diet. In fact only about 6.4% eat the recommended amount of vegetables we should eat in an average day. Most of us eat anywhere from 30% to 80% of the suggested amount…
Do you ever find yourself making things more complicated than they need to be? I do. Lately, when I make sweet potatoes, I’ve been peeling, cutting, chopping, seasoning, and then roasting or grilling them. They’re wonderful – full of flavor and a healthy dose of nutrients. The other night I made cinnamon-maple roasted sweet potatoes;…
Walk down the condiment aisle in any grocery store and you’re met with a plethora of dressings and vinaigrettes from which to choose for your salad or marinade. But did you know that it’s easier and healthier to make your own vinaigrette at home? If you know a few basic guidelines you can make almost any…