One of my small pleasures in life is a cup of tea in the afternoon. Through the seasons, even on the hottest days of summer, there is nothing better than a warm cup of tea. But what makes it extra special is when it’s homemade. This ginger mint tea recipe is one of my newfound favorites. The balance of refreshing …
Many of the snack foods we see nowadays in grocery store aisles are ultra-processed with tons of added ingredients, many of which are hard to understand. We know they aren’t the most healthy, but they deliver the flavor and crunch we’ve grown to crave. These spicy roasted chickpeas are one of my favorite simple snacks that will satisfy your craving …
This corn and black bean salsa is one of my favorite snacks and is my go-to item to bring to cookouts and summer get-togethers. It uses simple ingredients and comes together in a snap. The best part, no cooking, and minimal cleanup! The Secret Ingredient Honey is the secret ingredient that adds a sweetness that offsets the spice and makes …
I started making smoothies several years ago and generally make a green smoothie most mornings during the week. I’ll have it in place of my standard breakfast meal, or in addition to it if I’ve worked out and am extra hungry. I found myself spending 10-15 minutes each morning, pulling out all of my smoothie ingredients, measuring, pouring them into …
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Several years ago, my Mom and I started experimenting with homemade beauty products. We began by making lip balm, which I’ll feature in an upcoming post, then decided to try our luck with lotion. The thing about homemade lotion is that generally, the ingredients you want to use are incredibly oily. So while we failed at making a hand lotion …
Sweet potatoes are one of my all-time favorite foods. They are an excellent source of carbohydrates to help my body create the energy it needs, so I love to eat them on a morning when I know I’ll be doing an afternoon workout. I make this simple sweet potato hash with sweet potatoes, red onion, and kale. That’s it! Sometimes I’ll …
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Let’s face it; it can be hard to pull together high-quality, healthy meals on weeknights. But the importance of home cooking for the health of you and your family from thoughtfully chosen ingredients is paramount. The following recipes are not only simple, nutritious, and delicious but keep my carnivore husband coming back for seconds. One of my favorite things after …
