Edible seeds have been making their way into my smoothies, soups and chili over the past few weeks. The assortment of edible seeds that lines my kitchen cabinets continues to grow as I learn more and more about the incredible health benefits associated with these seeds. Having a Blendtec certainly helps since I’m able to ground up…
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Late July Organic Chips Review and Giveaway
I introduced you to Late July Organic Snacks a few weeks ago when my kids were desperately trying to find a few new snacks to add to their lunch box routine. Back in August when I was in New York for a BlogHer/Stonyfield party I had the pleasure of meeting Gabrielle from Late July Organic Snacks. She…
Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas with Udi’s
Packing a lunchbox can be a challenging task for anyone, especially when your lunch needs to be gluten-free. Usually this time of year my kids start to ask for new lunch choices and complain that their school lunch box selections are boring. As a parent it’s a constant struggle to find healthy foods that your…
5 Snacks to Spice Up Your Lunch Routine
Usually around October my kids start to complain that their school lunch box selections are boring. The back-to-school thrill has died down and our search for snacks to spice up our lunch routine is on. Then the begging for hot lunch begins. I really don’t get it. Hot lunch at school looks completely unappetizing to…
5 Extraordinary Uses for Garlic
Garlic is one of my all-time favorite spices. I add it to almost everything from pizza to roasted vegetables and broccoli. Not only does garlic add exceptional flavor to food, it also has several other super powers. Here are a few of the many uses for garlic. Home remedy for acne Garlic is know for its antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal and antioxidant…
{Review and Amazing Giveaway} Blendtec Blender Makes a Perfect Blend
I’m not one to read directions when I get a new kitchen appliance. Just ask my husband. He’ll tell you that I dive right in to try to figure it out and if it’s not intuitive I generally give up. Take for example my fancy schmancy food processor and blender, both of which have been…
{Review and Giveaway} How to Have a Paperless Kitchen
A challenging piece of my ongoing green journey has been to reduce the amount of paper used in my home. Let’s just say upfront that I draw the line at toilet paper. There will be no reusable toilet paper in my house. Ever. I have the reusable napkin piece down. We have a drawer in the…