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May 29, 2014

Egg Dish Differences 101

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I keep coming across the question: "what is the difference between a strata, quiche, frittata, etc.?" So, I did a little research,...
May 10, 2014

Pad Thai-ish Noodles

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We have these with our Thai lettuce wraps and it makes a great combo. Brown rice noodles Chicken Green onions Snow peas (opt) ...

Thai Lettuce Wraps

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Endless variations abound for lettuce wraps, but this is the most recent version I have been enjoying. Lettuce leaves Mandarin sl...
Apr 26, 2014

New Food Adventures: Lemon

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I never bought fresh lemons. In fact, I never liked them growing up! I lived off lemon juice from concentrate, if I ever needed it. But on...

Breakfast Pepper Cups

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This is a fancy way to eat an egg. You would get the same taste and flavor via omelette or scrambled eggs. But it is fun, especially to c...

Quinoa Pizza Bites

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2 c quinoa, cooked and cooled (we like cooking it in chicken broth) 2 eggs 2 cups chopped pizza toppings (pepperoni, black olives, pineapple...
Feb 6, 2014

Genetically Modified Foods

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There are many foods that have been changed at their genetic level. However, more research is starting to show the problems this causes in u...
Feb 5, 2014

Yogurt Oat Muffins

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This is a super simple recipes and doesn't require flour...just oats . 2 1/2 c. rolled Oats 1 c. yogurt ...

Baked Soaked Apple Oatmeal

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2 cups  rolled oats 1 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup yogurt ------ 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 c. m...
Jan 23, 2014

Sample Week Menu Plan

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Here are some of my favorites placed in a week format, so you have a sample eating well plan (assuming not using processed foods/versions.....

Easy Guacamole

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If you want guacamole without all the other "stuff" in it...it tastes really good just plain, with some salt and water...for a mor...
Jan 21, 2014

One Pot Wonder: Pasta

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This is a great and versatile way to cook pasta dishes all in one move, mostly. It is a variation of the way I make my kale and sausage pas...
Jan 16, 2014

Kid's Lunch Ideas

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Back to School mode... need some healthy lunch ideas? Charise and I got some inspiration from a few classes we went to last month on healthy...
Jan 4, 2014

Balancing Body pH: Acid vs. Alkaline Foods

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Here is a short blurb about why we need to eat the right foods, from an acid-alkaline perspective. (Article for rense.com) ---- Ti...

7 Worst Ingredients in Processed Foods

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Here is an interesting article from Mercola.com highlighting the seven worst ingredients in processed foods. So after reading this, just ...
Dec 31, 2013

Asian Quinoa Salad

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This salad is similar to my lettuce wraps , but a variation that is easier to take to a potluck or something. And my 3 year old eats it up ...

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

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My parents went to the Steel Grass Chocolate Farm on Kauai during their Christmas vacation. When they got back my Dad shared a handout with...