A health and wellness blog written by a dietitian, inspired by nutritious food, holistic skincare, and wellness routines
It’s pretty rare around this household to have anything other yogurt, fruit, or cottage cheese. I simply am not big on traditional breakfast foods (ahhh the horror!) nor do I want to get up extra early to put a fancy breakfast together. My husband is probably disappointed with my breakfast skills on a daily basis. …
Today is Sunday, around here that means Jesus and football! One of my favorite things about heading into September is the start of football season. We are still big Green Bay Packer fans even though we made the move to Illinois. Unfortunately we get hit with a network blackout and miss the Wisconsin game. But …
It’s been a crazy couple days around here. After spending the last 10 days in vacation mode, the hubby and I are freshly back from our anniversary celebration and back to reality. Back to reality means back to routine and routine means taking care of the many piles of laundry, dishes and responsibilities left behind. …
We hear it time and time again. Eat your breakfast. There is no arguing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As a dietitian, I preach this regularly. It sets us up for success for the rest of the day. Though I know its importance, it is one of those things even …
Back home, my Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread recipe may have gotten a few looks. I grew up in a very “meat and potatoes” household. While I can’t complain about a savory pot roast with a heaping pile of creamy mashed potatoes, my palette does crave some of the more creative flavors. If you’re not …
You gotta bear with me here… I am just not quite ready to submit to pumpkin spice everything. Give me one last chance at summer inspired food. Does the fact that I am still in vacation mode count?! Even though the temperatures are barely breaking 60 around here, it is still summer in my …
Chili Lime Crockpot Fajitas Two of my favorite things: Mexican inspired food and meals that cook themselves. Though I normally like to tinker around and play in the kitchen, I had a serious case of the “Mondays” this week. Nothing cures a bad case of the Mondays, like some Mexican food…nothing. This recipe for Chili …
Cherry season is in full swing up here in the Midwest. It wouldn’t be August in our household without a trip to “Door County.” If you don’t know what the Door County experience is all about, I’ll quickly fill you in. Door County is a peninsula on the eastern side of Wisconsin. It’s a popular …
Sweet and Spicy Barbeque Pulled Jackfruit Barbeque! You name it, if it’s got it, we will eat it. My husband and I are big believers in this bold and zesty sauce. Sweet potato fries want to be dunked in it, chicken wings love to swim in, and pulled pork likes bathe in it. As you …
Making your own condiments is easy as pie and so much healthier. I’ve been playing with my recipe over the years, some good, some not so good. This recipe here has been a long time winner. It’s perfect for dipping veggies, on top of a salad, and I even use it in my Skinny Ranch …
It may not always be Taco Tuesday in our house, but tacos, fajitas, or southwest salads are staple menu items. If not on Tuesday, you can bet we are having something of the like. You can’t have a taco or a fajita or a southwest salad without some taco seasoning, am I right?! In my …