I love coffee, but coffee with coconut oil takes it to a new level. Hear me out. I’ve taken breaks from coffee throughout my life. The first time was for lent years ago. Then I stopped for both of my pregnancies and cut back considerably during my years of infertility. I recommend to everyone they […]
Hearty Kale and Sausage Soup Recipe
Jessica | I recently saw a kale and sausage soup recipe on Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives. I was sleep deprived and delirious, which is the only reason I was watching it. I swear. So this sweet older woman owned a diner and was serving a Portuguese Sausage Soup. For some reason the idea of warm broth, salty sausage […]
Cashew Coconut No Bake Energy Bites
Jessica | Cashew Coconut No Bake Energy Bites I drink herbs twice a day. My acupuncturist prescribed them a while ago, and they seem to be helping, so I stick with it. They taste horrible, though. I mean, I can stomach them, but they are bitter. And leave an aftertaste. And look like sludge. To make the […]
Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Jessica | This recipe for gluten free zucchini muffins was first published here two years ago, and it continues to be one of my favorites! I thought it was definitely worth reposting, as I make a batch at least twice a month :). I love baked goods, including zucchini muffins. I would rather have a freshly baked scone […]
Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad – Fresh and Healthy!
Jessica | This quinoa salad recipe was inspired by a recent block party we had on our street. There was a Cinco De Mayo theme, and the hosts promised pinatas for the kids, margaritas for the adults and games for everyone (but really I was sold with the margarita thing). The only thing we were asked […]
The Perfect Kale Salad – Work Lunch or Dinner Party
Jessica | I love spinach. Really I do. I just have one teeny little problem with this amazing green. It’s delicate. It wilts easily, doesn’t travel well and needs some extra loving to make it come to life. While this is ok on some days, most of the time I need a sturdy and forgiving green. Something […]
My Favorite Salad Dressing
Jessica | Do you ever get caught in the grocery store vortex? You know that thing where you end up standing in the middle of an aisle, staring at the shelves, not sure where to even begin? That’s me with the salad dressings. They all look so amazing and intriguing! Yes, I would love that creamy caesar! […]
The Healthy Pancakes I Want To Eat Every Morning
Jessica | Let’s just get something straight from the get go. Pancakes are amazing. Ok, I said it. It’s true. Those pictures all over the internet of a big stack of fluffy cakes with butter melting on the top and syrup running down the sides make my mouth water every time. Then I remember how I feel […]
9 Delicious High Protein Breakfast Ideas
Jessica | Everyone has heard it… Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I hate to be the one to break this to you, but it is actually true. So many people ask me how they can decrease cravings and mindless snacking. One of the least known but most effective tips is to eat a high […]
Healthy School Lunch and Snack Ideas for Kids (and Adults!)
Jessica | If I get stressed, bored or hormonal, I have a built in mechanism that seeks out packaged foods. Food manufacturers know this, and are happy to fill my needs (damn you, teddi bear shaped graham crackers!). While I can talk myself out of bad decisions (most of the time), my two and a half year […]