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 […]
Money Saving Tips – Use Your Freezer!
Jessica | 
We had an extra freezer in the garage when I was growing up. It was a beast of a freezer. One of those old school things where you had to lift the top and peer into an abyss to find what you wanted. It was used for extra meat and frozen veggies and popsicles. Lots and […]
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 […]
Healthy Travel Snacks – What I Take With Me
Jessica | Traveling can be a healthy lifestyle killer. You have to find extra time and space to do your workouts You have to wash your hands constantly and drink a ton of water to keep the germs away. You have to dig deep for motivation, whether you are in long work meetings all day or sitting […]
My Candida Cleanse and Anti-Candida Diet Story
Jessica | It all started with a plastic bear full of frosted animal crackers staring at me in Target last week. Seriously, he was taunting me. “Buy me. Eat me. I’m delicious.” That’s when I knew I had a problem. Actually, the story goes back 10 years to 2005. I had been experiencing low back pain, intestinal discomfort, […]
Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes – The Perfect Meal For Anyone
Jessica | We all have those moments. Standing in front of of the open refrigerator, begging inspiration to strike. You want something healthy and filling, but don’t want a big production. If you are feeding your family, you would like it to be kid-friendly while also being nutritious. You have leftover chicken from two nights ago […]
Three Toddler Snacks – With Hidden Vegetables!
Jessica | It can be hard to feed a toddler. I shouldn’t say that, actually. It’s easy to feed a toddler if you only want to give them crackers, oranges and pizza. If you want to feed them nutrient-dense and healthy foods that they will actually eat, it can be somewhat tricky and an exercise in patience. […]
What To Do With Extra Vegetables
Jessica | There was a time I wanted to be on the Food Network. I even auditioned for “The Next Food Network Star”. I was convinced I could create a show focused on how to make a healthy and easy dinner out of whatever happened to be in the pantry and fridge that day. While I didn’t […]