Do I really need all the crap that is in my kitchen
Most things at the kitchen store I would want to take home in a semi truck. But is it practical? Is it worth your money? Will you use it at least 2 times per week or more? Below is my list of favorite kitchen items for you to consider. Hopefullythiswill help you refine or redefine your kitchen!! Hand juicer Knives: pairing, chef, and utility Cuttingboards: big and small both plastic so you can do meat 2 whisks Slotted spoon Spatulas: big and little (little for jars) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Tongs:... Read More
Wednesday January 31, 2018
Veggie sandwich!
This is a sandwich with a twist! That's right the title gives it away! No meat here! Don't worryyou wont miss it promise! There is so much yummy-ness there is no room for meat to party with us today. The splurge ingredient is the sprouted bread Sprouted bread contains a whopping 6-7 grams of proteina slice! Well worth the splurge. The Goods: 2 pieces sprouted bread cloversprouts pepper jack cheese chipotle aoli heirloom tomato thinly sliced red onion thinly sliced Tofu thinlysliced Jazzy SausageSeasoning... Read More
Wednesday January 24, 2018
Negative significant others
Hello! Part of the weight lossjourney sometimes require you to cross the bridge of negative significant others. I would like to share my personal experience and hope it may inspire you. I remember spending all day cooking a semi healthy meal (I was still learning) just to have my ex come home and want to go to taco bell with the last dollar we had in the bank. He over drafted our account 25 bucks on 10 bucks worth of burrito supremesand gorditias. Whenever he would deploy, I would loose 10-20 lbs in my own. I would gain in all back... Read More
Wednesday January 17, 2018
New year resolution 2018
Hello peeps! Let's talk about our goals do 2018. it can be simple as loose 5 pounds each quarter or take the stairs twice a week at work. I know I could add an extra40 miles as year if I took the stairs. Hmmmm maybe I should do that. Or walk to the mail box eachday. Don't feel that you have to kill yourself to make your goals. Iwant you to taste the sweetness of success and the progress from goals that are challengingyet attainable. Maybe try the w0rkout regimenlevels: one per week for 2 months. Your goal doesn't have to be all year long.... Read More
Wednesday January 3, 2018
Barbecue sauce
Hmmmm nothing spells family and friends like BBQ. Check out the sauce below! Great substitute :-) Two cans of organic tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Quarter cup coconut sugar 1 tbsp Liquid Smoke Feel free to play with these ingredients if you like if you have molasses or maple syrup feel free to use that instead of the coconut sugar but I encourage you to try the coconut sugar and see if you like it it does have a lower glycemic index if you need to add a little bit... Read More
Wednesday December 27, 2017
I HATE cooking at home how to do I get organized
Hello! I get this complainta lot: I absolutely HATE cooking at home!! Cooking at home is not so bad. Really!! Break up your prep of you have to. Do sauces your first weekendof the month (ie BBQ, aoli, salad dressings). Your granola and freezable deserts and breads the second weekend (ie sorbets, ice cream, cookies, banana bread). The rest of the month you just need to cook proteins and veggies It will take some work up front but it will be worth it. It's much easier to make desserts and snacks once and have them measured in... Read More
Wednesday December 20, 2017
Pick your ingredients
If you pick the cheapest crappies ingredients. Your dish will show it and be the last bowl emptied at the party. Now you don't have to go all crazy and spend a fortune on your grandma's Apple pie. But knowing where to put your money is a great tool. A lot of my recipies will say yes must have this or the splirge ingredient. And you'll know that's the ingredient to splurge on. After a while you'll just know what to get the achieve the flavor to want. Example a block of parm cheese is better quality and flavor than the shaker kind. The shaker... Read More
Wednesday December 6, 2017
Best gluten free cookies ever!
You will absolutely fall in love with these! Super easy to make and with healthy fats and sugars. You literally can't go wrong!! The Wet: 1/2 cup coconut oil melted 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 tps vanilla extract 2 eggs The Dry: 2 1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 tps salt 1/2 tps baking soda The Mix-Ins: 1 cup chocolate chips 1cup marshmallows 1cup walnuts 1 cup white chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Whisk the wet ingredients in a small bowl Stir dry ingredients in... Read More
Wednesday November 29, 2017
Healthy dessert options
Hello! Dessert doesn't have to be a thing of the past. Something you think back longingly like a distant memory. Not to fear! Check out some ideas below. You CAN have your dessert and eat it too! Nuts and dates make excellent pie crusts filled with proteinand good fats. Coconut milk and chocolate proteinpowder blended can make a healthy frosting substitute. Coconutoil with cinnamonsend a little powder sugar is a great icing substitute. Mug cakes are a great portion control option. Sorbet with just frozen fruit can curb... Read More
Wednesday November 22, 2017
Cabbage Lomein Stirfry
Those recipe uses cabbage as a substitute for noodles. Once the cabbage cooks down it releases its natural sugars and becomes sweet and tasty! Load up your plate and be guilt free! The splurge ingredient is the tamarisauce. Tamarisauce is less salty and thicker than traditional soy givingthis dish distinct yumminess! The Goods: 1 head of cabbage shredded 1/2 onion dice d 1 tbs olive or seseameoil 1/2 cup water or broth 2 tbs tamarisauce or coconut aminos 1-2tbs coconut sugar 1/2 lb chicken breast dice... Read More
Wednesday November 15, 2017
