Are you overwhelmed (and maybe slightly confused) when you read food labels at the store? You're trying to be an informed consumer, but you're frustrated by how hard it is to decode the food labels in the grocery store. You see things like organic...natural...healthy. But what does it all mean? Here are 5 simple tips...
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What is Sustainable Food?
You've no doubt heard about Organic food, and probably heard about GMO-Free food. But you may not have heard the term "Sustainable Food". And if you have heard of sustainable food, you're probably wondering...what does that even mean? To put it extremely simply, sustainable food is grown/raised in a way that is sustainable. Which means...
How to Make Cauli Rice (only 3 Ingredients!)
This simple cauliflower rice recipe will walk you through making cauli rice from fresh or frozen cauliflower. I'll give you a few tasty ways to use it, along with how to store it for later. Cauliflower rice is a tasty, mild flavored rice substitute that's low-carb and gives you an extra serving of vegetables in...
5 Ways to Teach Young Kids About Healthy Eating
One of the most important things we can do to set our kids up for success is teach them to make healthy choices about food. Healthy eating is all about making good choices around food. Food sustains us and gives us life. Without food that nourishes our bodies, we can't thrive. Soon after I became...
7 Delicious Dips and Sauces To Make In Your Food Processor
Making dips, dressings, and sauces from scratch is simplified GREATLY with your food processor. Whether you're looking for delicious food processor recipes, or wondering what a food processor can do, keep reading. Do I need a Food Processor? A food processor is absolutely an essential kitchen tool, in my opinion. Even though it's a big...
10 Kitchen Tools You'll Desperately Want In Your Dream Kitchen
If you love to cook or entertain, these kitchen tools are for you. Here are ten kitchen tools you might want to consider adding to your dream kitchen tool list (even if it's only in your head). Maybe you're in the middle of a kitchen remodel or are about to start one, or maybe you...
11 Mouthwatering Sheet Pan Dinners To Make Tonight
Have you heard of sheet pan dinners? If you have, then you KNOW how easy they are. If you haven't, let me tell you! Sheet pan dinners are one-pot dinners where that are cooked entirely on a sheet pan (also referred to as baking pan or cookie sheet). Check out this post for 11 mouthwatering...
25 Screen-Free Activities for Young Kids So You Can Cook Dinner
Cooking with young kids in the house can be a challenge. I've spent many hours holding a baby or toddler in one arm and cooking with the other. These screen-free activities will help your kids play independently so you can get food on the table. Turning on a TV show or movie is an easy...
Healthy Snack Ideas You Can Make at Home
Are you trying to eat healthier, but you're struggling to come up with healthy snack ideas? Or maybe you've found some healthy snacks that you love, but you can't afford to eat them as much as you'd like. Well I'm here to tell you there's a way you can eat healthy snacks that won't break...
Easy Coconut Chickpea Curry (30 Minutes)
This coconut chickpea curry is so good. Quick to throw together with what you've got on hand, full of flavor, and made with curry powder instead of the MSG filled curry cubes. This coconut chickpea curry recipe is inspired by this curry recipe on 40aprons. And after making a few modifications, it's just how we...
Creamy Garlic Hummus Recipe
This garlic hummus recipe is simple and delicious. If you're looking for a simple recipe for how to make creamy garlic hummus from scratch, you've come to the right place. Making your own hummus from scratch is not nearly as difficult as you might think. All it takes is a food processor (or a high-speed...
Why You Should Make Your Own Nut Butter
Nut butters are a delicious pantry staple that you can easily make in a matter of minutes. It's quick and easy to make your own and is often cheaper than what you can find in the store. All you need is nuts! Peanut butter was a staple for me growing up as a picky eater....
12 Things You Should Know Before Cooking Your Next Meal
There's a lot of information floating around out there about "good" oils, "bad" oils, which oil you should cook with, which oil you shouldn't. I've done quite a bit of research so you don't have to. Here's a guide to help you understand the facts and make educated decisions about which oils to eat (and which...
5 Recipes for Vegan Hot Chocolate
Are you looking for a new hot chocolate recipe to try? Here's a list of five hot chocolate recipes that will certainly warm you up on these cold winter days. Speaking of cold winter days...we've had some high winds here in the last few weeks. Crazy high winds that blow my hair in every direction....
Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe [With Only 3 Ingredients]
Who's ready for a quick, easy, and healthy balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe that you'll want to use again, and again, and again? Save this recipe (or just remember the ratios) and you'll be able to whip up a batch in seconds. This is our go-to healthy balsamic vinaigrette recipe and has been for seven years....
Turn Mayonnaise into More - Five Simple Uses for Mayo
Are you looking to make more with your mayonnaise? Do you have a jar of mayonnaise and want some ideas of how to use it? Or maybe you just made some of your very own homemade mayonnaise and you can't wait to find more uses for it? Either way, keep reading. You'll find five dressings, dips,...
The Best Gluten Free Ramekin Brownie (Guilt Free)
When you get a chocolate craving, but you think you just *might* eat the whole pan of brownies, this personal ramekin brownie is the perfect solution for you. BONUS! It's grain & gluten free, dairy free, egg free and made with cocoa powder. And it's absolutely delicious. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed....
5 Minute Homemade Chai Spice Mix Recipe
This simple chai spice recipe is easy to make with only six pre-ground spices you likely already have in your cupboard. Mix up a batch today and add it to your seasonal baked goods, coffee, or hot cocoa today. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, black pepper and cloves — these are all the spices you'll need...