Post by Contributing Writer, Katie
Late spring is a funny time of year. We wake up to cool mornings, as the day goes on the afternoons warm up rather quickly. Now is the time when you may find yourself greeting the morning with a cup of tea only to find yourself reaching for
Continue reading 20 Healthy Drinks For Spring
I’m still chipping away at my freezer stockpile of cranberries, and my many jars of kefir and yogurt in the fridge!
Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sun 5/19
Omelets, Muffins
Popcorn, Cheesy Apple Rings, Kefir Smoothies
Bean Burritos, Raw Veggies, Cranberry-Pineapple Salsa
Mon 5/20
Flourless Blueberry Banana Pancakes, Homemade Yogurt
Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Oranges
Salsa Meatloaf, Kale, Brown Rice
Tue 5/21
Porridge, Eggs
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Apples
Lentil Dal, Millet, Green
Continue reading Menu Plan {5.19-25}
Our kefir is loving the warmer weather we’ve been having, so we have kefir on the menu often this week! I have a big stockpile of cranberries in the freezer, so I’m making use of those, too.
Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sun 5/12
Kale Omelets, Muffins
Popcorn, Cheese Slices, Kefir Smoothies
Barbecue, Salads, Cupcakes
Mon 5/13
Veggie Omelets, Leftover Muffins
Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Apples
Chili, Cornbread,
Continue reading {Menu Plan 5.12-18}
My fridge is full of fresh batches of homemade yogurt and kefir, so we are set for smoothies, breakfasts, and snacks this week. I am also restocking our pantry with bulk staples from the co-op this week (such as rice and beans).
Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sun 5/5
Omelets, Porridge
Popcorn, Cheese Slices, Fruit Salad
White Bean & Veggie Soup, Bread
Mon 5/6
Pancakes,
Continue reading Menu Plan {5.5-11}
Post by Contributing Writer, Holly
Never would I have thought I would come to appreciate, even admire, the common dandelion (i.e., “Taraxacum officinale”).
What I once called a stubborn, defiant, nuisance of a weed, I now describe as a timeless, medicinal cornucopia – a medicinal plant with no rival – with an impressive recipe
Continue reading The Dandelion – A Medicinal Cornucopia {And Edible}
I will be working with mostly freezer/pantry staples this week, and putting in my co-op order to restock. I did pick up some fresh produce at the store this weekend, and I will be making a fresh batch of yogurt.
Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sun 4/28
Kale Omelets, Muffins
Peanut Butter Popcorn, Apples, Milk
Taco Soup, Raw Veggies
Mon 4/29
Homemade Yogurt
Continue reading Menu Plan {4.28-5.4}
We are working on various projects this week, so I’m keeping everything simple in the kitchen. There are easy “finger food” meals for quick serving (or on-the-go), and basic crockpot-type suppers.
Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sun 4/21
Kale Omelets, Muffins
Popcorn, Cheese Slices, Oranges
Taco Salad
Mon 4/22
Blueberry Pancakes, Eggs
Finger Food Lunch, Oranges
Dinner with Friends
Tue 4/23
Cinnamon Roll Biscuits, Eggs
Millet & Cheese Casserole, Apples
Chicken
Continue reading Menu Plan {4.21-27}
Chai is my absolute favorite beverage. Since high school, I’ve enjoyed these sweet, milky cups of tea with their spicy flavor.
I’ve usually sipped it hot, but lately, I’ve actually been preferring it iced. (What mama’s cup of tea doesn’t usually end up cold anyway, right?) After being concerned about the caffeine at one point,
Continue reading Homemade Iced Rooibos Chai
On cooler days, I’ve been making stock to put in our freezer, so I will be serving soups for our family and gatherings this week. In between the spring sunshine, we’ve had some pretty chilly days! Oh, and I cleaned out my fridge.
Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sun 4/14
Omelets, Muffins
Church Potluck
Chocolate Chili, Asparagus
Mon 4/15
Pancakes, Eggs
Apples & Veggies with Peanut
Continue reading Menu Plan {4.14-20}
For the Lenten season, I decided to go through the Whole 30. You can find all the details from the authors at Whole9Life. To sum it up, it is 30 days of:
No Sugar
No Dairy
No Grains (including corn and white potatoes)
No Legumes (including peas, soy, and peanuts)
No Alcohol
No “Paleo-ifying” foods (such a paleo doughnuts, pancakes, etc)
Only use
Continue reading Did I Do a Fad Diet? {Whole 30 Update!}
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