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We're not super foodies here. We're busy working full time jobs and raising healthy kiddos, so our recipes will focus on quick meals that you can turn out in 30 minutes or less. Quick, allergy-free and delicious. Yum.

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Recent posts

Carrot, kale, apple and ginger protein smoothie

I know many people who have a hard time eating breakfast in the morning, and though I’ve never ben one of those people, I understand why it’s hard to imagine eating a...

Pollo al mattone: Chicken under a brick

Some dinner inspiration, thanks to Michael Lomonaco of Porter House New York. It requires a bit of prepping as it  calls for soaking the chicken overnight, but as one of my...

Apple, carrot & ginger juice

Thanks to a recent gift from my parents, the fam and I are enjoying some delicious fresh juice on our new Jack LaLanne juicer.  Jack Lalanne was known for his incredible health and...

Apple, carrot & ginger juice

Thanks to a recent gift from my parents, the fam and I are enjoying some delicious fresh juice on our new Jack LaLanne juicer.  Jack Lalanne was known for his incredible health and...

Do you believe?

Today while browsing Facebook I ran across a post from an old friend/colleague and it made me think about how my life has changed over the last couple of years....

Paleo Smoothie of the day

This is a fave smoothie of mine that helps ward off inflammation and gives a good boost of energy in the morning. For some it’s an acquired taste but I...

Is gluten-free a healthier option?

Is a gluten-free diet a healthier diet? Thats a question I get asked often, and one that I see debated over and over online. Turns out it totally depends on who you ask....

Will the Girl Scouts offer a Gluten-free option?

Not without your help! There’s a petition circulating online to help rise awareness of the need for allergen-free friendly items, and I know as a former girl scout myself that...

‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’

I remember being a little girl when I first heard the phrase, ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’, and I didn’t get it. My grandfather (who passed of cancer many years ago, but...

Fritata Aleta, easy and delish!

I ran across this recipe in the User-submitted Cookbook from Mark’s Daily Apple and loved it for its ease of making, and the fact that it’s packed with a much needed protein punch in the morning. I always...

Spicy Cocoa Roasted Almonds

A friend sent me this recipe from Kitchen Addiction as a great idea for a sweet/salty treat, and suggested they would make nice home-made gifts too, and I have to...

Today, on The Lighter Side

The Lighter Side is about remembering the importance of laughter in our health (and life) journey. While I fully agree it’s important to have information on your health, and how to heal, I believe that taking a moment...