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The morning rush to school has started. Since I’m the family bus driver, I’m up early, too, so I can have a quick breakfast, vitamins and coffee (and maybe a peek at the Denver Post) before we rush out the door. I need to have protein in the morning, and eggs fit the bill. But [...]
I don’t know about you, but mornings are crazy at my house. My son, Nathan, wakes up a full hour before anyone else does. By the time he’s finished dressing and having a healthy breakfast, he’s bored and can’t wait for his sister to come down so he can annoy her. Lucie needs more rest and [...]
Even though it’s been cool and rainy here in Colorado, I’m reminded it’s spring every time I walk into the supermarket. Right out in front my grocer has set up a large produce table packed with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. I’m lucky that we grow our own berries in our backyard – mostly raspberries and [...]
Today’s guest post from Holly Clegg deals with staying in for Mother’s Day. I couldn’t agree more! I’d be happy to stay home and cook. Well, as long as I didn’t have to clean up, that is! Mother’s Day brunch at home I hate going to a brunch on Mother’s Day as the restaurants are [...]
Due to my food sensitivities, I make a lot of rice. One of my favorite things to do with leftover rice is to make rice pudding for breakfast. My “secret” is adding an egg to make it more custard like and to add some protein to a carb heavy dish. I used to make this [...]
Since I was diagnosed with food sensitivities late last year, it’s been a challenge to find prepackaged foods that I can eat. It’s just not enough for a food to be labeled gluten free. It also can’t contain corn, cane sugar, honey, baker’s yeast or potato starch. This eliminates almost all gluten free breads, cookies [...]
Here’s another healthy recipe (and gorgeous picture) from 400 Calorie Fix: The Easy New Rule for Permanent Weight Loss! that I had to share. It’s perfect to bring to breakfast meetings or to make on the weekend. Serve it with some fresh fruit or berries. Soy cheeses Due to my food sensitivities I’ll be substituting soy cheese [...]
Due to my food sensitivities, I’ve been on the lookout for alternatives to milk-based yogurts. While you can buy commercially prepared soy and coconut yogurts, all the ones I’ve found are sweetened with cane sugar, which I have to avoid. The only exception is So Delicious Dairy Free Agave Sweetened Yogurt, made from soy milk. [...]
Here are a few more healthy breakfast recipes from the Dole Blogger Summit. Breakfast Granola Parfait Serves: 20, 1/4 cup serving (makes 5 cups) Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup pecans or almonds, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt [...]
I had the good fortune to attend Dole’s Annual Food Blogger Summit a few weeks ago at the California Health & Longevity Institute. Sure, Dole wants to you to eat more fruit and vegetables. That’s because they’re concerned about your health and well being as much as they are concerned with their bottom line. Face [...]
While I’m at the BlogHer Food conference, Michele at Fit Foodista steps into This Mama’s kitchen to guest post. Today she’s sharing a healthy breakfast recipe that is sure to appeal to kids of all ages. C is for cookie? No, it’s a breakfast food My kids are teenagers. Gone are the days when the [...]
If your family needs something a little more substantial than plain eggs in the morning, this breakfast egg casserole with ham, cheese and spinach. Prepare the night before and cook in the morning when you shower and dress. Mini Italian Breakfast Casseroles Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 [...]
School starts today! This year we’re in charge of the morning carpool, which means I need breakfast recipes that are delicious, healthy and quick to make so I get my kids out the door on time. Serving eggs is a great way to start a child’s day since they’re a great source of protein. Here’s [...]
I’m always interested to see what Jillian Michaels is up to, whether it’s Biggest Loser, her new show Losing It with Jillian Michaels, or a new workout video. One of her latest projects is the follow up cookbook and calorie counter paperback to last year’s Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing [...]
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