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In beverages | breads and muffins | breakfast | desserts | grain free | healthy living topics | side dish | snacks | soups On May 18th, 2013  No comments
Strawberries are so delicious! Not only are they one of the tastiest delicacies when fresh, they also pack a great nutritional punch. According to WHFoods: “Many foods commonly consumed in the U.S. are valuable sources of antioxidants. But researchers have Click to continue reading 25+ Strawberry Recipes for Strawberry Lovers and Non-Strawberry Lovers Spring is coming up so quickly and you can definitely feel it in the air down here in Texas. All the stores have had their plants out for a few weeks and I’m getting the gardening bug. I don’t know that we’ll get a new garden established here this year, but I did go Click to continue reading Beet and Black Eyed Pea Salad In breakfast | desserts | healthy living topics | Main Course | side dish | snacks | soups On February 15th, 2013 12 comments
Avocados are such an amazing food. Did you know that avocados are also known as alligator pears? Cute :) A serving has about 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. According to webmd.com: “Avocados are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins C,K, folate, and B6. Half an avocado has Click to continue reading 25+ Avocado Recipes for Avocado Lovers and Non-Avocado Lovers 
Fall is upon us and what better time is there than now to make an Autumn risotto using fresh pumpkin puree and basmati rice? While I am normally an advocate for all whole grains, after reading up on rice, I believe that basmati is a healthy alternative to have occasionally. The rice cooks Click to continue reading Pumpkin Risotto {A Family Farm in Tuscany} 
Do you ever come across a certain idea and immediately know that you must try it? I had a ripe avocado sitting in the fridge just waiting to get used up and debated on whether to use it for guacamole, no cook chocolate pudding or even a blueberry avocado smoothie. But, since I Click to continue reading Avocado Fries 
It is tomato season and with so many beautiful varieties in season, it is the perfect time of year to make homemade salsa. Did you know that there are over 7500 varieties of tomatoes? Tomatoes originated in South America and are actually a fruit, not a vegetable. Although commonly grown as an annual, Click to continue reading Homemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes 
by MSVG My husband is always joking that I’m that person that the farmers at the market have crazy names for, because I am always asking questions to try to find the best quality foods for my family. I want to find out whether the farmers grow their fruits and veggies 
The other day we were headed over to a party and I had offered to bring a veggie tray. I could have brought Black Bean Hummus, {Easy & Quick} Fresh Veggie Dip, Black Bean Dip, or even Slow Cooker Hummus, but I wanted to make something different to use up some of the fresh Click to continue reading Creamy Basil Dip 
Tomatoes, basil and cucumbers are abundant in the garden and at the farmer’s market these days. This caprese salad served in a mason jar is so simple to throw together. Tomatoes, basil, cucumber and mozzarella are layered in a jar, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned to perfection for a salad that Click to continue reading Caprese Salad In a Jar 
Don’t you just love all of the delicious summer veggies that are abundant right now at the farmer’s market? (or even in your own garden!) This quick and easy chick pea salad takes advantage of the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and basil that are in season and combines them with a bit of olive oil, Click to continue reading Chick Pea Summer Salad |
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