Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Back when I started my first round of Whole30, before I found out I was pregnant, I was a little saddened that I was unable to enjoy some of my more favorite “healthy” foods because they included non-approved ingredients. Some may think that the Whole30 is some ultra-strict, no fun diet. That is FAR […]
Continue Reading
The ketogenic (or keto, for short) diet is the type of meal plan that is high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein. The purpose of this diet is to get most of your calories from protein and fat than from carbohydrates. This diet works by reducing the amount […]
Continue Reading
Each year, during Lent, I struggle so much to find recipes to satisfy my family on our meatless days. This year is even more challenging while trying to maintain a Paleo lifestyle since white carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, white potatoes, etc.) and dairy (cheeses, milk, etc.) are completely out of the question as substitutes for […]
Continue Reading
It’s Wednesday and that means its Chili Day in our house! I love chili. I can eat it when it’s cold outside or hot. I can eat it when it’s dreary or sunny. I love it all the time. Jazz great Harry James said, “Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit […]
Continue Reading
I’ve been following the keto way of eating for a while now. It started as a way to get my joints to feel a little better after beginning a six day a week training program for a 39 mile walk, I had planned to do for Avon39 back in 2017. It gave me the nutrients […]
Continue Reading
With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I would start a series of posts about homemade gifts that are better than ones you can get in the store. While many people have gotten away from making their own gifts in lieu of giving gadgets like the iPad and iPhone, there are still a handful of […]
Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this year I’ve decided to share my secret turkey seasoning recipe. I use this rub in conjunction with a stick of butter to prepare my turkey every year. Yum Yum! Forget the store-bought turkey seasoning and use the tastiest turkey seasoning made with eight fresh ingredients you can […]
Continue Reading
Lately my husband and I have been experimenting with a lot of new recipes as part of our ketogenic lifestyle. We love hearty, rich meals that require very little preparation. I absolutely love fathead pizza but red sauce can sometimes become boring and bland if not prepared correctly. Luckily, my grandmother taught me how […]
Continue Reading
Summer is almost here! With the warmer weather and longer days, it’s no wonder everyone loves summertime. One of my favorite reasons to love the summer is making crisp summer salads. Summer salads can be found on many lunch and dinner tables this season as much of the fresh produce is reaching its nutritional peak […]
Continue Reading
Leafy greens. Check. Colorful vegetables. Check. A crunchy topping. Check. Salad dressing. Keep reading. Americans spend billions of dollars each year on salad dressing. Most of us have everything we need to make a healthy and delicious salad dressing from scratch right in our pantries. Homemade salad dressings are both more flavorful and healthier than […]
Continue Reading