My Slovak grandmother used to always make this soup, especially when you weren’t feeling well. Throughout the years, my parents and I have made a few slight modifications, but it is essentially the same. I hope you enjoy it! Baba’s Chicken Soup One Whole (organic) Chicken One Onion Celery (organic) – I usually use the […]
Today while getting coffee at our local coffee shop, I overheard a conversation between two ladies. One was saying how she had to reduce things in her diet such as milk. Therefore, she was going to use half and half (I had to bite my tongue here). The other woman said that even if she […]
Have you tried nutritional yeast? I had never even heard of it until I started migrating to more of a vegetarian diet. It seemed this ingredient was mentioned in numerous vegetarian/vegan cookbooks and conversations. So, I decided to try it and now I am hooked! I love it! It has a nutty, cheesy flavor that goes […]
As crazy as it sounds, popcorn has a special place in my heart as it always makes me think of my dad. He has been making it since I was a child and still makes and loves it. If I am going to make popcorn on the stove, like my dad always did, I slightly […]
For the second week Holiday Survival Guide 2014, we are bringing you some of our favorite fall recipes! We have covered every course in a meal for all you pumpkin lovers! We also have a new link party for all of your favorite Fall recipes! Be sure to link up as we would love to try […]
For us, fall means pumpkin everything! My friend, who speaks mostly spanish, was telling me about how she makes a delicious pumpkin soup. I speak some spanish, so I believe I understood most of the ingredients. I added a few more ingredients and that is how this soup was created. This pumpkin soup is good, easy to […]
In our home, we love ice cream. However, we also try to eat healthy. (Well, I try to eat healthy and teach the kids about healthy choices). One of our favorite healthy treats is “ice cream” made from frozen bananas. You can add different fruits and spices to create the various flavors. Since it is fall, […]
Welcome to the third step in our Simple Steps to Go Green series. If you missed step 1 or 2 (0r would like like little reminder), please click here and here. Step #3 Get your greens (and other veggies). -Use your green thumb and bring some plants inside your home. This helps purify the air […]
Have you jumped on the bulletproof coffee craze? You know, where you put coconut oil and a few other things in your coffee and blend it? Well, I tried it and it was a little too much work for my morning madness. So, I came up with my “timesaver” version. First, make the coffee as […]
Recently a Trader Joe’s opened close to our home. My children love going to push the little shopping carts, to sample new treats and to find the strawberry (to get a lollipop). There are so many unique items there, I was unsure what to try first. Some of the treats we have been enjoying are: 1. […]