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As we kick off November, the Holiday Survival Guide for 2014 has some wonderful Thanksgiving (or anytime) recipes for you and your loved ones! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays as we focus on the many blessings in our lives. When I was younger (and ate meat), my grandfather used to always make turkey […]
Orchestrating a holiday meal can be a very stressful task. I always have trouble with the dishes being ready at the same time, especially when the oven is packed full of yummy goodies. This recipe for crock pot stuffing is something that my parents came up with to help alleviate the stuffed oven issue. It doesn’t have that […]
Fall practically screams pumpkin and what fancy fall meal isn’t complete without pumpkin pie? When I can’t find a healthier ready-made crust (one that doesn’t include high fructose corn syrup), I like to make my own. It’s not hard and so good! You can check out my recipe here. Healthier Pumpkin Pie 1 pie […]
I have never been a fan of pie crust made from dough. To me, and most of my family, graham cracker crust makes everything taste so much better! Stores sell graham pie crusts that are already made and in aluminum for easy clean up. However, after reading the ingredients, I am not a big fan. […]
Most of us know that too much salt isn’t good for you. However, it does help bring out the flavor of some foods. When I am cooking, I try to use Bragg Liquid Aminos in addition to or in place of salt. It has a flavor like soy sauce, but has additional benefits for you […]
Every Thanksgiving we used to have the canned yams with marshmallows on top. I would look forward to this dish all year! However, learning more about healthy and clean eating has put me on a search for healthier sweet potato recipes. When cooking a holiday meal, I try to keep it simple (to save […]
I find myself saying this almost every month, but can you believe October is almost over? This week my little ones have all kinds of fun activities planned to celebrate Halloween and I hope you do, too! Hopefully, this series has helped to better organize your October and give you ideas for yummy recipes and […]
The holidays can be a time of unhealthy eating. Normally, I enjoy the holidays a little too much and end up gaining weight. Previously, this didn’t really bother me as I could lose the additional weight by just returning to my normal eating and working out habits. However, over the last few years, this holiday […]
Have you every felt like you were eating too much or mindlessly eating? I have found that when I am in this mode, my body needs a reboot and a fresh start. By taking a few days to really focus on what I am eating, it feels so much better and makes healthier choices is […]