Chia Seed Muffins (recipe) Chia seeds are the Olympic gymnasts of the nutrition world. They are tiny, powerful, versatile. Perhaps the only exception is they don't have to retire by age 18. Chia seeds have twice the potassium of bananas and three times the antioxidants of blueberries. They contain similar nutrients to flax seeds but don't have to be ground up to be absorbed by the body. Chia seeds also have a longer shelf life. They are an excellent source of protein (2 Tablespoons = 4 grams), fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. In recipes, Chia seeds act as a binder, thickening foods without adding a ton of calories. Sprinkle Chia on yogurt, stir Keep Reading
How to Make a Basic Fruit Pie from Scratch
To be honest, I don't particularly like pie. If I am going to spend time and energy and calories on a dessert, it's got to involve chocolate. However, in the immortal words of Meatloaf, I would do anything for love. I love my husband, and my husband loves pie. Lately, he has been not-so-subtly beating around the bush for a blackberry pie. So, on Monday I told him that if he picked the berries, I would make him a pie. That man was motivated; he brought eight cups back to the house in no time flat. Ugh. My turn. As a kid, I have very strong memories of watching my mom in the kitchen. She moves with effortless grace. Most foods were made from Keep Reading
Easy no-bake energy bites (gluten, dairy, and sugar-free recipe)
Easy No-Bake Energy Bites One day last spring, my daughter's kindergarten group had to present a skill to the rest of the class. The boys didn't exactly think outside of the box. Every single one of them brought Legos. Oh yes, could you explain in great detail one more time just exactly how you created that ninja-pirate-laser-crocodile ship? Don't get me wrong, I think little boys are absolutely awesome. But I have to say, the girls dominated show-and-tell that day, especially the little girl who did a cooking demonstration with this recipe for no-bake energy bites. So simple, even a five year old can make them! And so delicious, no one was turning Keep Reading
Overnight Oats (Breakfast in a Jar!)
Overnight Oats in a Jar Even though I'm technically a stay-at-home mom, I find myself hustling my crew out the door 4-5 mornings a week. Breakfasts often consist of granola bars flung to the backseat while I balance a bowl of granola on my lap in the front. Not exactly the breakfast of champions. Enter one of my favorite new uses for the humble Chia seed: Overnight Oats in a Jar. I honestly woke up in the middle of the night thinking about this oatmeal. Beautiful breakfast jars sitting in my refrigerator, just waiting for me to grab as I head out the door! It was hard to get back to sleep. Obsessing about food is nothing new for me, but I Keep Reading
How to make LEGO minifigs using silicon molds
How to Make Lego Minifigs Using Silicon Molds On a crafty scale of 1 to 10, 10 being Martha Stewart, I would be a 0. Well, maybe a 1. I do have markers and paper. Even a tub of glue sticks! But I don't do glitter. Paint is really pushing it. In fact, just typing glitter + paint makes my palms all sweaty. I don't do crafts. For the past two years, I have managed to dodge my kids' school Christmas Craft Fair. But this year they are older and wiser and caught wind of it early. Like September. It's been a key topic of discussion around here for the last three months. And it's actually a really fun idea. Kids create, package, and sell their homemade Keep Reading
Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad (gluten-free, dairy-free recipe)
Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad (gluten-free, dairy-free recipe) I used to be terrible at feeding myself lunch. I'd whip out lunch plates for my family like a short order cook at rush hour, but when it came to my own plate I rarely sat down to eat a real meal. I'd peck at some nuts and seeds or nibble on cheese and crackers like some kind of bird, while throwing in a load of laundry, emptying the dishwasher, and responding to three emails. Then I couldn't figure out why I was snappy and shaky and eating a fistful of chocolate chips at three in the afternoon. For the past month or so, I have been making a focused effort to eat a filling, nutritious Keep Reading
Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos recipe
Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos recipe Hosting a Super Bowl party this year? We've got you covered. Here are some recipes that factor in both New Year's resolutions + Super Bowl party plans: French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onions Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts White Bean Spread (gluten-free) Today's recipe, Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos, is all party and no resolution. Unless you resolve to eat one more, which I would highly recommend. I keep saying Super Bowl party plans, like I have a clue. Neither my husband nor I are football fans, so the Super Bowl isn't exactly on our radar. Last year, our friends invited us to a non-Super Bowl party. Keep Reading
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