Did you know...Green is my favorite color? It all started when I took my first trip to Washington State, back when I was 14 years old. I saw what greenery really looked like. For this AZ girl it just takes a few tall trees and a lot of green shrubs growing everywhere to make me fall in love! To this day I prefer living in a green oasis of an environment, which is why I love living in Northern CA. Previously we were living in Southern CA (Edwards AFB) and let me just say that is a COMPLETE desert! Don't get me wrong I loved our time at Edwards, but it had nothing to do with the landscape. That is why when we found out we were headed up North, I got SO excited for all the GREEN. It is like living in the greenness of WA state, but with less rain and LOTS of blue skies ... [Read More]
Italian Sausage Stuffed Tomatoes
My husband is definitely the guy who loves being fed delicious food. Cliche as it is the way to his heart is certainly through food! Lucky for him, my way of showing love is through cooking and feeding people. His favorite meal is stuffed tomatoes, which stems from his French roots. His mother makes them and his aunt makes them....the amazing thing about these stuffed tomatoes is the taste of fennel from the italian sausage, mixed with the mild texture and flavor of the tomato itself, softened by the cooking process, but solid enough to withstand the meaty insides. One of my most memorable dishes ... [Read More]
Egg Roll Bowl
My new obsession...this Egg Roll Bowl! One of my favorite asian foods is by far the "Egg Roll." I am a fan of that crispy little treat dipped in some sweet and sour sauce, but I am not a fan of the way I feel later after eating said treat. This is my new favorite lunch. The may not have the crispy outer shell and sweet and sour sauce, but I am telling you if you are eating clean and missing your egg rolls this will surely help! This is also a great Whole 30 recipe too, simply replace the Tamari or Soy Sauce with Coconut Aminos and you are good to go! I made a huge batch of this so I had a lunch for everyday this past week. And let me tell you it is still good even on the 5th day of the week. Get the Recipe ... [Read More]
Instant Pot Gyro Lettuce Wraps
You know that feeling when you just find that recipe that you KNOW will be making it on the rotation? This Instant Pot gyro recipe is just one of those recipes. So EASY to make especially with the Instant Pot and so delicious with the homemade tzatziki sauce. These are fantastic to make for lunches throughout the week too, just keep all of the ingredients separate and put together when it is time to eat! Also a fantastic potluck or "take them a meal" dinner! Just throwing that out there...I always like bringing meals like this to a gathering, because then I know there is something healthy I will be able to eat. Just a little tip...bring the "healthy" dish to the potluck or event so you will have a for sure item to eat while eating clean! ... [Read More]
The In’s and Out’s of Metabolism
What is Metabolism? This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It's how you take in nutrients and oxygen and use them to fuel everything you do. Your body has an incredible ability to grow, heal, and generally stay alive. And without this amazing biochemistry you would not be possible. Metabolism includes how the cells in your body: Allow activities you can control (e.g. physical activity etc.). Allow activities you can't control (e.g. heart beat, wound healing, processing of nutrients & toxins, etc.). Allow storage of excess energy for later. So ... [Read More]
Sauteed Broccoli
Recipe Confession: I LOVE broccoli! I am a huge fan of this cruciferous vegetable! I have done everything from roasting, steaming, stir frying, and making it into a coleslaw, but NEVER have I ever sauteed it. Which is actually quite crazy! I am running this veggie challenge in my Facebook Group and I wanted to try something new....so low and behold on the counter there was a red onion, some avocado oil and then when I opened the fridge the first veggie I say was broccoli...(shocking I know, but not really there is most definitely ALWAYS broccoli on hand in the fridge. My usual favorite way to make broccoli is to roast it in the oven with some olive oil and salt and pepper. When done correctly it is like eating candy...yes candy. I digress.... ... [Read More]