I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life. Growing up poor, I was conditioned to “clean my plate” and not to waste food. This was directly tied to my self identity of being a “good girl”. Let’s not
Chicken Enchilada Stew
Another fast weeknight dinner. This kids needed two metal cans for a project at school so I headed to the pantry looking for inspiration. There aren’t a lot of ingredients here, but there is a lot of flavor. Oil for
Not Your Mama’s Cream of Mushroom
Anti-mushroom people, avert your eyes. Or not. My husband who doesn’t like mushrooms said this was yummy. This only took a few minutes and a few ingredients. Sauté pre-cut mushrooms with a few tablespoons of butter. These were inexpensive button
Super Fast Leftover Chicken Meal
Three small leftover chicken thighs chopped. Shredded chicken breast would be great too. Ugh! I think this must be the oldest cutting board I own. Salsa verde. I used somewhere between 1/4 to 1/3 cup. Into the pot with a
Time For Lunch
I’m guilty. I’ve said it too. “I don’t have time to make something healthy.” Or “I’m too hungry. I just want to eat something quick.” Healthy can be quick! Feeding your body nourishing food is self-care. You deserve this. Set
Meatball Meal Prep
Do I meal prep often? Not really. Do I make extra food with the intention of having left-overs? All the time. What’s the difference? Fancy containers. Beautiful grass-fed beef from Benton City, WA. Egg, salt, Saveur spices (steam sterilized spice
Vegetation Motivation
Eating new foods is very difficult for some people. I think vegetables in particular are a challenge, especially if you’ve had a bad experience with them. Many people have memories of a certain food, prepared in a less than optimal
Pizza Please
Maybe you’ve heard about the cauliflower pizza crust phenomenon. Essentially, you pulverize, dehydrate and disguise a perfectly good vegetable and turn it into low-carb junk food. I’ve made some and enjoyed the outcome, but it was a lot of work.
What I’m Eating Lately
The picture quality here is amazing considering these meal selfies are taken as quickly as possible in between feeding toddlers and stuffing my face. The kids don’t always eat what Kevin and I eat. They’re little and picky, so I
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