All natural strawberry watermelon popsicles are a delicious and refreshing summer treat! Now that the weather is warmer, the kids have been asking for cool treats. After talking about it for a couple of years, I finally bought some popsicle molds. I want a healthy alternative to the popular frozen sugar, water and food coloring… Read More
Nutella Alternative
If you like Nutella, you may enjoy Trader Joe’s Cocoa Almond Spread as an alternative. The kids love it on toast with sliced bananas or strawberries. Also great on waffles, bagels, or with apple slices. I bet it would also be a nice filling for cupcakes or sandwich cookies! Give it a try!
Banana Protein Pancakes
I kept hearing about these gluten free pancakes and I’m so glad I finally decided try them. Of course I added my own twist… Here is the recipe: 1 Medium Banana, not too ripe! 1 egg 1/4 tsp Baking Powder Sprinkle of Cinnamon, to taste (optional) Mash the banana, then add egg. I used an… Read More
How To Clean Produce
Do you know how to clean produce? I’ve asked around and many people just run it under water, or soak for a bit, then drain. Does this really clean the produce? I think it may rinse off some dirt, but I’m not sold on the fact that its actually cleaning the food. I recently discovered that… Read More
Toffee Caramel Brownies
My all time favorite brownies is my own version of The Pioneer Woman’s Knock You Naked Brownies. They are rich and decadent and delicious. Best Brownies Ever! For me, recipes are more like guidelines. There are so few recipes that I follow exactly. I prefer to tailor recipes to my own family’s likings. In the… Read More
Double Layered Taco
Taco Bell had a really good idea when creating the Double Decker Taco. If you love the crunch of a hard shell taco but hate when you take a bite and it falls apart in your hand, then this one is for you! First you add refried beans to a soft corn or flour tortilla…. Read More
My Healthy (Gluten Free) Go-To Snack
When I get hungry between meals or have a sweet craving, my go-to snack is 1/2 cup blackberries with a drizzle of organic raw honey and a sprinkle of sliced almonds & organic unsweetened coconut. Its very delicious and satisfying. It tastes like you’re eating a summer dessert. I think its a great alternative to… Read More
Simple Food Storage TIP
Do you buy ground beef or turkey in bulk? I used to just store it in my freezer, packaged “as is”. My mother-in-law was visiting one day and I had just returned from Costco. She proceeded to open all the packages and browned all the turkey! Once cooled, she divided it up into quart size… Read More
No More Brown Lettuce!
Has anyone else bought this large bag of salad at Costco? Its a good deal. $2 for 3 pounds of salad. The grocery store sells the small bag for about $4. My biggest struggle has been that it turned brown before I could use enough of it. I seal it tightly with little air as… Read More
REAL{simple} Three Ingredient Cake
We had friends over to play and we’re low on snacks. I kept seeing this cake on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. I was skeptical at first, but I was very pleased with the outcome. The cake was light, fluffy and moist! Great for a last minute dessert or for a crowd! 1… Read More