Incredible, Easy and Powerful Granola

I'm finally able to start cooking a bit again! Yay. I love cooking. I haven't made Granola in awhile. If you haven't either, now is the time to start! It is easy, cheap, kid friendly and a great way to sneak in all of those "great" ingredients that are challenging to get in otherwise. You… Continue reading Incredible, Easy and Powerful Granola

Eating Greens, Detoxing, and Preparations

My next procedure is scheduled for January 14. I will be in the hospital for 5-7 days without standing. No standing up.. period.   Yeah, I always wanted THAT particular experience. Sooo not on my bucket list to live with a bed pan for 7 days. However, just think of all the weight I will lose… Continue reading Eating Greens, Detoxing, and Preparations

The Martha Stewart Thanksgiving… I dream of

<<Photo Credit: Martha Stewart.com -  Photos by Marcus Nilsson - Click the photo to link directly to the page>>   Thanksgiving is coming! Which means Christmas is coming! And I am a FREAK for all things Christmas. Shhh, don't tell anyone but secretly I LOVE it when the shops decorate for Christmas early and it's all… Continue reading The Martha Stewart Thanksgiving… I dream of

Mealtime Organization

OK, I have a lot of time on my hands. But this IS SO worth it. I saw the idea on Pinterest and have been dying to try.  Mealtime is a big deal around here. We're primarily gluten free, GMO free, low dairy, high protein (blood sugar issues) and NO SUGAR. So mealtime planning with… Continue reading Mealtime Organization

Adventures in Funky Food, grain free life and chocolate shakes…

Sundays are a big day around here. We have such funky food requirements that I spend the ENTIRE day planning for the week ahead. I create meal plans, grocery lists, shop, and food prep for the week ahead. It's no small task.  Avani can't have grains or sugar. Hugo can't have potatoes, tomatoes or pepper. … Continue reading Adventures in Funky Food, grain free life and chocolate shakes…

Back to School Immune Boost & I get punked…

Video blogging doesn't always go as planned. If you're here already, watch the video, my kids crash the party!   So, what you missed was instructions on making your own chicken broth. It's easy, nutritious and inexpensive compared with buying the chemical laden store-bought kind. The secret is in the bone marrow. Gross, I know.… Continue reading Back to School Immune Boost & I get punked…