Try Something New: Mizuna

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Many of us may not know it, but we’ve probably tried mizuna. It is commonly found in salad mixes. The feathery leaves may appear in green spring mix blends. I (Litsa) recently picked up a box of organic ‘power greens’ […]

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How to Make Almond Milk

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I use almond milk just about every morning to make my oatmeal. Last week I forgot to buy almond milk so I decided to make homemade almond milk. The process to make almond milk is very easy! Plus the taste […]

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Sausage, Apple & Pancake Kabobs Recipe

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We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Sometimes the rush of the morning routine means that we are eating on the run. I personally like to have some protein in the morning which is […]

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Work Week Menu Plan Week of 8/25/14

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Sunday was not as productive as I hoped it would be! I didn’t get very much cooking for the work week done. Thankfully, I can rely on freezer items and quick meals! I did roast a whole chicken on Sunday […]

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Popeye’s Nutty Salad Recipe

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Salads are so easy to throw together and are a great way to get in your daily produce! Add some nuts and seeds for added fiber and protein. Experiment with adding different fruits and vegetables too. The nuts and sees […]

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Work Week Menu Plan Week of 8/18/14

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So last week my boys returned to school. Overall we had a pretty good week adjusting to our new schedule! Thankfully my boys are helpful in the morning and can grab their own breakfast. Getting the three of us out […]

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Maximize Time in the Kitchen

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If I’m (Litsa) going to the supermarket, I like to arrive home with a little—–or ample—-time to prep food in the kitchen! When fresh berries and other fruit/vegetables arrive home in my grocery bags, I like to have time to […]

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Meal Planning Hack: Cooking Ahead

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Like most of you, my life is crazy busy. Between work, the kids, hubby and all of our extra curricular activities, we are on the run most week nights. On the weekends I try to cook ahead as much as […]

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