There are two things you will not see me eating very often, if ever, olives and cottage cheese. So, I never thought I would be making pancakes using cottage cheese, but I decided to try since it has lots of protein and not much sugar. Surprisingly, I loved it! I blended everything together so there [...]
Lentils are inexpensive and loaded with goodness. They don’t take long to cook and are very versitle in meals. Since I am on a quest to up my iron content naturally I have included this recipe for your eating pleasure in hope that you get your iron on too! Check out these amazing facts – [...]
Living in Atlanta we are lucky to be able to get to many beaches along the gulf coast and Atlantic, or to the mountains in less than 6 hours driving time. I love driving on trips when possible. That way we have our own car, can make our own schedule, and I can pack food, [...]
Popeye the Sailor Man – toot, toot! Remember that show when you were a kid? He was always popping open a can of spinach for extra strength so he could go and save Olive Oil from Brutus! Well there really was something to it! This recipe was born out of a need for meals with [...]
I know a box of pre-made crackers and cheese is convenient but hopefully I can convince you to pass them up next time at the store. Many store bought brands of crackers and cheese contain trans fats, high fructose corn syrup, and other artificial ingredients. Let’s take Ritz Bits Sandwiches and Cheese for example. This [...]
The ingredient list on “Pizza Lunchables” covers the entire length of one side of the box. The front has “made with whole grain” to lead you to believe it might be a healthy option. Once I show you some of the ingredients I think you’ll believe otherwise. Here are some reasons why you should make [...]
Last week we heard about the 7 million dollars the government spent to buy pink slime (ammonia treated meat scraps) that will be served up in school lunches, and I pointed out the food additives in Lunchables. Today I’m showing you a lunch that takes just a few minutes to prepare and is full of nutrition. [...]
Lunchables might be inexpensive and convenient but with an ingredient list so long it can barely fit on the box, and words like partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, modified, and artificial, filling the list, I think it would be in our best interest to avoid buying them. I went out the other day [...]
It is beautiful today! Hard to believe it is the day after Thanksgiving with it being low 60’s and not a cloud in the sky. Since yesterday we ate…and ate…and ate, I thought today would be a good day to get out for a run and picnic at the park. This would be a great [...]
