Citrus Cole Slaw

Citrus Cole Slaw Like most recipes for me, it always starts with what I have in the house.  Last week, the supermarket was selling those bags of shredded cabbage (aka coleslaw mix) for 99cents. To me, that’s a great price because I can get 2 servings out of it and that comes out to be … Continue reading Citrus Cole Slaw

Harmless Harvest Coconut Water

Harmless Harvest Coconut Water As a child, I would spend many summers in Asia, especially Hong Kong.  At the time, all I could think about was how hot and humid in it was.  Why in the world did my parents think this was fun?  Fast forward 40yrs and I think back on my childhood travels, … Continue reading Harmless Harvest Coconut Water

TwoWay Crockpot Minestrone

Two Way Crockpot Minestrone As the weather gets colder there are 2 things that a busy mom (or let's be honest a busy person) would appreciate...soup and crockpot meals.  This is the inspiration for tonight's dinner.  I needed to take my kids to swim practice and I wanted something warm to be waiting for them when … Continue reading TwoWay Crockpot Minestrone

GF Apple Doughnuts

GF Apple Doughnuts Last week when we went apple picking, as a "treat" all my non-allergy kids got apple cider doughnuts and well....my allergy baby got nothing.  So when we got home I promised her that I would make her doughnuts from our giant bag of apples that we picked.  She was so excited that … Continue reading GF Apple Doughnuts

Chia and Figs

Chia and Figs This is actually a quick breakfast and can also be made ahead of time. This is especially great when you don't have the supplies to make overnight oats or quinoa (ahem...me). There are only 4 items to this quick breakfast or even have it as a snack or dessert! Ingredients 2 TBS … Continue reading Chia and Figs

Blueberry Sauce

In my goal to constantly gain the perfect blueberry sauce recipe. This recipe was recently revised (4/28/19) to reduce sugar and increase flavors!   Blueberry Sauce My daughter loves blueberries and we always get a huge container from Costco.  There are days however that she forgets to eat it. This means I have a large volume of … Continue reading Blueberry Sauce

Kids Snacks

Kids Snacks Yesterday was "back to school" for my 4 kiddos. You would think that all summer, I would have been setting up for the school year. Nope! Due to the summer schedule, the whole season escaped me. I wound up spending my Labor Day getting the kids ready for school. I created a nook that my … Continue reading Kids Snacks

Labor Day Menu

Labor Day Menu Happy Labor Day! Are you having people over? I'm having some people over and I wanted a menu that can be made a day beforehand.  This is what I came up with.  The smoothies can be prepped and stored in the freezer.  The salsa is made the day before and stored in … Continue reading Labor Day Menu

An Almost BLT Bowl

An Almost BLT Bowl There are just days when you sit there and you think "Man! I could really use a BLT!" Okay, I'm guilty of always thinking of that. I am a complete bacon addict. I like them all, the turkey, the pork and even the vegan version. Please...don't judge, there are some people … Continue reading An Almost BLT Bowl

12hrs in Philly

12hrs in Philly In the past, when we travelled I would have to pack a cooler for my allergy child and throughout the trip she would eat from the cooler.  If we were lucky, we might find a place that would serve some plain grilled chicken and steamed broccoli.  Not very exciting but it was … Continue reading 12hrs in Philly