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Gluten-Free Mediterranean Penne Pasta
Today I have an easy crockpot recipe for you, especially if you're like me and heading into an extremely busy weekend. The flavors and distinct look of this dish make it seem exotic and special, but it's so easy to prepare in your slow-cooker that it makes a wonderful...
Recipe-Healthy Beef Chili
Recipe-Healthy Beef Chili - This delicious chili recipe has vegetables added in for a healthy spin on an old favorite. It can be made a little heart healthier by using ground turkey or chicken breast for the ground beef. - extra virgin olive...
An Apple a Day; 6 Reasons They Are Good for You
It's October and that means Pumpkin-Spice to a lot of people, but to me, it means Apple season! You've heard the old saying, "An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away", there's a reason for that. There's no easier way to add a dose of nutrition to your day than by...
Hearty Soups and Crockpot Meals Weather
We are almost a full week and a half into the Autumn season and I don't know about where you live, but here in Northwestern Pennsylvania it is definitely starting to feel like it. We've even had a couple of heavy frost mornings at my house. I am sooo not ready for...
7 Tips to Help You Eat Healthier This Fall
The fall season is upon us, and I'm excited about most everything this season of abundance brings — things like beautiful leaf changes, apple picking, corn mazes, my hubby is excited about the cooler temperatures...me not so much. Autumn also brings lots of amazing...
Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for a Wholesome Meal on a Budget
Groceries can be expensive. Especially the ones labeled gluten-free. I don’t know about you, but these days, since Covid 19 hit, my grocery bill seems to be going higher and higher. And who wants to (or can!) spend hours in the kitchen each night? It’s much more fun...
Kid Friendly, Fast and Fun Snacks
If you kids are like my grandchildren, they are constantly hungry and they love to snack. Unfortunately, most snacks that you buy in the store are unhealthy. They’re loaded with sugar, fat, and sodium. Which is not good for your health, let alone your children’s....
Packing a School Lunch Your Child Will Actually Eat
Summer has come to an end and school has started in one way or another. Whether it's virtual or back in school or a combination of both, that of course means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine is packing school lunches. Packed...
2020 What a Year!
Wow! Just when I thought 2020 couldn't get any worse...My summer started out great. Memorial Day weekend was the kick off, I had developed pseudo-gout in my right hand wrist joint. It was swollen, painful and I really couldn't do anything with that hand. Tough because...
Yummy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits
Since we are at the height of strawberry season, I thought you might enjoy a healthier version of cheesecake. This yummy dessert is made with nuts and dates for the crust, and adds blueberries and raspberries to the mix. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family...