A Baby, Chickens and A Challenge

Thanks to everyone who has asked how my pregnancy is going. At 24 weeks, everything is wonderful and I am feeling great. I am still hoping and preparing for a V-Bac (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) after an unexpected cesarean due to undetected placenta previa with my last pregnancy. (If you ever want a long read, [...]

What’s Cooking This Week (and A Challenge!)

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Have you considered getting rid of the grains but haven’t made the plunge yet? Now is your chance! Starting this Wednesday, (March 9th) I’m hosting a 40-Day Grain Free (and sugar free) challenge to help you make the switch. Whether you are hoping to lose a few pounds, improve an allergy or condition or just [...]

Full Week Healthy Meal Plans with Recipes and Shopping Lists

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To finish out February, I am including my last week of full meal plans with shopping lists and recipes. I hope this has been helpful to you in making a switch to eating more whole foods. Enjoy!   Monday: Tacos served on Romaine Lettuce with salsa or chopped tomatoes, onions and sour cream, cheese and [...]

Healthy Real Food Meal Plans with Shopping List and Recipes

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Monday: Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Tuesday: Cajun Gumbo Jumbalaya Wednesday: Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy) with salad Thursday: Chinese Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry Friday: Homemade Tuna and Apple Salad with Walnuts Saturday: Skillet Steak with Sweet Potato or Butternut Latkes and Roasted Vegetables of Choice Sunday: Leftovers or soup made from leftovers   Shopping [...]

Full Week Meal Plan With Recipes and Shopping List

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I got a lot of feedback on last week’s Full Meal Plans with Recipes and Shopping List, so for the rest of February, I will be posting these each week. This week, each day is linked to the full recipe for easier reference. All of these recipes are completely kid-approved! Monday: Beef and Broccoli Chinese [...]

Meal Plan With Recipes and Shopping List!

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One of the most difficult parts of switching to a real food diet can be the logistics of figuring out what you actually can eat, and how to make it taste good. While I normally just post my personal meal plan, I’ve had several requests for more specifics. This week, I am posting my full [...]

Watch This Documentary Free Right Now

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For anyone who hasn’t seen it, the documentary Fat Head is a thought provoking look at the science behind our current food system. I encourage any of you, especially those with kids, to watch it, and I would love to hear your opinion.The writer/director also has a great blog with some additional info. Watch It [...]