Summer is here, and if your family is like ours, that means more picnics. There’s something about eating on a blanket in an open grassy area that is refreshing. My kids love to picnic in the back yard, and it is extra exciting to picnic at any park possible. These are some of our…
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You want to eat healthy, but sometimes you get in a rut. Eating the same foods over and over again can get boring. If you’re like me, you want simple meals loaded with health benefits and exploding with flavor. Here are some ideas to delight your tastebuds while eating salad… Start with a quality…
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We love Mexican food at our house. Every Tuesday is taco night, and we regularly have enchiladas or a taco/nacho bar when friends are coming over. This quinoa salad is my favorite summer potluck salad. It’s flavorful, nutritious, and filling. Fresh cilantro and scallions add so much zesty flavor. It’s got quinoa and beans for…
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Brassicas are known to be some of the most nutritious veggies available. So, what are they and what makes them so good for you? Kale and broccoli are probably the most popular ones, and you’re probably familiar with some of the others too – cabbage cauliflower, bok choy, collard greens arugula mustard greens Brussel sprouts,…
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The Asian Greens Mix is full of flavor. So what’s in it? I’m so glad you asked. 🙂 Chinese non-heading cabbage Japanese spinach Red Pac Choi This blend is mild, yet tender and flavorful. It’s my mom’s favorite salad mix. She honestly doesn’t care much for our lettuce mix, but LOVES the…
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My friend Joy laughs at me because I eat our spinach straight out of the bag. At my kids’ co-op we bring lunch from home. I have trained my kids to pack their own lunch. (This is awesome.) I usually just grab a bag of spinach for myself. I like salads, but eating spinach straight…
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Looking for an easy snack even your kids will like? Try these kale chips. Samuel, now 10 years old,  loves making these. He’s been making them on his own since he was 8. They are so easy. And they are so good! I’ve tried a lot of different recipes. They were always too salty…
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Let’s talk breakfast. Some people say it’s the most important meal of the day. A wholesome breakfast gives you a great start to the day. To make things easy around here, we have a breakfast schedule. Wednesdays are pancakes. I love pancakes – always have. Over the last several years I’ve tried several different gluten…
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Have you ever gotten to the end of your day and wondered what you should make for dinner? We’ve got you covered. Grab a stir fry kit with greens & root veggies. This combination was delicious! Chop, saute, and serve! Add cashews or meat if desired. Serve over rice, potatoes, or eat as a stand…
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I wanted to try some fresh Bok Choy. This is the first time we’ve had it since the spring of last year. I tossed together some veggies we had, threw in some leftover rice, and lunch was made! This stir fry was delicious. You should try it. Click here for the recipe pdf – Bok…
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