I have never been a big slow cooker user, but over the last year have realized just how handy they can be. Now that our schedule has us away from home 4 evenings of the week, I am on a mission to collect good slow cooker recipes because I will have to start prepping dinner in…
Archives for August 2013
Caramelized Hemp and Chia Seed Popcorn
I just explained some of the benefits of hemp seeds (and hemp products) in my last post and wanted to use up the last of my hemp hearts before buying a fresh bag. Caramelized Hemp and Chia Seed Popcorn is what I cooked up for a snack this weekend. I am in love with this…
Nutritional Benefits and Ways to Enjoy Hemp Seeds
Photo credit I am not very good about trying new products mainly because I rarely have the time to leisurely grocery shop and peruse the aisles. I almost always have the kids with me and am instead in a mad rush to get out as quickly as possible. Anyone know the feeling? So when…
Multigrain Bread Loaf
There is something about baking homemade bread that just makes you feel good. I have not been cooking too much because it’s summer and I’d rather be outside enjoying the few months of perfect weather we get here in Washington, plus I usually get caught up watching the kids outside. So when I had a…
Kailua Monkey {Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie}
Dear Summer, I have thoroughly enjoyed you. You have blessed us with lovely sunny days, 70-80 degree temperatures and lots of time to play outside with friends. We have successfully crossed off the following: a trip to visit family in Texas, learning how to swim (both kids went life-jacket free the last few days in…
Polar RC3 GPS
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Polar. I have had a Polar heart rate monitor on my wish list for over a year so when I was given the opportunity to review the new Polar RC3 GPS, I was SO excited. It also happens to offer more than the one…
Chicken Bruschetta Pasta with Kraft Recipe Makers
Dinner has been more challenging to get on the table lately due to extracurricular activities and work schedules, yet I never want to compromise a sit-down dinner with the family. That is why I was interested to try these new Kraft Recipe Makers.
Individual Mushroom, Onion and Arugula Pizzas
Congrats to Joy D. the winner of the Wonderful Summer Snacking Giveaway! Mmm, pizza. One of my favorite foods. There is so much you can do with it- from varying the toppings to experimenting with crusts and I love that it’s so satisfying. I’m typically a red-sauce pizza girl, but I branched out this time and…