I have wanted to make gazpacho all summer. It has been way to long since I made it last, but then fall arrived and I got over it. Then two things happened: we had a burst of lovely warm weather and our neighbors dropped off a gigantic basket full of vegetables from their garden (carrots,…
Welcome Fall with a Classic: Split Pea and Ham Soup
This soup won’t earn many accolades on it’s appearance and since we eat with our eyes it’s shocking that anyone has ever tried it! It is hard to make this soup look delcious but it sure is delicious tasting. If you aren’t a fan or have never tried it, trust me…it’s thick, smokey, garlicy, hearty,…
A Fresh Catch & Greek-Seasoned Salmon Recipe
Last week my husband and his coworkers took a fishing trip out on a river in the southwestern part of Washington. He came back with a beautiful, big King salmon. I was excited that it was a fish that we all love, including my kids, and he couldn’t have been more excited with his catch….
Barilla Microwave Meals {A Review}
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you know I am big on cooking from scratch. I try to avoid as much packaged foods as possible, but even I run out of time some days and need a quick fix meal. Being a stay-at-home mom to 3 young kids has me pulled in…
Smoked Ribs
One of my best friends of almost 30 years visited over the weekend. I’ve known her since elementary school, we went to high school together and lived together after college and although I haven’t seen her in 5 years, it felt like it had only been months. Whenever my we get together it is nothing…
Trick to Making the Creamiest Smoothie & a Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Congratulations to the two winners of the lunch kit giveaway- Aimee S. and Frances S. Thank you so much for entering! I know what you’re thinking. A smoothie recipe? How original, right. Well the only reason I am posting this is because I learned a trick to making the creamiest smoothie possible. We’re talking milkshake…
Baked Southwestern Egg Rolls
Here is a recap on what you’ve missed on Nutritious Eats: I am doing a September Health Challenge (feel free to start it whenever you can- it lasts for 30 days). I will be posting the daily challenge to my facebook page, twitter and instagram so make sure to follow along. Need some healthy kid…
Back to School Lunches & a Giveaway!
My oldest starts kindergarten today! I am so excited and what’s even better is that his school doesn’t start until 9:05am! Dream!! The only bad thing is that the full day kindergarten filled up so quickly that he is in a half day kindergarden class which is only 3 hours. Boo. I was so excited…
Lacking Motivation? Join My 30 Day Health Challenge!
Summer is coming to an end. I know many of your kids have already started back, but we are a little on the late side here starting the end of next week. I was thinking the start of school year felt similar to the start of the calendar year and you know how everyone sets…
A Trip to the Farmer’s Market: Recipe for Roasted Beets & Meal Planning
One thing I am really enjoying about this part of the country is the wonderful Farmer’s Markets full of beautiful produce. I definitely missed going to them when I lived in Missouri and now I always look forward to our beautiful purchases each week. I’ve tried to branch out of my comfort zone when shopping…
