Today I’m celebrating four months since I went vegan! What started as a 30-day experiment for the month of March, has become something I’ve really embraced. I’ve had a few realizations along the way. The first was I was surprised at how easy the change actually was for me. I wasn’t a huge meat eater… Continue reading Vegan Seasoning | Jada Spices Chicken Salt
Category: Recipes
Benefits of Ginger | The Ginger People
The benefits of ginger have been well-documented. It can reduce inflammation, improve brain function, and even has cancer-fighting properties. Considering all of this, it’s no surprise ginger is considered one of the most highly-touted superfoods. But how do you get this superfood into your body on a more frequent basis? For many of us, it’s… Continue reading Benefits of Ginger | The Ginger People
Quinoa Wrap Recipe
I love quinoa. I think I could eat it at least one meal a day, no problem at all. My husband doesn’t hate it anymore, but he certainly doesn’t share my passion for this superfood. His feedback for the longest time was that it’s just not good plain. That led me to come up with… Continue reading Quinoa Wrap Recipe
Matcha Now
When it comes to beverages, I’m pretty much a purist. I don’t like to drink my calories, so I pass on the sugary drinks. And on the other side of the coin, I avoid things like diet soda because it makes me breakout. This leaves me with a very small universe of things to quench… Continue reading Matcha Now
Low Sodium Turkey Tacos
Who loves tacos? And who hates that bloated and swollen feeling after a super salty Mexican meal? If you’re like me, you answered yes to both of these questions. Thankfully, I’ve figured out that if I make my own taco seasoning, versus using one that comes in a packet, I’m able to cut… Continue reading Low Sodium Turkey Tacos
Shrimp, Eggplant, and Quinoa
It’s heating up here in Sacramento. That means longer days and hotter temps. It also means the farmers’ markets are filled with veggies and summer fruit. And while I love filling my basket with fresh produce and other treats, I have to get a little more creative about how I’m going to cook them before they go… Continue reading Shrimp, Eggplant, and Quinoa
sweet potato recipe
If you saw all the food I bring to work on a daily basis I swear you’d think I was staying for the week. But in reality, it’s just for one day. And there is no potluck- it’s all for me. That’s because I eat a lot of small snacks throughout the day. On any… Continue reading sweet potato recipe
Chicken Quinoa Bake
In my option a Monday dinner must be: Fast Easy Foolproof Otherwise, I have both a Mexican and Burger restaurant within a 2-minute walk from my house… And I’m in trouble. I honestly don’t mind Mondays. A fresh start to the week isn’t a bad thing. But I really don’t think its the best day… Continue reading Chicken Quinoa Bake
Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
High-quality protein right to your door? Sign me up! That’s exactly how I felt when I learned about Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative. This amazing farmers’ co-op delivers the highest quality meats directly to their customers. All of Grass Roots products are free of GMOs, antibiotics, and growth hormones. And while things like “grass-fed”… Continue reading Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
Avocado Oil for Roasting
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love roasted veggies. Almost every weekend, on either a Saturday or Sunday, you can find me spending a few hours slicing and dicing, followed by seasoning and roasting veggies. Having all of these veggies ready to go in my fridge makes grabbing a healthy snack, or… Continue reading Avocado Oil for Roasting