Healthy Food Blog

Recipe: Homemade V8 --- yummola!

A reader of my blog recently asked me: "How'd you lose that first 40 pounds?"  For me the keys were: smaller portions and the addition of veggie juice(s) to my diet.  Yes, some exercise here and there too, but those two changes helped me immensely.  I haven't juiced in awhile, so I thought I'd make some this weekend and post up the recipe.  My two favorites are: Mean Green (full of kale, spinach, parsley, lemon, & apple) and Homemade V8 (recipe ... Read more » about Recipe: Homemade V8 --- yummola!

I Shall Loathe a Little Less...

There aren't very many things that I loathe in this world...like really loathe.  But, the tupperware drawer has GOT to be one of the top five!!  UGHHHHHH!  Every time I open it, I am filled with disgust, and regret, and ANGER!!!  Where is that dang matching lid?!?!?!?!?  So today I did something about it.  I've thought about it a thousand times: what would my life be like if I started ... Read more » about I Shall Loathe a Little Less...

Cool lunchboxes aren't just for kiddos!

I saw this today... and I MUST HAVE ONE!!!  Or two! Or three!  This will be great for me for work and great for packing babycakes' lunch for school. 

Introducing the Bento Lunch Box! ... Read more » about Cool lunchboxes aren't just for kiddos!

My hubby didn't get me a parka for nothin'!

Whew!  I'm tired... but in a good way.  I decided today was the day to start my "lunch" exercises and make the most of my mid-day break.  Though 40 degrees and windy outside, I bucked up and admitted to myself: my hubby didn't get me a down Patagonia parka for nothing!  Appropriately bundled, I headed out the door to walk to my newfound favorite lunchspot: an organic cafe in an office building nearby... Read more » about My hubby didn't get me a parka for nothin'!

Because this is how I roll, I mean, cook

I am the queen of subsititutions whilst cooking.  Sometimes out of clever planning, but most of the time out of desperation.  It usually happens like this: I scan a recipe I want to make to make sure I have all the ingredients.  Ground beef? ... Read more » about Because this is how I roll, I mean, cook

Photo Food Log #1 - Everything I ate Today

So I plan to share what I ate via photo and description every couple of days.  I always like getting ideas for meals, snacks, etc... and even more than that, I LOVE pictures!! So hopefully you will too.  I am such a sucker for the pictures in restaurant menus. And I digress...

So, here's today's (L to R): ... Read more » about Photo Food Log #1 - Everything I ate Today

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