Green Smoothie Recipe

Green smoothies have become a staple in my daily diet – at first out of necessity.  Today I wouldn’t want to go without one.  I experienced severe digestive issues for quite some time.  After trying the more conventional recommendations of eating more fiber, more whole grains, acidophilus, and increased water intake with no success I [...]

Thanksgiving Inspiration List – Put Down the Pots and Pans!

I love the holidays for the great food and time with friends and family, but I always like to add in some downtime for me.  I wish I could tell you that I’m great with downtime on a daily basis, but I’m not.  I’m a ‘doer’ by nature – so I stay pretty busy.  I’ve [...]

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

There is something in me that likes to use every last bit of food – it takes skill, forethought, and lots of experience.  It’s also a practice that grounds me and brings so much gratitude for what I have.  The old adage, “Waste not, want not” has new meaning to me today.
I’m definitely not perfect [...]

Homemade Sugar-Free Ketchup Recipe – Slightly Indulgent Mondays

Welcome to Slightly Indulgent Mondays – fabulous food made healthier!  Please link your healthier recipe below.  Your recipe doesn’t have to be sugar and gluten free, just healthier in some way.  If you’re new, you can read the guidelines here.
A change – starting next week, Slightly Indulgent Mondays is moving to Tuesday.  I have long [...]

We Walked Yesterday – A St. Jude Update

Joe and I raised $965 for the St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. largely due to so many generous people who donated by downloading Kid Friendly Recipes.  Thank you so much.  The walk was yesterday…
We got up at 6, fed our dogs, Joe threw on a hat and I pulled my hair back.  Registration was at [...]