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How to Grow Your Own Organic Produce and Enjoy Veggies All Summer Long

by | June 22, 2020 | 11 comment(s)

This project might be the perfect, rewarding activity for your family There is lots of hype around organic produce these days. When we purchase organic produce, we are ingesting products that contain almost no pesticides, chemicals, preservatives or hormones, making this the best choice for our families. The caveat is that organic produce comes along…

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The Lunch Hack That Makes It Easy to Eat a Healthy Lunch (Despite the Chaos)

by and | June 03, 2020 | 13 comment(s)

Lunch is the most difficult time for mom to prepare herself something healthy to eat. This hack may help.  We’re all in survival mode right now, no matter who we are or the roles we fill. Being kind to ourselves is of utmost importance, and there’s no room for beating ourselves up about regrettable food…

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The 9×13 Life: The Low Cal Cauliflower Side Dish Mom Loves

by | September 09, 2019 | 5 comment(s)

The only problem with this cauliflower side dish for mom is that the kids will want to take some too.  Do you want that quick, low-carb side dish for mom without having extra work? Just throw this cauliflower in a 9×13 and you’re done. You won’t need to babysit it and it can cook at…

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Basics: How to Cook Quinoa

by | August 08, 2019 | 3 comment(s)

Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results.  Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you cook quinoa correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular.  Basics: Cook Quinoa…

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Top Your Toast with This Whipped Feta Cheese 

by | May 25, 2019 | 2 comment(s)

Fresh, simple seasonal ingredients make this whipped feta dish shine.  This whipped feta dish received rave reviews from everyone who tasted it. 5.0 from 1 reviews Whipped Feta Canapes   Save Print Ingredients Bowl 1: 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup cream cheese at room temperature ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large…

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Looking for That Nutritious Latke? We’ve Been Enjoying These Zucchini Fritters

by | December 06, 2018 | 0 comment(s)

These zucchini fritters are a simple and nutritious side dish for any dairy meal!  For a pareve version, omit the cheese. Zucchini Fritters   Save Print Serves: 12-18 Ingredients 2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed to remove moisture) (about 2-3 average size) 2 eggs, beaten 4 scallions, chopped ½ cup oats, or any flour ½ cup…

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How to Make Fermented Pickles – for Health!

by | October 23, 2018 | 20 comment(s)

Fermented pickles have great health benefits and they’re worth the wait.  If you read about my quest to heal my son’s eczema, then you read that I tried and failed many times at the challenge of making my own fermented vegetables (Read why fermented veggies are beneficial for health here). If I’ve learned one lesson…

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Forget Cereal, Eggs, or Even Yogurt. We’re Having Acai Bowls for Breakfast.

by | July 03, 2018 | 8 comment(s)

Acai bowls are a breakfast that’s worth waking up for. Blend, top, and enjoy! It all started when I spotted these kosher-certified Frozen Acai Packets at Wegmans. Then, Esti spotted a 12 pack (even better) at Costco. Breakfast was about to get really exciting. Acai bowls are really simple to make. They’re basically thick fruit…

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The Secret Technique for Cooking Cauliflower Rice

by | April 17, 2018 | 1 comment(s)

Want to make a healthy low-cal side dish using the bag of frozen cauliflower that’s in your freezer? Here’s how. This is not rice and definitely cauliflower. I don’t believe in deception. But for those carb lovers that need to find a replacement, this is a great one. It doesn’t taste like rice, yet it…

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