Wow! We’re already in week 4 now, so we’re almost done! It’s been fun trying new recipes, and Josh and I are feeling great! Most of our food was really good last week. However, Friday’s healthy sloppy joe’s were not my favorite, and we got stuck eating the leftovers over the weekend. I suppose you… Continue reading Whole 30 – Week 3

Last week we had some delicious meals! Monday night was Tomato Basil Meatloaf from Little Bits of Real Food + Real Talk. The recipe uses ground turkey, but I used ground beef this time since I was sharing it with grandparents. I also baked it in a loaf pan instead of on a baking sheet.… Continue reading Whole 30 – Week 2

Josh and I started Whole 30 this week. Basically, you cut out foods that can be sensitive to the stomach for 1 month and then reintroduce them one by one and note your reactions. It’s an interesting little experiment and cleans up your eating habits. We’re currently eating lots of fruit, vegetables, and meat! I’ve… Continue reading Whole 30 – Week 1

Last week I had a request for apple pie, so here it is! This is a recipe my mom and I have used for many years, and people always love it. I didn’t need a whole apple pie sitting around the house, so I halved my recipe and made a small one in a tiny… Continue reading Apple Pie

Today is one of my best friend’s birthdays, and I wanted to surprise her with a mini cheesecake. She loves mint Oreos, so I thought a chocolate mint cheesecake would be appropriate. My mom has a cookbook at home called Mother Wonderful’s Cheesecakes, and they really are wonderful. I have several that vie for favorite,… Continue reading Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

Today is my brother’s birthday – Happy Birthday, John! Here’s a recipe for you! I’m doing a new workout program with one of my best friends, and we’re following a stricter nutrition plan along with it. It requires a lot more protein and vegetables and less carbs. Last year I posted a quiche recipe. This… Continue reading Bacon and Veggie Frittata

Happy Valentine’s Day! In our house, we celebrated with homemade pizza and heart sugar cookies. I LOVE pizza. Some may remember me posting my pizza dough recipe a while back. I still like to make this dough for family and friends. Unfortunately, I have some food allergies and need to avoid bready foods as much… Continue reading Cauliflower Pizza Crust

It’s only February, but it’s been in the 80’s here in Arizona! While I am enjoying the warmth and sunshine, it means no more heavy, warm foods! (Or at least less of them.) I made up a batch of my mom’s chicken salad last week and we enjoyed it for lunch almost every day. This… Continue reading Mom’s Chicken Salad