August is a month that begs for chilled foods. Lisa Lillien, aka “Hungry Girl,” has been coined the guilt-free guru, offering yummy recipes that won’t derail your diet and today she is sharing with us her recipe for Chilled Grilled Veggie Tuna Salad without mayo. This, like most tuna recipes, is nice and light and fixes […]
Easy Orange Scone Recipe
Weekends are a great time to come together as a family and enjoy a leisurely breakfast all together. Here is an extra special recipe to prepare for breakfast or brunch. This orange scone recipe is delicious prepared as a stand alone or for a more hearty breakfast, you can prepare eggs and bacon to go […]
Make Your Own Homemade Ketchup with this Easy Recipe
Ketchup is a family condiment staple. Who can imagine being a kid without ketchup? The problem is it can be chock-full of stuff we don’t really want our kids to eat like high fructose corn syrup, salt, potassium chloride, starches, and preservatives. So what’s the alternative? How about making your own ketchup? Here is a […]
Cherry-Orange Pecan Ricotta Stuffed French Toast
Brioche french toast is a classic breakfast dish and this version of Orange-Pecan Ricotta Stuffed French Toast from The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook by Tina Ruggiero, MS, RD is sure to be your new go-to recipe for Sunday brunch. (The cookbook is available through my affiliate Amazon link.) Your guests will be impressed with the […]
Carrot Crisps Recipe
Want a healthy snack? These carrot crisps are called “Bunny Nibbles” by Tracy Griffith in her new book, Stealth Health Lunches (affiliate Amazon book link). I would call them carrot chips but whatever you call them they make a tasty treat as a stand alone snack or to accompany lunch or dinner. Carrots are high […]
Teaching Children Why Sustainability Is Important
Sustainability as a goal refers to the aim of maintaining or improving the quality of life for current and future generations while ensuring that environmental, social, and economic resources are preserved for the long term. It involves making decisions and taking actions that balance the needs of people, the planet, and prosperity. Living a more […]
DIY Garden Projects That Will Transform Your Outdoor Space
I don’t know about you, but my favorite time of the year is when I can pass the months with my family in the garden. The flowers are out, the sun is warm, and the barbecue is sizzling. Perfection. Looking to add some new life to your garden? Check out these fun garden projects that […]