PEACE ~ LOVE ~ COOKING
Every day is a great day for an outdoor adventure. Hiking and exploring in nature are a favorite family activity for us. And, having a great snack on hand ensures good spirits and high energy so, we do our best to remember to bring some trail mix. There are so many great combinations, just sharing […]
This refreshing salad is easy and delicious, two of my favorite recipe characteristics! Inspired by my brilliant friend, Kirsten who one evening, as we were preparing a spicy curry dinner together suggested a cool cucumber salad as a compliment. Since this fateful evening, we have perfected the salad and ta da…here it is! Enjoy! ps…look […]
We absolutely LOVE Thai food. Many moons ago, we learned to make this soup in a Thai cooking class and have customized the original recipe we learned. This soup is a top request by our kids and lands on our table weekly. It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal. This Thai Coconut Soup version is […]
My favorite breakfast! Yes…lentils for breakfast. Red lentils cook up quickly and are filled with protein, iron, folate (aka Vitamin B9), and potassium. Start your day with this satisfying and energy-boosting dish! This recipe is a complete meal on its own and easy to modify too…please see the recipe notes for variations. Once cooked up […]
Hello, super berry! Blueberries are high in antioxidants and contain a variety of great vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, potassium, and manganese (an essential mineral). They are anti-inflammatory and known to lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. And, they are DELICIOUS! This smoothie boasts just over 15g of protein too! […]
Drink your greens! We have been making this delicious drink every few days and enjoying it daily. We are doing our best to keep our bodies well-nourished and strong. Thanks to the minimalistbaker.com for this great recipe. We have streamlined prep work for this drink by making double batches. We also wash and chop extra […]
This Banana Bread is fool-proof and perfect. We love it fresh from the oven with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Often, we will mix up a batch in the evening…we combine all the dry ingredients and store overnight in an air-tight container on our kitchen counter. First thing in the morning, we preheat […]
Quick, easy, healthy, and delicious. I”m sorry you’ve had to wait this long…these energy bites are irresistible. They are so simple to make (no-bake) and very versatile since you can substitute different dried fruits and nuts each time you make them. Our dried fruit of choice has been cranberries, however; this past week, we only […]
On our second date, my prince invited me for dinner…on his sailboat. I always love a good home-cooked meal, so naturally, I was intrigued and excited. He cooked up some perfectly al-dente pasta and topped it with a delicious red sauce. As we enjoyed our meal, I learned the secret to this special pasta […]
Pura Vida! ~ Pure Life! This popular phrase is about embracing and appreciating the simple life, which is the Costa Rican way. It’s no wonder it is one of the happiest places on earth. Sandy beaches, lush rainforests, plentiful wildlife, delicious fruits, and amazing local people. Costa Ricans appreciate the simple things in […]
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