Bhutan’s National Dish Chili and cheese is a combination we’re all familiar with, whether it’s via the Americana chili beans topped with shredded cheese or meat spiced with chili powder and topped with cheese on a taco. I’d like to introduce you to Ema Datshi, which literally translates to ‘chili’ and ‘cheese’ in the Dzongkha [...]
No Added Sugar Strawberry Smoothie Today, I want to talk about sugar cravings. Sugar addiction is real, and it’s hard to break. According to The Cleveland Clinic, the average American consumes 152 pounds of sugar every single year. You guys. How!? But we do! And it’s biologically addictive. The more sugar you eat, the more [...]
Favorite Egg Breakfast Burritos With two teen boys in the house, a hearty breakfast is more important than ever. We all need a meal packed with protein, carbohydrates and even a bit of fat to fuel our minds and bodies for whatever the day may bring. And trust me, no one wants to be hangry [...]
How to Make Shrimp Pho in Just 20 Minutes Introduction Our flavorful Vietnamese-inspired recipe for busy weeknights. Shrimp Pho is a perfect balance of delicate rice noodles, aromatic shrimp broth, and vibrant garnishes, all coming together to create comfort in a bowl. While traditional Vietnamese pho recipes can take hours to prepare, this easy shrimp [...]
Strawberry Beet Smoothie First of all, you’d never guess there are beets hiding in this smoothie. There’s a subtle earthy background flavor, and it does a delicious dance with the sweet strawberries and tart lemon. Bring in the smooth texture from a bit of avocado and a kick of spice — it’s heavenly. I like [...]
Quick Granola Parfait ‘Parfait’ is a French word that translates to ‘perfect’ in English — so whoever decided to call layers of tangy Greek yogurt, crunchy, sweet granola, and fresh fruit a ‘parfait’ is a genius in my book. Because it’s literally perfect. These granola and yogurt parfaits pack a nutritious balance of protein and [...]
Make Your Own Waffle Mix These easy meal prep waffles keep my house-hold from sliding off the rails. Breakfast (or lack there-of) can make or break our day. We all know the tried and true saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” What I’ve learned about that over the years is it’s [...]
Gratitude Granola I call this gratitude granola. Not only because it always gives me a sense of joy when I make a batch but because it’s the gift by which I say “Thank you!” Homemade granola is rather simple to make and gives so much flexibility in choosing ingredients you love. I make mine with [...]
Say Cheers to Mom with a Mother’s Day Cocktail Being a mom isn’t easy. In a world where moms are working to provide, to set an example, and to nurture their families, Mother’s Day is a well-deserved day to relax and feel celebrated. That’s where you come in. Shake up one of these luxurious Spring [...]
Meal Prep Mason Jar Salads If you have an extra 10 minutes this weekend, spend it on your meal prep. I don’t know about you, but taking the daily “what’s for lunch” or “what’s for dinner” question out of the equation makes my life less stressful, more healthy, and happier. My whole mission in founding [...]
