This is one of my favorite herbs, so rich, flavorful and versatile. Basil is part of the mint family and there are over 60 varieties that fall into three categories: sweet, purple and bush. It is packed with nutrients being rich in Vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting. Manganese, which supports healthy bone […]

I’ve been making this recipe for quite a few years now and have tweaked it along the way. I swear whenever I eat too many of these, I will lose a couple of pounds…it is too good not to eat so many up! This is why I call these Weight loss Brownies. This is a […]

Today, I was a mad woman cleaning out my pantry, getting rid of more junk and I don’t have that much to rid. I am at a lost for my 2 year old son, who has a ton of food allergies and food sensitivities. Just when I thought I had it under control, his skin […]

I had a friend and local business owner recently post this on her Facebook page and the answers were honest, but perhaps a couple too honest. I take weight loss and being overweight seriously. Growing up an overweight child, I had my fair share of being on “diets” and adult body issues that stem from […]

My gluten free adventures began in January of 2006, at a time when gluten free was better than six years before that, but not as good as it today. With all of the hype that gluten free will help you lose weight, here is my thoughts: To answer the question, the answers is YES and NO. […]

Thanks to Pinterest, I have been inspired in my kitchen.  I have seen quite a few recipes for cauliflower tots in some way shape or form, but many I was seeing was full of heavy cream, a load of cheese, butter. My challenge in the kitchen is making everything food that is low in salicylates. […]