quick & easy veggie burgers

Last night I wanted to whip up something quick for dinner.  I kept thinking about all of the CSA veggies we had sitting in our fridge and needed a good way to use them.  Something different than the normal stirfrying, roasting or grilling. What about veggie burgers?! Quick & Easy Black Bean & Veggie Burgers [...]

how to give your smoothie staying power

Lately, all I have been wanting for breakfast is a smoothie.  I think it has to do with the heat and humidity.  Smoothie’s are cool and refreshing and don’t weigh you down.  I love how simple or complex they can be!  If you are using them as a meal, just make sure to pack them with protein [...]

stuffed patty pan squash

Last night, I was determined to turn my Patty Pan Squash into something amazing.  I was craving a good, healthy dinner and that is just what I got! A few weeks ago I saw a recipe for stuffed patty pan squash on Oh She Glows, so I thought I would give it a shot.  I [...]

meet my vita-mix

That’s right!  Guess who showed up in the mail?! My Vita-Mix 5200! And, look at that, she just fits under the counter.  The base is huge, but I guess that is where all of the power comes from.  And, when I say power – the Vita-Mix is powerful! It has low and high speeds along [...]

pantry staples & weekly grocery shop

What is a better way to start of the week than photos of our weekly grocery shopping trip?! I have received a few requests for photos/descriptions of my weekly grocery shopping trips.  To me, pantry staples are just as important as what you buy each week at the grocery store, so it is only fair [...]