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What’s for Lunch- Mason Jar Salads

Michelle Martin — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:00:55 +0000

Every day we find ourselves asking the same question…what to pack for lunch?? Whether you plan it the night before or make it in the morning, there just never seems to be enough time. To add to the stress of it all, we have to pack for our husbands and one day kids too?! Ahhh! Most of the time we find ourselves giving up the battle and just grabbing something close to work, not knowing the real nutritional value and content, and of course spending a fortune. As people say, “the struggle is real.” To help with that struggle we teamed up with nutrition expert and a personal friend of ours to help us find a healthy and pocket friendly routine for our busy lives. And the answer to what’s for lunch? Mason Jar Salads!! Meet Elise of Kale and Chocolate! A doggy loving and attorney turned certified eating psychology coach who has created an inspirational and encouraging web site that we can’t get enough of. She shares ridiculously delicious and healthy recipes along with motivating her readers to live a healthier and better lifestyle. Elise knows a thing or two about juggling life with work, family, personal life and so much more- all while […]

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Fun & Easy 4th of July Recipes

Michelle Martin — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:00:01 +0000

When you think of the 4th of July…fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts and baseball games come to mind first…right? Of course, but we can’t forget the real reason why we are all here and what we are celebrating. We are so proud and thankful to be here in the heart of America to celebrate the Declaration of Independence and the many reasons why we love the red, white and blue! To get in the spirit we wanted to share our favorite 4th of July inspired recipes which include a Sangria, appetizer and dessert. For those of you lacking on time or dare we say creativity…these easy recipes will delight any party or crowd! The Star of the Show…The Star Spangled Sangria!!! All you need is Half a pineapple- cut in to star shapes Handful of strawberries, sliced Handful of blueberries 2 squeezed lemons 2 bottles of dry, white wine 1 cup of Triple Sec 1/2 cup Blueberry Vodka Mix and Enjoy! Red, White & Blue Kebab Appetizers This appetizer is so easy to make – add a little fig sauce or balsamic vinaigrette and oil sprinkled with salt and pepper for taste Sweet Ending – Festive Chocolate Dipped Strawberries This one is always a […]

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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Michelle Martin — Fri, 16 May 2014 11:27:49 +0000

For lent I gave up pasta and anything Italian related as this is my kryptonite if you know me at all. So of course the first meal we made after Easter was spaghetti. We had to do it big this time since this was probably the longest I had ever gone with out devouring in my favorite dish (well….lasagna is, but close enough). Tonight, we decided to make our own sauce to make this meal extra special and it was absolutely delicious! Maybe next post we will make our own pasta and truly do it the real Italian way with homemade wine?! Who knows…stay tuned. What you will need.. Noodles: Delverge Bucantini 2lbs Ground Turkey 4 Large Tomatoes 1 Onion 1 Zucchini 1/2 Red Pepper 3 Carrots 1/4 TSP Salt & Peper 1/4 TSP Garlic Powder 1/4 TSP Red Pepper 1/4 TSP Cumin 1/4 TSP Cinnamon 1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt 2oz Sun-dried Tomatoes Basil leaves Most of the items you can find right in your cabinet and mix and subtract to your desire and liking. Begin by liquifying the tomatoes, red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes and zucchini in food processor. Move the sauce to a large pot, heat on med/high, add all spices (note: […]

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