Why & how to use coconut flour
If you read my weekend recap yesterday, you probably noticed that I bought coconut flour at Whole Foods on Sunday. There seemed to be a lot of interest in how I plan to use it, so I figured that I’d just do a post about it! Coconut flour is made from the meat of coconuts. It is naturally gluten free, high in fiber, and rich in protein. In addition, coconut flour helps to burn fat, aids digestion, and helps to balance blood sugar levels. Just two tablespoons contain about 60 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of...
read moreMandarin orange & grapefruit kale salad
The first time that I ever tried raw kale in a salad, I absolutely hated it. I thought it was chewy, rough, and just plain gross. After just a few miserable bites, I was all set to write it off forever. Somewhere along the road, I got into making kale chips and adding kale to my smoothies… And I figured that I’d give kale salad another chance. Massaging the kale with things like olive oil, coconut oil, or vinegar for several minutes really improved both the consistency and the taste, and before I knew it, kale became a...
read more30 weeks & sassy peach sweet potatoes
Guess who’s 30 weeks pregnant today? That’s right… I am! (If you’re wondering why I am nearly headless in this photo, it is because the full shots came out too dark, and my editing software is on my laptop which is being repaired at Apple. I promise that the top of my head is still in tact.) I absolutely cannot believe it. 30 weeks seems like such a milestone to me. I truly feel as though I’m on the home stretch now! On a complete different note, I don’t like football. It bores me to tears, and if I...
read moreQuick & Easy Roasted Veggies with Tempeh and Quinoa
Maybe it is pregnancy brain- or maybe it’s just my natural way- but I’ve been both a mental and physical hazard lately. Allow me to explain some of the bonehead things I’ve done lately… I’ve thought that it was Thursday everyday this week (at least I was right one time). I started up my Vitamix before putting on the lid causing a major explosion (thank goodness it wasn’t completely filled up yet). I ran my Keurig without putting a coffee mug under it first and obviously got coffee all over my kitchen...
read moreIf at first you don’t succeed…
On Friday night, I made a recipe that I actually tried a few weeks ago. The only problem was that my camera decided to play a cruel joke on me the first time around, and it made all of the photos blurry. OK, fine. Maybe the blurry pictures had something to do with the photographer… Pecan Crusted Tofu Makes 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes This tofu is absolutely delicious served oven greens and is is loaded with flavor. The pecan mixture is so versatile that it can be used on chicken and even on...
read moreWhy I love my slow cooker
Last Saturday, it was dreary and rainy in Charlotte, so I thought it would be the perfect time to bring out my slow cooker. During the fall and winter, I absolutely love using my slow cooker, so I was pretty excited to clean it off and use it for the first time this season. Why do I love my slow cooker so much? Well, I have plenty of good reasons! (Source) Why I Love My Slow Cooker It is versatile. I use my slow cooker to make chili, soup, chowder, stew, chicken and rice, chicken and veggies, macaroni, beef with apples and...
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