I have to be honest — I was skeptical when I was invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at fresh salad prep inside of a Wendy’s restaurant. I haven’t been a fan of “fast-food” for quite some time. In the past, I’ve tried drive-thru salads,…
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Recipe: Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Read moreHello, friends! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a recipe. Now that I’ve got a colicky newborn on my hands, it’s a miracle when I find the time to cook, let alone to photograph and write about it! However, M. and I recently watched another…
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Recipe: Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cashews & Amaz!n Prunes // Healthy Snacking with Sunsweet
Read moreI didn’t talk a lot about resolutions when the year changed over. Resolutions are so easy to make but so difficult to maintain. Instead of making a bunch of promises to myself that I might never keep, this year I’ve simply resolved to: do better.…
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Recipe: Pan-Seared Scallops with Bacon
Read moreI have always been a seafood lover. I could eat fish every day — salmon, cod, shrimp, mussels, mahi, every kind of sushi under the sun — you get the picture. Unfortunately, most of the affordable fish found in the supermarket today is farm-raised, imported…
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Recipe: Lentil Soup with Bacon & Bell Pepper
Read moreMy winter blues have kicked in hard. Still, one of the things that I absolutely do love about winter is soup. I just can’t get enough. Last week I made my second batch of lentil soup of the season. I love cooking with lentils in…
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Recipe: Creamy Crab Chowder Soup
Read moreThis past week, I’ve been all about soups. I had my eye on this one for awhile and decided to give it a go. I made a few modifications and it didn’t disappoint. This creamy, crab chowder is so perfect for these long, cold, winter…
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Around the Yard in July
Read moreOh, how I love summertime. There is always something blossoming in our yard. Every day I incorporate something fresh from the garden into our meals. This has only been my second time ever growing food from seed. There is something about the experience that makes…
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Recipe: Salmon Burgers with Pickled Cucumbers
Read moreSince we returned from vacation I’ve been on a cooking streak. All of that eating out made me long for some home cooked meals and the break from cooking actually made me miss being in the kitchen (a little bit). I’ve tried several new recipes…
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Recipe: Kale Spread
Read moreIngredients: 3 handfuls of kale 2 garlic cloves 1 can white beans small handful of raw sunflower seeds small handful of raw cashews 1/2 cup almond milk salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Add kale, garlic, and beans to blender. Pulse until smooth. Add cashews,…