Healthy Food Blog

Simple Pleasures + {Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes}

It all started when my father-in-law innocently said to Babycakes at bedtime: "Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite."  WHAT? There's bugs in my bed? How big are they? Will they hurt me? ... Read more » about Simple Pleasures + {Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes}

10 Awesome Greek Yogurt Dessert Recipes

Similar to my strong dislike of spreadable marshmallow goo, growing up I never liked yogurt either. Ewww. It was always too sweet, too watery, or too fake-tasting for me.  So I didn't eat it for almost 30 years!!  But then I discovered greek yogurt: thick, creamy, less sweet, AND packed with protein. And I was hooked!! Of course I like eating it straight from the container (a la spoon).  But, I also started baking/cooking with it -- and found ... Read more » about 10 Awesome Greek Yogurt Dessert Recipes

{The Best Fruit Dip Ever}

OK, first a confession: I HATE MARSHMALLOWS.  Ewww. Ewww. Ewww.  I don't like them in hot chocolate. I don't like them on sweet potatoes.     I don't even like them browned over a campfire.      (I know, I'm weird.) And I especially don't like them in spreadable jar form. Did you know they put blue dye in there?! That is just wrong. ... Read more » about {The Best Fruit Dip Ever}

10 Healthy Kids' Recipes They'll Gobble Down

It has been important to me since day 1 to feed Babycakes a variety of healthy foods, to limit sugar-y desserts and drinks, and to encourage play/movement/exercise.  I wanted to give her the best possibility of a happy healthy life, something I believe is taught and modeled. Because of this, she is really willing to try any new food...which I love. ... Read more » about 10 Healthy Kids' Recipes They'll Gobble Down

Easter Fail + {Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf}

We mixed things up a bit this year and decided to go to Easter church on Saturday night, so that we could spend Sunday down in town with my inlaws for egg-hunting and lunch.  Babycakes got dressed up in the cutest little purple dress, sweater, and of course her signature pink cowgirl boots -- and we went to church.  About 15 minutes into the church service, whilst singing some uplifting & celebratory song, I panicked!! ... Read more » about Easter Fail + {Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf}

Nourishment + {Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese}

I was planning on sharing this recipe yesterday, but as I was writing...something didn't feel right about honoring Lorrie and then tacking on "and here's some mac & cheese."  Though I know she would have loved this recipe :) She loved savory meals paired with fresh fruit!  When I created this recipe, I was not really thinking about dieting or weight-loss or calories.  Nope, I was thinking about nourishmen ... Read more » about Nourishment + {Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese}

Gone Too Early: The Lovely Lorrie Fenn

When I first started blogging, I immediately started reading a handful of weightloss and healthy-living related blogs to find out more about a) how to do it, b) how often makes sense, c) how to have a unique voice, and d) to plug in to this "community" for support and encouragement.  What I found in my search is the most wonderful group of ladies on the planet. Who just get me. Who identify with wanting to photograph our food before digging in, even at a restaurant. ... Read more » about Gone Too Early: The Lovely Lorrie Fenn

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