I certainly can’t take credit for this refreshing, invigorating drink, but I have been making countless jars of it, and drinking it down every day since learning about it last week. along with my {seemingly} very thirsty children. *****I have edited this to say that perhaps I am a bit “crunchy” or have weird taste buds .… Continue Reading
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Food Links to Love!
As promised last week, here are a few of the foods that our Trim Healthy Mama Book Club consumed in our times together! Some day I’d love to do my own post on these muffins and the chicken Ceasar wraps, but until then {and in case I don’t get to it!}, some of you have been asking… Continue Reading
Shrimp Pad Thai ~ The Trim & Healthy Way
As promised, here is the Pad Thai recipe! If you want a reeeeally easy, but not quite as authentic pad thai taste, you can always buy one of those seasoning packs at the grocery store. That’s how I and my first serving of konjac noodles fell in love. But you do have to watch out… Continue Reading
A Little of This ‘n That
Here’s a random list of happy things and inspirations from my past couple of weeks. This Quinoa & Black Bean Salad is healthy and scrumptious! I found it here and have enjoyed it twice so far. Quinoa is high in protein, gluten free, and low glycemic. There now, even if you don’t care a bit about… Continue Reading
Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
During the past few weeks when the weather was so unusually warm, I made quite a lot of smoothies for Phil and whomever happened to be helping him with work at our new house. I also made this dairy & sugar-free frappe for myself on a number of occasions, or with regular milk {which in my… Continue Reading
A Quick Hello
Here I am at last. . . checking in for only a few minutes. I wanted to say “hi” to all of you out there doing some form of this month’s challenge with me and encourage you to keep on . . . for 10 more days! {Here are links to Shoshanna’s articles regarding the… Continue Reading
Day Seven {& Wonderful Cabbage Salad}
We’ve come this far! And so far, so good. I haven’t seen too much weight dropping yet, but I’m hoping that’s because I’m building muscle, muscle, muscle, and not because I’m eating too many chewy chocolate bars, other almond products, eggs, and avocados. I might have to watch out for that! I feel pretty good most… Continue Reading
Oh The Things You Can Do . . .
{with Almond Flour} One of the most difficult parts of the first phase of the Maker’s Diet for us is not being able to sink our teeth into bread, or most any type of starch for that matter. No potatoes No beans And definitely no bread. Lentils are about as starchy as you can get.… Continue Reading
Grilled Vegetables w/ Yogurt Sauce
The idea for this recipe came some years ago while I was still living at home in my parent’s house, and I just seasoned and doctored it a little til I felt it was right! It has probably been the most loved, most-asked-for recipe that I have ever made {besides bread}, and since some have… Continue Reading
