Sides and Salads

Baby Greens with Avocado, Oranges, and Red Onion and a Review of “Wheat Belly”

September 6, 2011

“Did you know that eating two slices of whole wheat bread can increase blood sugar more than 2 tablespoons of pure sugar can?” How could this phrase not make you think twice? It caught my attention and I spent the weekend reading the new, fascinating book Wheat Belly. William Davis, the author, is a cardiologist [...]

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15 Tips for Buying Organic, Real Food on a Budget

August 4, 2011

Over the last few months we focused on eating Organic on a Budget. To tie it all together, here’s a recap of the topics we discussed. I also included a print link, so you can print these tips. 15 Tips for Buying Organic on a Budget Buy in season.

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Weekly Meal Plans

July 28, 2011

What’s for dinner tonight? How do you eat organic, real, unprocessed food on a daily basis without completely stressing out? How do you do it without it breaking the bank? With our busy lifestyles we all know we should eat better, but who has the time to make a menu, find recipes the whole family [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Roasted Vegetables

July 18, 2011

We just had the most amazing week at Black Mountain Ranch in Colorado and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! But first, another Organic, Real Food on a budget tip. As soon as we got home, our CSA box was waiting for us. We got all the organic fruit and vegetables in the photo above for just $20! If you’re not

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Caprese Salad with Basil Pesto

June 21, 2011

Plants don’t really grow for me. I’m not a great gardener. I wish I was. Moving around every couple of years doesn’t help because once I finally figure out what grows in that specific region, we pick up and move. One thing I do grow, despite my black thumb, is herbs. I have a few [...]

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Organic, Real food on a Budget – Swiss Chard with Red Onion and Bacon

June 10, 2011

Many of us are scared of leafy greens or simply don’t know what to do with them. I worked for my Mom’s catering company for many years. We used large kale leaves as the foundation for beautiful vegetable and fruit displays. Growing up, I thought large leafy greens were for decoration. Not to eat. Leafy greens aren’t very expensive and if [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Homemade Ranch Dressing

May 31, 2011

This spring, I received numerous emails asking, “How do you make organic food affordable?”. Many readers want to make changes, but need some help obtaining organic, real food, without breaking the bank. I’ve spent the last several years finding ways to cut costs and make organic food more affordable for my family and I want to share my ideas with you. All my posts this summer will be devoted to “Organic, Real Food – [...]

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Brown Rice Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

March 14, 2011

At least once a week I think of how fortunate I am. I’ve had many people come into my life over the last few years who’ve made it possible for me to cook and write, two things I love most. I’m fortunate enough to stay at home with my kids and I take pride in [...]

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

January 3, 2011

Many of us will make new health goals this week. We often start with great intentions, but get overwhelmed or simply fall back into old habits. I realize that going to a completely organic diet might seem daunting, but my goal is to help you make the transition without the stress. My motto is “Make one change a week”. That’s it. [...]

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Bacon and Steak Bites

December 17, 2010

Have you finished your Christmas shopping or planned your Christmas menu? I know we are all busy right now so I wanted to give you a quick and mouth-watering appetizer and a few last-minute gift ideas. Root is a 100% organic neutral grain spirit mixed with roots, herbs, spices, citrus and pure cane sugar. This [...]

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