From the mouth of my husband this afternoon, he shared that throughout his life he has never liked vegetables more than when we just roast them in the oven. He loves the crispy broccoli and cauliflower mix that is easy to make as well. Honestly, I am beginning to wonder if you can’t just cook … Continue reading
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Anniversary of the gluten
I was reminded through the nifty Facebook memories that 7 years ago I was in the hospital. My pancreas and liver were showing signs of stress, and I had been deathly ill at home for a week or so. I couldn’t leave the restroom and I had begun vomiting awesomeness as well. This wasn’t anything … Continue reading
Dabbling with different oils
I first learned about Young Living Essential oils from a Crossfit friend, she had started using them and was sharing about some of the benefits she had experienced. Interested I ordered a starter kit in 2014. I loved the oils, and how amazing my house smelt after diffusing them. The kids loved how peace and … Continue reading
They eat what I eat….or they don’t eat
As my husband and I realized that there have been some negative behaviors, grumpy attitudes, and just a lack of ‘umph’ in our family the past few months we also realized we have ‘let things go’. School starting and all the transitions and changes that occur as a result of having a teacher and a … Continue reading
Paleo* Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce…
So in an attempt to squash a craving I have been having for amazing Alfredo sauce and pasta I searched the internet machine and came across this amazing recipe. With a little tweaking I found the ingredients at the farmers market and T-Dogg and I went to work in the kitchen. The result was a … Continue reading
SQUASH!! Not as in the onomatopoeia but as in Spaghetti Squash
Recently someone asked me how I make our spaghetti and meatballs. I honestly can’t believe I remembered, the only thing that helped was that we are having spaghetti and meatballs for dinner after Zandyr’s baseball game. Unfortunately I cannot remember who asked!! So here is my super easy spaghetti squash recipe. Step 1: Purchase a … Continue reading
kakes!! with a K for Kristie!
Alrighty so tomorrow is the big game, Go HAWKS! and also my husbands birthday! As an inspiration I am making him a Seahawks birthday cake, with homemade fondant and yummy delicious buttercream frosting. I made the cake/brownie sheet last night so that it could cool, then I attempted to make a marshmallow fondant, wasn’t as … Continue reading
Cookies for Santa!
When I told Zandyr that we were going to make cookies for Santa his first response was, “Santa only likes chocolate chip!” Request granted. Then he asked why we were making gluten free ones, he doesn’t think Santa is allergic to gluten. I then told him that we want Santa to be healthy too, and … Continue reading
Hitting up the Roots! German Beef Rouladen for dinner!
I decided to try something a little different with my thin cut round steak this evening, normally I do proscuitto herb roll ups, but something was telling me to go with tradition. Ingredients: 6 slices bacon 1/2 onion, sliced mustad 6 pickles, sliced thin cut round steak Preheat oven to 350 Lay out the thin … Continue reading
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows!
I have been spending quite a bit of time on Pinterest today, first looking for goodies for my sons teachers, now moving into goodies for our orphaned thanksgiving dinner. I honestly believe that the sole purpose of that website is to suck time away from peoples lives, but it is so addicting!! I invited people … Continue reading