The Best Smoothies

I have been so very busy recently that I had been skimping on breakfast.  I would just grab an apple or banana and hit the road.  Now for some people that might be all they need to get going, but I need a whole lot more to keep me going until lunchtime.  Sitting down with a bowl of oatmeal or some fruit and yogurt is just not an option for me right now with my crazy schedule, so I had to do something.  

Resolutions for Healthier Eating

It’s almost that time again!  The year is closing out and 2012 is just a couple of days away.  When the new year comes in people make it a point to create resolutions for it.  Most of these resolutions have to do with being healthy.  Maybe people want to start eating healthier or start working out or both.  So if you are trying to resolve to eat healthier, you are not alone.  Here are some tips that can really help you along the way to a healthier and happier life.  

Recipe Sites For You

On of the most convenient ways to get a hold of a recipe is to simply hop online and type in a search for whatever you are looking for.  There are numerous recipe databases and sites to be found on the internet, which means that there are incredibly large amounts of recipes out there just waiting for you.  Just say you are looking for a certain recipe with a special diet twist.  You might have to search and search in order to find that exact recipe on dozens of recipe sites.  How do you know which site would be your best bet to start out on? Help is here, my cooking friend.  You can see…

Easy Recipes for Moving

It’s official, I am now a homeowner!  Over the weekend I moved into my new place, and I am just so excited.  Of course, the house is still filled with boxes that are waiting to be unpacked and sorted through, but I would much rather be spending my time on the internet than unpacking.  That was obvious the second that moving company Los Angeles was out the door, I was hooking up my router.   Alas, here I am to share with you how I have been surviving off of one pot meals while I was all packed up.  I have a crock pot recipe for chicken chili that is absolutely delicious.  I bought all of the veggies pre…

Summer Fiesta

There is nothing more refreshing on a warm summer evening than spread of fish tacos, guacamole, and mango salsa. There is something about putting together a Mexican feast for your friends and family that is overwhelming satisfying. I’ve been doing Summer Fiesta Parties at my house every summer for the past couple of years now. It’s a wonderful opportunity to try new funky flavors, and it really doesn’t require a lot of “cooking”, as most of the food is prepared fresh and not cooked. Think fresh salsa, fresh guacamole, fresh tortillas, and fresh fish. The only kitchen appliance you will really need is a food processor to make the salsa, guacamole, and garnishes. If you…

Summer’s Best Produce

There is not anything much better than enjoying fresh summer produce on a lazy afternoon.  My husband and I turn off our direct tv daily, and head off to the local farmer’s market every Saturday morning to pick up some of the best and freshest produce that we can enjoy for the week to come, and we have a couple plants of our own in our tiny garden.  There are so many options, but be sure that you are actually picking the summer produce that is best during summertime months.  Here’s a quick guide on what to buy and even tips on preparing fantastically tasty produce. Corn – In our household corn seems to be…