(For Juicing) 2 oranges 1 lemon 2 carrots 1/2-inch ginger, freshly grated ice Optional: fresh turmeric, 1/4 t. cayenne pepper Peel oranges, lemon, carrot. Cut into pieces to add to juicer. Add optional turmeric. Stir in cayenne pepper, if desired. Pour over ice.Read More
Keep food waste down with multiple options for lunches and dinners with these ingredients: Chicken breasts – season with s&p, seasoning of choice BBQ Sauce Pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces Red Onion, sliced thin Shredded cheese Nuun, Pita, or Flatbread Optional: Celery Cashews BBQ Chicken: Pan fry or grill chicken breasts till just about...Read More
Fast, easy, and healthy! This is a regular in my house. Double the recipe for leftovers! (Serves 4) 1 lb fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced 1 onion, sliced thin (color of choice) 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced (color of choice) 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 T. olive oil 1 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. freshly...Read More
(Serves 6) Salad: 1 package spinach (1-2 C per person) red onion, sliced thin 6-12 slices crispy bacon, crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced ~Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl or individual bowls Dressing: 2/3 C. organic canola oil (or oil of choice but I found olive oil too strong) 1/3 C. red wine...Read More
January 2021 Making a Big Decision My Breast Explant Journey The older you get, the less you care about stuff. Maybe I should rephrase that. The older you get, the more your priorities shift. Well, speaking for myself anyway. I don’t care as much about having the newest iPhone, trendy clothes, or manicures (although...Read More
YOU FOUND MOLD…… NOW WHAT?!?! Finding mold in your home can be daunting. I got you!! Holy crap, have I learned the hard way. Here are my suggestions: Hire a Professional Mold Inspector: A quality, thorough mold inspection should include different methods of sampling, inspecting the home visually, doing a humidity and thermal imaging check,...Read More
LYME DISEASE PREVENTION If you’re in a wooded or grassy area, wear long pants and closed shoes. That’s not always possible in hot summer months but try to avoid exposed skin as much as possible. Stay on trails, avoid walking through woods or tall grass. Ticks also love leaf piles and stacks of wood. Wear...Read More
YOU FOUND A TICK….. NOW WHAT?!?! 1. Pointed tweezers are the best. 2. Grip the tick as close to the head as possible at the bite area. 3. Pull upward firmly with a smooth, steady motion until the tick detaches. Squeezing or twisting the tick could increase the risk of infection. Spraying the tick with...Read More
Growing up, we had a period of time my mom had to get creative with meals to feed our family of six on a very tight budget. Here are not only some of those meal ideas but some of my own as well! Texas Hash (we lived in Illinois so I’m not sure where she...Read More
Grapes/Cheese (if you have time, make it into a kabob. Kids love kabobs!) Trail Mix – Make a batch of your own. Keep some in your car, at work, or anywhere to keep you from buying processed snacks. Nuts of choice raisins/craisins dried fruit/mulberries cacao nibs/choc chips seeds – pumpkin/sunflower, etc Turkey (or ham)...Read More
