Perhaps you are contemplating a vegan diet, you have a friend or loved one who is vegan or you simply want to reduce saturated fats and animal products in your diet. If you are new to these dietary restrictions, you might think that a vegan diet will leave you feeling deprived. However, many people … [Read more...] about Tips for Replacing Meat, Dairy and Eggs
Food and Recipes
Pack Your Child’s Lunchbox with Veggie-Rich Foods
Back to School is the perfect time to keep the kids on track by offering wholesome – yet always delicious - choices in their lunch box. Every school day is another opportunity for parents to pack some veggie-rich, nutritional and convenient foods in their kids’ backpack, from Garden Lites, the … [Read more...] about Pack Your Child’s Lunchbox with Veggie-Rich Foods
Infused Simple Syrups from Sonoma Syrup Co.
Sonoma Syrup Co. produces Infused Simple Syrups, Extracts and Bar Mixers handcrafted in small batches, made with local, botanical ingredients, and packaged in beautiful glass bottles which display beautifully on counters and in-home bars. Each Sonoma Syrup Co. product contains fresh organic fruit … [Read more...] about Infused Simple Syrups from Sonoma Syrup Co.
Meat on the Side – Delicious Vegetable Focused Recipes for Every Day
I admit, I have a cookbook addiction and have collected over 300+ cookbooks in my lifetime. Lucky for me, I have a pretty big house and my husband built me numerous shelves in our pantry for me to house all of my favorite books! Today, I get to introduce you to a new cookbook that I recently … [Read more...] about Meat on the Side – Delicious Vegetable Focused Recipes for Every Day
Noodle Pizza Recipe
Okay, I have to admit, I've never heard of a noodle pizza before, so when this recipe hit the email box, I had to check it out. The recipe is courtesy of a brand new cookbook that was just released. Here's some info about the cookbook and then the recipe will follow. Everyone wants to eat lighter … [Read more...] about Noodle Pizza Recipe
Talenti Gelato – Premium Gelato and Sorbetto
When the weather is hot & steamy outside, I like to go inside and cool off with an icy cold treat, like the premium gelato and sorbetto's you get from Talenti Gelato. If you've never tried this brand before, you're really missing out! Recently we had the opportunity to try out Tiramisu Gelato … [Read more...] about Talenti Gelato – Premium Gelato and Sorbetto
Easy-to-Make Granola Munchkins Recipe
I love quick and easy recipes, especially ones that I can do with my 7 year old granddaughter. She loves to help me in the kitchen, especially if we're making a recipe that serves as a special treat. Recently I was sent 2 bags of Viki's Granola in the original flavor and we used one of the bags … [Read more...] about Easy-to-Make Granola Munchkins Recipe
Tips for Brewing the Perfect Iced Tea at Home
How many of you knew that June was National Iced Tea month? I knew that only because I'm a big iced tea drinker. I love sweetened tea, flavored teas and everything in-between. With that said, I prefer to make my own here at home, than to buy the store-bought pre-made junk! Even though June is over, … [Read more...] about Tips for Brewing the Perfect Iced Tea at Home