Lemony Quinoa Bowl

Sometimes you just need a quick, healthy, and satisfying lunch.  In cases like these, I’ve been known to throw together a big salad or rice bowl with everything I have.  But the other day I needed something even simpler than that.  With only a few veggies, some quinoa, which cooks much quicker than rice, and [...]

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Now THAT is a Picnic Sandwich

Yes, that is a BLT with avocado.  Yes, it was a rocking sandwich.  And yes, I used real bacon.  Oh, and yes you are totally jealous.
I have been avoiding real bacon for fear of the saturated fat for years now.  And let’s be honest, while it has it’s own place in the world, turkey bacon [...]

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An Easy and Comforting Lunch

I know, it’s not sweet potato season. After all, the time for that is Fall, when it’s cold and windy and you’re bundled in sweaters.
I tried to explain this to myself the other day as I pulled one of our remaining bunch of sweet potatoes from their home in the closet. And [...]

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Fight Back Friday – Tempeh Roast

It’s that time of the week again! Yes, it’s Friday – which means it’s the last day of the work day and is fabulous in and of itself. BUT, it’s also Fight Back Friday, a fabulous event run by Kristen over at Food Renegade highlighting some delicious REAL FOOD recipes.

I am by no [...]

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Kitchen Sink Wheatberry Salad

Heidi is the master of grain salads. Each and every one that she makes looks so delicious.

So when I found myself with some leftover wheatberries this week along with some quickly rotting veggies, I threw together this tasty and healthy lunch with what I had on hand. It’s not really a recipe. More of a [...]

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