Figgy Salad (with Grapefruit Vinagrette and Paprika Almonds)

What a crazy time it seems to be for just about everyone right now. As I write this post I should be studying for my online nutrition final. And by studying I mean reading the 8 chapters that I’m supposed to have read since the mid-term. When will I ever learn…

One thing I did learn? [...]

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Going Bananas for Granola

This is not your typical granola. In a good way…
Now don’t get me wrong, I love me some delicious granola as much as the next gal. What I don’t like is the massive amounts of oil used to make it, the white sugars that taint my perfectly healthy whole grain oats and [...]

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Homemade Almond Milk

In an effort to eat more and more whole foods, I find myself quickly switching over to foods that I can make myself. Now before you laugh and think, “why this girl must have a lot of time on her hands” (which sometimes I think too), hear me out.
There are some things that are worth [...]

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Buttered Beets

This isn’t really a recipe. In fact, I’m sad to say that I couldn’t even remember what temperature I cooked these babies at. I had to look at someone else’s guidelines…

But wait, don’t leave yet. Recipe or not, this is a tasty and healthy dish, packed with cancer fighting and heart healthy nutrients as well [...]

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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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