Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
Make a refreshing drink at your next party with this icy citrus berry combo. For an adult twist, spike these slushies with a shot of tequila, vodka or rum. Directions In a blender, combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, soda water…
This tasty flavorful dish is the perfect meal to serve to guests! Dust off the picnic table and get ready to host a party – this recipe is a sure win. The tofu protein-packed dish will please even your meat…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RediscoverLaMorena #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias As a native San Diegan, I grew up eating Mexican food and as an adult, I’m obsessed with trying new…
Beet Sabji is a delicious vegetarian recipe that is healthy, colorful and a crowd pleaser. The Indian spice combos of tumeric, ginger and cumin really jazz up the vegetables. Excellent dish to prepare in advance and serve at a lunch or dinner…
Infuse your summer smoothies with spinach! it’s pretty, and a way to sneak in extra nutrients such as potassium, iron and calcium into your kid’s smoohies! The pineapple, banana and maple syrup gives this super smoothie a tropical twist. Directions Place…
I’ve used vegetables and fruits to dye Easter eggs before, but I never really entertained the thought of dying noodles until now! Blue noodles are easily achieved by boiling red cabbage and then soaking rice-based noodles (or lightly cooking) in…
We were invited to attend a birthday dinner last night and of course, I offered to bring a side dish. At about 1 pm, I started to realize I wasn’t going to get any more hours in my day and…
My husband went to pick up some fresh fish from Catalina Offshore Products here in San Diego and came home with a bag of seaweed. “So, we’re having seaweed for dinner?” I asked pointedly. He explained that he did indeed fulfill…
When I was five, my Mom decided to start taking classes at a fancy pantsy cooking school. Instead of traditional spaghetti dinners, mealtime turned into gourmet test-kitchen every night. There were some hits and misses, but one of my fondest…
THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER! Congrats to the winner! Spring has sprung, and I couldn’t be more excited! We had lots of rain this year here Southern California, so we are currently being rewarded with lots of flowers – and…
‘Tis the season for Rainbow Chard and it’s everywhere! Not only am I getting it in my CSA, but I see it cropping up in neighborhood gardens and it’s filling the produce aisles at the local stores. I’ll be dedicating…
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Chilly winter days just beg for comfort food! This creamy chowder will hit the spot, but without the high-fat guilt. It’s also loaded with potassium rich sweet potatoes. Sweet Potato & Spicy Corn Chowder with Shrimp Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive…
Stop throwing your celery leaves away! These typically discarded leaves can transform into a delicous and healthy pesto sauce! Combined with walnuts, this tasty sauce also incorporates zesty lemon with hints of red pepper. Not only are you repurposing, but…
When it’s cold and blustery outside, I want to wrap up in a blanket and eat a huge pile of mashed potatoes or some other mass carbo-laden feast. I know I won’t feel good about myself after a comfort binge,…
Will I ever tire of pumpkin? I think not! Quiche is sort of my easy go-to thing to make when I have guests coming for a little bite to eat. The beauty of quiche is that it may be served…