I love pasta! I'm always coming up with new recipes, and searching the web for new ones too. This recipe for Cashew Basil Pesto Penne was provided to me by Ancient Harvest, a company which provides plant-based, gluten-free products. There Pow! Pasta Green Lentil Penne which is featured in this recipe is made with just two ingredients, green lentil flour and organic quinoa flour. It's perfect for those looking to make healthier food choices.   Disclosure: I was provided product in exchange for this post. INGREDIENTS 1 Box Ancient Harvest POW! Green Lentil Penne 1 12 oz Keep reading...

When you think of Fall, what do you think of? I think of cooler weather, sweaters and pumpkin pie! I think of Thanksgiving, a new school year, and apples! When I think of apples, I think of fresh baked apple crisp. Yum! Today, I'm sharing a tasty recipe for Festive & Quick Apple Crisp from Milton's Craft Baker's. This delicious recipe features Milton's Organic Himalayan Salt Crackers. It's a simple recipe you're sure to enjoy! It's the perfect dessert for the cozy Fall evenings ahead. Milton’s Festive & Quick Apple Crisp Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 cup Milton’s Organic Keep reading...

These yummy brownies feature a special ingredient.  LIVfit Superfood® Organic Cacao Powder. You get the great chocolate taste with the added benefits of organic cacao superfood. Benefits include protein, antioxidant flavanols and polyphenols, plus vitamins, minerals and natural fiber. Delicious and good for you? What's not to love? These brownies also include one of my favorite foods, avocado! I'd eat an avocado a day if I could. Not only are they delicious, they're also very good for you.     Ingredients 1 avocado 1/4 c Manuka honey 1/2 c unsweetened apple Keep reading...

SunButter Sunflower butter is a great, healthy option for just about anyone! Those with nut allergies will love using SunButter as a replacement for peanut butter. SunButter is packed with yummy sunflower seeds. It provides as much protein and more micro nutrients, like magnesium, Vitamin E, zinc and iron, than traditional nut butters, and contains less saturated fat. SunButter makes delicious sandwiches, and so much more. Because of the high amounts of nut allergies, some schools forbid nut butter be brought to school. In these cases, SunButter is a wonderful lunch and snack option! Keep reading...

With the New Year comes healthy eating. I have gained so much weight in the last year that I've come to the decision that this year, there will be a change. I started my new journey at the beginning of the month. I figured the start of a new year is as great a time as any to start on my new goal - to lose 25 pounds.       I've been trying my best to stay away from sugary, high calorie, unhealthy foods as much as possible. I've been eating lots of fruits and veggies and drinking lots of tea. I love the variety of teas I received from Buddha Teas and have Keep reading...

We've been so busy lately. It seems we're always on the go. With the kids in different extra curricular activities, we're always off to one thing or another. As soon as the bus drops them off at home, the girls have a few minutes to grab a quick snack before we're back out the door. Tuesdays and Thursdays they have hula, on Wednesdays they have acting and theatre games. These after school activities are wonderful, but it sure does keep us going. After a long day at school, as soon as they get home, both girls are hungry! One of the first things they do is look for something to eat. I try to Keep reading...

The T-fal 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker & Fryer is a great addition to any kitchen. It's an awesome multi-functioning product that allows you to braise, sauté, simmer, brown, boil, keep food warm, and fry! With a handy removable timer, fry basket and consistent temperature, it is the go-to gadget to ensure a perfectly golden and crispy meal every time.   Disclosure: I received this item in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.   The T-fal 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker & Fryer is available at Amazon for $99.99 With Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings Keep reading...

As parents are gearing up for Halloween, did you know that according to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $2.08 billion on candy this year. As if that isn’t alarming enough, recent reports estimate that on Halloween, the average American child will collect in the range of 3,500-7,000 calories of candy! That's a lot of calories! Too much, and it's something we don't always think about. Coined ‘America’s Green Nutritionist’, Kate Geagan, a frequent guest on morning news and talk shows, has helped millions of Americans fall in love with healthier, greener food choices that Keep reading...