Slacking..

Yup thats me right now, slacking off. Coming towards the end of my pregnancy has destroyed my energy to do anything... I mean I have to force myself to keep going, and not sit there and sleep all day! But I want you all to know that I have a few posts coming soon that I hope you enjoy, so hang in there!

It's so rewarding when...

Your daughter finally shows interest in the organic foods. She even has started asking me for certain things, like pistachio's and avocoado, she even asked for a salad with lots of tomatoes. It feels so good to hear those things come out of your childs mouth. It was hard work though, I have been offering her the healthiest things I possibly could from day 1, and here we are almost 4 years later, and it payed off. I just had to share with everyone how amazing it is that my daughter is learning where her food comes from and how to appreciate it, as well ans enjoy it to it's fullest! Namaste~

Keeping positive pays off..

No matter what the circumstances if you stay positive, I promise eventually you will see results. It has happened in my life in so many ways. I try to be the positive rock for the family, and try to see the better in each situation, and the lesson that can be taken from it. Just wanted to say that it does happen, so keep hope and keep on going. Don't give up!

New obsession..

I bought almond butter for the first time last week, and now I am seriously addicted, I can't get enough of it!! YUM!

I have had it on a sandwich with apples and honey.
Banana honey almond butter sandwich.
Apples dipped in it.
I have had it with jelly, and in smoothies. Seroiusly if you have never had it, you need to!

Can't wait!

It's just around the corner, we can all feel it coming. Spring. What am I talking about?

Fresh foods, farmers markets, hikes through the forest, gardening, picnics, and sooo much more. I know this is what I look forward to every year.

I can't wait for it all, I want to share all the fun and new fresh recipes with you!

Get moving #1

Even in the winter you can enough excersise. If it's too cold to go out, why not turn on some tunes and dance?

Pita pizzas!!

So going on a gallbladder diet, to me is just a step further into eating healthier. I also have to remember to get my growing baby enough nutrients as well as my daughter. So while I have to obtain a lower fat diet, my daughter (3 1/2) must have a higher fat diet. Cooking for so many different needs can be tough, but it's a challenge that I embrace.

I made my daughter an alfredo pita pizza:

With leftover alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, tomatoes and shredded cheese. Bake at 400 for 10 min. She picked and topped her own pizza.

I made myself a Pesto mushroom pita pizza:

I used pesto as sauce, just a thin layer, topped with: chopped mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, parmesan and shredded cheese. Cook the same way. It was nutritious and delicious. My daughter rather liked the mini pizza too!

I love a good challenge! Enjoy this simple, 20 min throw together meal!

Valentines cake...

Homemade strawberry cake and frosting!

This is dairy free!

Strawberry cake:

2 cups of unbleached flour
1 cup natural cane sugar
1 tbls. baking powder
1 teas sea salt
4 eggs
1/2 cup of canola oil, or apple sauce
1 cup pureed strawberries, can be fresh or frozen
1/2 cup of soy or almond milk, can use regular

Mix all dry and wet ingredints seperately, and add wet to dry, be sure not to over mix, pour into greaded 9x14 dish and bake at 350 for 30 - 35 min.

Icing:
1 box of powdered sugar, or 2 cups
4 tbls butter (for dairy free use smart balance)
4-6 tbsp of pureed strawberries
Fresh strawberries for decor.

Sift sugar into melted butter, add strawberries, and decorate!!

If you want the chocolate crust, it is not homemade, I am working on a recipe for that though. Here it is:

Buy a premade chocolate cake mix and melt 1 stick of butter, mix them together and press into pan before adding cake batter, and ta da!

Hope you all enjoy this :)

A little change up:

I will post my strawberry cake recipe here soon, but after that I will be posting some different types of recipes. I have been having terrible pain and I am sure that my gallbladder is the culprit. So I am cutting back on all sugars, fats, and adding in a higher fiber diet. I still want to eat yummy food too, so thats why I say I will be posting some newer recipes, as well as changing my weekly menu to accomodate me as well as the rest of the family. I look forward to a new challege in eating healthy!