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Powders and produce for smoothies

Since smoothies have been dominating my morning routine I have gone through a lot of different ingredients – from protein and green powders to frozen fruit and veggies. Here are my thoughts on what I’ve tried so far…maybe you will find something you are interested in trying out too? ****** Amazing Grass is one of my favorite companies and they have tons of products.  I’ve never found one I don’t like.  I prefer the chocolate amazing meal above all the others (as a main ingredient in a smoothie), but they make green superfood powders too that can… Read more >

The weekly menu

Meatless Monday for the second week in a row.  I’m gonna try to see if I can remember to keep the MM trend going.  My brain sometimes forgets what days are what, but since I’m trying to do more plant based dinners, I may as well go with the theme of alliteration. Monday was the last day of “school” for me and P.  🙁  Since we get home late(r) after school, I usually try to have it ready to go before we leave.  Make ahead recipes are invaluable when you are busy and it seems like… Read more >

BBQ Tempeh Potato salad

THIS WAS SO GOOD!  Pardon the cap locks but wowzers.  Emphasis necessary. Normally I wait to share dinners with my weekly menu recaps, but I had to get this up asap because it needs to go on all your lists for next week’s meal plan.  Promise? BBQ Tempeh Potato Salad [veg, gluten free, dairy free, nut free] 10 red potatoes, diced 1-2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 red bell pepper 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 head romaine, chopped 6 oz. Lightlife tempeh bacon* 3/4 cup corn 1 tbsp lime juice 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 1/4… Read more >

My mom’s birthday weekend

This weekend was a blast, and it’s not just because I was at my parents’ house with tons of support, but also because my dad threw my mom a big party for her 60th birthday and I got to see so many family members who I haven’t seen in way too long. It was so awesome.  Have I mentioned how much I love my family? Despite having so many hands on deck to help with the littles, I felt (feel) like a zombie for far too much of the day, but I think that has a… Read more >

Allergy friendly products

Continuing the “safe things I can buy to feed my child with allergies” series on the blog… Regarding this fully cooked pork belly from Trader Joe’s: Hello Elise, Thank you for contacting us with your product inquiry.  In response, our Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Pork Belly processed in a facility with tree nuts, peanuts and sesame.  However, the product is not processed on the same equipment lines with any of these allergens. We do hope this information helps, and we thank you for shopping with us at Trader Joe’s. Sincerely, Hazel Trader Joe’s Customer Relations To… Read more >