Mexican Quinoa Mason Jar Salads
My obsession with mason jars is well-known and obvious from looking at many of my recipes. They are a kitchen must-have for me. I used to have a container drawer. What a nightmare it was every morning, scrambling to find the right lids to fit containers while making lunches (and throwing out a few cuss […]
Ants-on-a-log: 6 Alternatives for allergy conscious schools
Ants on a log. An uncomplicated and fun way to get your kids to eat veggies and a plant-based protein, right? For some parents this snack still works, but for many, there are allergy considerations to take into account, and the need to comply with your school’s requirements to protect those children who can have severe allergic reactions.
Chocolate Quinoa Snack Bars
I struggled to decide where to include these awesome chocolate bars! Healthy snacks? Treats? Kids Corner? The truth is they fit under all three categories. These bars make a big batch, which set me up to have healthy snacks ready to go for lunches and when I need a quick energy pick me up. These bars […]
Homemade Quinoa Crust Pizza’s
I LOVE pizza! A few years ago I hopped on the cauliflower pizza crust wagon–so good. I still really enjoy those, but right now, I am into the quinoa pizza crust. Quinoa is actually the seed of a herbaceous plant. It is an unusual food that can be prepared like a grain and provides complete […]
Rainbow Chard Wrap with a Smoky Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Walking in my garden early in the morning before the day’s chaos begins is in a way my form of meditation. It grounds me, helps me focus and center in on what I want to accomplish in my day. I plant rainbow chard every year, there is something about these grand dark green leaves with […]