Have you ever forgotten to pull your ground beef from the freezer in time for dinner? Use this quick & easy, hands-off method for Instant Pot Ground Beef to save your meal plan and get dinner on the table! Perfect for making tacos or my homemade hamburger helper! Have you ever forgotten to pull the meat out of the freezer for dinner, but you didn’t realize it until it was already too late? Me ... Continue Reading
Losing Weight with Real Food
Losing weight with real food isn’t complicated. These 4 reasons explain why whole foods support healthy weight loss over the typical “diet” food on the market. Learn more about how to start eating real food with my 30-Minute Dinners meal plans! Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year? I’ve made that one before, back before I quit making resolutions altogether. I used to make ... Continue Reading
Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos
Learn how to make black bean and corn salsa tacos with this easy recipe! Uses homemade salsa and can be topped with avocado, cilantro-lime rice, lime crema, and more! Have you ever thumbed through a magazine at the grocery checkout and found one that you simply COULD NOT pass up? That’s how these black bean and corn salsa tacos were born. I saw the recipe, knew my family would love it, and knew I had ... Continue Reading
In Season Produce for January 2023
Enjoy this In Season Produce Guide for January with fresh fruits, vegetables and recipe inspirations, like Sweet Kale Salad and Weeknight Veggie Stir Fry, to help you prepare wholesome meals for the whole family this winter! Now that the holiday season is behind us, and we’ve set goals for the coming year - Doesn’t it feel like it’s time to get back into the swing of things - minus all of the hectic holiday ... Continue Reading
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
You'll love this easy homemade fajita seasoning recipe. It’s perfect on chicken, shrimp, steak and even fajita vegetables. Use it to make slow cooker chicken fajitas or even as a substitute for taco seasoning on taco night. Making your own spice mix is one of the easiest ways to save money on groceries (which we’re all trying to do these days!) and avoid the unhealthy filler ingredients commonly found in ... Continue Reading
Whole Foods Meal Plan: January 2023
This Whole Foods Meal Plan for January 2023 is the perfect guide to help you meet all of your new year goals for healthy eating at home. Enjoy delicious seasonal salads like our Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad and nourishing bowls of Classic Hearty Chili and Hearty Minestrone Soup. Wow - Can you believe that it’s already a new year?! Everyone is usually making new year resolutions right about now…because ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Smoothie Without a Blender
I drink my favorite green smoothie almost every morning, but what do you do if you're moving or in a season of transition, and you can't access your blender? Learn how to make a smoothie without a blender with just 3 ingredients and this simple tutorial. Don’t forget to try my 5 day smoothie fast! Several years ago, Mr. Crumbs and I took advantage of a date night and browsed the aisles at Costco. While holding ... Continue Reading
5 Day Smoothie Fast
This 5 Day Smoothie Fast cleanses the body gently using fresh fruits and vegetables for five days, never making the same smoothie recipe twice! You can also add a boost of protein to the smoothies with these helpful tips. Have you ever been interested in doing a smoothie fast, but it seems too daunting? I know I have felt that way. The thought of not eating solid foods for a few days seemed a bit too ... Continue Reading
Eating Real Food on a Budget
Eating real food on a budget isn't hard, but it does take work! Use this extensive list to help you start taking your next steps toward healthier living. Using processes like meal planning, batch cooking, and making food substitutions you CAN feed your family healthy food every day! Years ago, my husband asked if we could cut out processed food. For a minute I’m sure I looked like a deer caught in ... Continue Reading
Instant Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Homemade hot chocolate is the perfect treat for a winter night! Make it in single servings or a big batch to give as gifts. Better than Alton Brown’s hot chocolate, you’ll love this recipe. Pair it with candy cane cookies and you’ve got the holidays in your lap. A cozy evening as a family is not complete without a healthier peanut butter cookie and homemade hot chocolate. I’ve recreated several of our ... Continue Reading
