This healthy carrot top pesto recipe is versatile, naturally vegan, and super budget-friendly. Plus, it helps to reduce food waste by making a delicious use of the carrot tops. Feel free to use any nuts that you have on hand for convenience and variety! Serve over a slice of freshly baked Artisan bread, baked potatoes, or pasta! Dear Carrot Tops, Where have you been my whole life?! You taste utterly ... Continue Reading
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Our Experience Doing the Whole30 with Kids
I am going to share with you how we did the Whole30 with kids. You will learn tips on how to succeed and recipes that are compliant with this lifestyle. Try my Whole30 recipes, eggroll in a bowl, and no-bake coconut blueberry pie. When my family did the Whole30 earlier this year, I jumped in with two feet. I: … and I also jumped in with two kids! So many people asked me so many questions about doing ... Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
My whole family LOVES these soft and chewy peanut butter granola bars. These healthy no-bake granola bars are SO much better than store-bought and only have 7 ingredients. Plus they’re ready in just 30 minutes! Don’t forget to try my apple oatmeal breakfast bars or jam oatmeal bars. You know you’ve done something right when the family fights over who gets the last piece of something you’ve made, like these ... Continue Reading
Why I Quit the Slow Carb Diet (pros and cons and what I’m doing instead)
Get the "skinny" on the slowcarb diet from a food blogger and real food fanatic - the pros, cons, and what boosted my own healthy living journey. For me, the weight roller coaster started early - in my 20's - and like many of you, I've struggled to find the right diet to suit my body type and my personality and lifestyle. When Mr. Crumbs and I were planning a cruise, I took up running and tried out the ... Continue Reading
18 Ways to Use Flaxseed
Need some great ideas for how to use flaxseed beyond smoothies? Check out these 18 easy ways to use flax seeds recipes in everyday cooking! It won't change the flavor of your recipes at all, and it’s healthy & affordable. Plus, it's perfect for vegan lifestyles! I don’t buy something unless I can figure out at least 2 different ways to use it. This is my approach to small kitchen appliances and the ... Continue Reading
Buffalo Chicken Salad
My all-time favorite, Buffalo Chicken Salad, has 6 different veggies + healthy protein. It’s quick & easy, versatile, and so delicious! Even the kids love it! Serve with my easy dinner rolls, or my no knead overnight artisan bread. To me, there's no such thing as a "salad recipe,” which makes today's post stranger than it already feels. I'm very much so the toss-it-in, see-what-else-it-needs, and ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping with a Farmers Market Budget
Shop with a Farmers Market Budget and use practical and straight-forward tips - including what to do before you leave and while you're shopping the market. Check out my posts on meal planning and seasonal shopping, for more support on real food budgeting. In the past, I’ve had a CSA subscription - where you get a box of fresh produce from a local farm. Everything was either certified organic or ... Continue Reading
Remove Labels from Jars: A Simple DIY with One Ingredient
Learn the simple trick to remove labels from jars using a common ingredient you already have on hand! Ready in minutes, cheaper than buying new jars! Consider reusing your jars to stock your real food pantry! Do you have any empty bottles and jars from grocery stores in your house? You know, the jars ones that you've emptied and washed, secretly hoping the dishwasher would get rid of the paper label and ... Continue Reading
Easy Baked Ziti
This Baked Ziti Recipe is a healthy classic comfort food with 9 different veggies; It can be made ahead of time; And it is deliciously frugal! Pairs perfectly with a kale caesar salad and avocado chocolate mousse for dessert! Traditionally, baked ziti is not considered a "healthy" dish with white pasta + loads of sauce + lots of cheese = a nutrition nightmare! But ever since I started preparing healthy ... Continue Reading
Homemade Corn Tortillas
This Homemade Corn Tortillas recipe is SO easy to make with only 3 simple ingredients. Gluten-free, freezer-friendly, soft, foldable, and perfect for taco night! When it comes to making slow cooker chicken fajitas for Tex-Mex night, my family’s favorite way to enjoy them is with my homemade flour tortillas. They are so much tastier and healthier than buying store-bought. After all, who wants to eat ... Continue Reading