Category: Food
One Million Moms wants Boycott of New Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The conservative group One Million Moms is once again outraged by Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. They are calling for a boycott of the new flavor called “Schweddy Balls” which was inspired by a 1998 Saturday Night Live skit. The alliance said on its website: “The vulgar new flavor has turned something as innocent as ice […]
Pumpkin Shortage 2011 – Get Your Pumpkins Early!
Although farmers in the Midwest will fill some of the void, there is no doubt that pumpkin crops in the Northeast were severely damaged by hurricane Irene. As a matter of fact, some farmers reported that their entire patch of 15 to 20 thousand pumpkins were completely destroyed. Therefore we anticipate a shortage and higher prices. If […]
Soccer Snack Ideas
Soccer season is in full swing for us and yet again we need soccer snack ideas! There is not much time between when we get home from school and when the soccer game starts so we need to plan our snack out ahead of time! Our go to snack before the game is a banana, […]
This Week’s Meatless Monday Recipes
Meatless Monday, is a campaign that encourages people to “cut out meat one day a week” for health and environmental benefits. Eliminating meat doesn’t automatically make your diet healthier. It’s still important to eat the right balance of healthy foods and to limit your intake of unhealthy foods. Here is this week’s Meatless Monday Recipes […]
Watermelon Lime Popcicles
The kids and I were watching the Disney Channel and they showed some great recipes. Michael Symon and Daphne Oz show Jake Short and Stefanie Scott from Disney Channel’s “A.N.T Farm” how to make some yummy Watermelon Lime Popsicles. Disney has set up “Magic of Healthy Living for Families” website. On this site there are […]
Superfoods for Weight Loss
If you caught our post for fighting belly fat “Five Tips for Losing Belly Fat“, you will want to make sure and add these 3 Superfoods mentioned on Dr Oz’s show earlier this week. Lose inches on your waist line and help prevent bloating.
Have 1/4 cup of golden berrieseach day. This fruit from Brazil is […]
Meatless Monday Menu Plan
Have you joined Meatless Monday’s? It’s the international campaign that encourages people to not eat meat on Mondays to improve their health and the health of the planet. Here is the new meal plan for this week’s Meatless Monday – Enjoy!
Eggplant Chard Fritatta: Breakfast
Swiss chard is boiled, chopped and sautéed with onion, garlic and cayenne […]
Easy Crock Pot Meatball Recipe
Easy Crock Pot Meatballs
I have an amazing mom. Truly one of the best on the planet and I am not biased, I have five siblings who would full-heartedly agree with me. So, when I come across a meal which is one she happens to love and it’s as easy as this one is, it’s a […]
Crock Pot Recipe Hawaiian Pork Chops
Tomorrow’s dinner is already on the calendar, the chops are waiting in the fridge and dinner will be a snap! I am going to marinate my pork chops overnight to add to the flavor as well as make the prep consist of any one step when walking out the door.
Hawaiian Pork Chops:
• 4 boneless pork […]
Tomorrow’s Crock Pot Meal
Salsa Chicken is on! It’s Monday night… enjoy that Mac & Cheese for dinner knowing that tomorrow’s dinner is already planned out as well. Trust me, that makes for a much more enjoyable meal. Salsa Chicken is on the calendar for tomorrow night and it sounds good to me! I have not tried this recipe […]
