Posts by "Josie"

The title may be a mouthful but so are these yummy pancakes! I like to start my mornings with a hearty breakfast and start my family on the right foot for the day with a nutrient packed  meal. These pancakes are full of protein and good fat from the sunflower butter w/ flax seeds. Oh [...]

Let’s face it, we all need a little dessert in our lives. I have a huge sweet tooth which can take over my taste buds and before I know it I’m devouring a whole cake. Portion control has always been an issue for me and I am not the type of person that can be [...]

Homemade pizza is one of my favorite meals to make but it takes hours for the dough to rise. When I’m craving pizza I’m not waiting hours to crush the craving! Normally, I would pick up the phone and order a pizza for delivery but my family would live on pizza if I’d let them, [...]

Let’s face it, life can be hectic and sometimes dinner is the last thing we want to think about.  Growing up in a single parent household my mom would work late nights and would turn towards easy and inexpensive meals. Convenience food can be very helpful on tired nights but unfortunately they’re not the healthiest. [...]

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day (yes, even when I was single) I have always loved the idea of taking one day out of the year and dedicating it to the ones in your life. Let’s face it, we know we should tell our loved ones everyday how special they are and what they mean to [...]

Many parties will be taking place with the Super Bowl right around the corner (especially for those of us in Central PA!). It can be very difficult to not overdo it with all the beer and fried food around. I try to enjoy myself and have a little bit of everything, that way I don’t feel [...]

Having two young kids can be a struggle in the kitchen. My oldest is 4 years old and up until the age of 3 was a great eater. I’m not sure when the ”veggies are yucky” phase comes in but it can make for a very frustrating meal experience. I miss the days of being able [...]

I love Fall with its cool days and crisp nights, I even look forward to the winter months (mostly because of the Holidays and food!) but after we ring in the New Year I’m ready for grills, flip flops and long summer nights. Once I pack up my holiday decor the urge for warm weather starts to take its [...]

One of my favorite snacks to eat is granola.  It’s healthy and very portable to keep hunger at bay while running errands. The problem I find with some store bought granola is it can be filled with a lot of fat, preservatives and nasty chemicals.  I’ve recently ventured out to make my own granola and [...]

As a mom my mornings can be very busy, and breakfast can be one of those forgotten meals amongst all the hecticness. It’s important (especially for moms) to fuel their bodies for the day. I have two young children–my 11 month old being the youngest, he requires a lot of attention. At times, it can [...]