I picked up a couple of persimmons when they came in season (October through February) with the plan to come up with some type of relish or chutney. After a long day of meal prep (I always end up doing more than I should) I wanted to experiment with this cheery looking fruit. As with …
Wild Lavender Spa – The Best Spa in Knoxville for ethical beauty products
For ethical beauty products and zero waste shopping check out Wild Lavender Spa in Knoxville! Many of you know that I have stepped up my game when it comes to waste reduction. since my first post about the zero waste effort many years ago. That was one of my bigger goals for 2018 as I …
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Dino’s Fig and Marcona Almond Yogurt Parfait
Dino’s fig and marcona almond yogurt parfait is not so much a recipe as it is a suggestion for a fabulous food combination. I’d say the adult culinary combination to rival kids peanut butter and jelly, although, if your children are anything like mine, they’ll want some of this delightful dish! It never fails, when …
Avocado Salsa
I’ve been making this recipe forever, and by that I mean nearly twenty years! It’s just so good I have to share it with the TOM Tribe. Recently, my grandma passed away at age 90 and through my reminiscing of her, food came to mind. She was an amazing cook and I grew up eating …
Easy BBQ Chicken Nachos with Root Vegetable Chips
This is another easy nacho style recipe that my family enjoys. I know it looks and sounds all fancy schmancy but it’s super easy to throw together on a weeknight; or if you are a super-make-everything-from-scratch kinda cook I also have you covered. No matter how you go about it these BBQ Chicken Nachos are …
Healthy Nachos for the Entire Family – No Corn
Who doesn’t love a good nacho dish? We all enjoy eating this sinful pleasure but if you are focused on maintaining your health you might want to skip the regular nacho fare and opt for this healthy nachos recipe. Eating out is a rare occasion for our family as we tend to prefer home prepared …
Can you “catch up” when you have sleep debt?
You hit snooze on the alarm for the fifth time this morning. As you drag your tired body out of bed, you count the hours of sleep you’ve missed out on this week due to late work nights, social engagements or too much TV. As you head for the shower you think to yourself, “I’ll …
Healthier menstrual choices for you and the environment
In the Start Here section of this site, you’ll find twelve baby steps to get you on your way towards leading a healthier lifestyle. These are an excellent starting point for someone who is just beginning to focus on achieving the best health possible. The last step in the start here section is to work …
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Handy Knife Skills for the kitchen
Knowing a few knife skills in the kitchen will take you a long way towards preparing a dish that’s Instagram worthy. Want to eat healthier? Know how to wield a knife properly and get started chopping, dicing, slicing those vegetables! There are three knives that you will use most in the kitchen Chef’s Knife – …
4 Reasons People Don’t Worry about Waste Reduction
Several things hinder many folks from prioritizing environmental issues such as waste reduction. Let’s look at a few of these reasons and try to see from a different perspective. Reason 1: I don’t have time or money to go green Look, I get it, and I can relate. Just because I write about going green …
Avocado, Goat Cheese and Bacon Crustless Quiche – Low Carb and Keto Friendly
Avocado and Goat Cheese are a perfect pair but when you add in bacon it really packs a flavorful punch. You’ll love this crustless quiche so much you won’t miss the crust. Hey, but if you do, don’t let me stop you from pouring it into a pie crust! When my husband and I lived …
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Good Golly Tamale – the best tamales of my life!
The sun warmed our backs as we walked through Market Square past the stands of fresh vegetables, eggs, and baked goods. Heading to the familiar spot where we hoped to be the first in line for a tamale. As we rounded the corner, we could see a line already forming in front of the cart …
Sushi Bowls for the entire family with low carb option!
Everyone in the family will be happy with these make your own sushi bowls since there are options for both sushi-rice and a low-carb option for those of us following a grain-free, paleo, or ketogenic lifestyle. The beauty of this recipe is that it uses smoked salmon; that means you can keep the ingredients in …
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Easy Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Healthier Taco Tuesday! When you’re looking for a quick dinner recipe that the entire family will enjoy, look no further than these easy taco stuffed bell peppers. Made with only five ingredients yet you can take them to the next level with toppings such as sour cream, salsa, diced onions, jalapeños, sliced olives, avocado or …
How to make the best choices when going organic
Since I believe that organic foods (while not perfect) are far superior to conventional and especially genetically altered food, my goal is to purchase organic whenever possible. My great-grandparents never had to worry about going organic since modern farming methods didn’t exist. You can still go organic even if you are operating on a tight …
Korean Lettuce Wraps
Korean Lettuce Wraps are a perfect addition to your table if you are having a Korean Culture Night at home. Children will enjoy wrapping tender bites of meat in a lettuce leaf bite by bite! Using leafy greens for a wrap means we are eating more healthy vegetables so that is a bonus in nutrition. …
Spring is the perfect time to reset your mind, body, emotions
Spring is almost here and there’s no better time to focus on your health. A cleanse or short detox can help you to do a spring reset or just stay on track with your health goals. A detox is simply a way to rid your body of toxins that have built up. Spring is the …
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Korean Dinner Night to help kids explore countries and cultures
In my post describing how we use cookbooks to explore countries and cultures, I mentioned how much we love Korean culture. That’s why you’ll notice there are photos in this post from more than one Korean Dinner Night. Kids can learn so much about another culture just by studying the types of foods eaten in …
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