Since my birthday happened to fall on a Sunday this year, I knew I wanted to make sure brunch was a hit. I wanted to try somewhere new (to me) with awesome food and good outdoor seating. I spent some time researching different menus and eventually settled on Miss Ricky’s located in the Virgin Hotel….
Farmer’s Fridge
Have you ever wished there was a vending machine that offers fresh and healthy food? Well you no longer have to wish with Farmer’s Fridge! Their mission is to turn the vending machine into a veggie machine. And make access to healthy, delicious food the rule, not the exception. Here’s how it works: They get fresh produce…
Corn and Avocado Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing
In the summertime, there is nothing better than fresh corn on the cob. We buy fresh corn at our Farmers Market almost every weekend during the summer and it only gets better as the weeks go on. For Memorial Day this year, I wanted to make a tasty dish to kickoff summer. This corn and…
When to Buy Organic: The Dirty Dozen
Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the health benefits of buying organic meat and produce. Since buying organic can definitely be more costly, it is important to know the most contaminated produce or “the dirty dozen” which are fruits and vegetables you should always buy organic. While you should always buy organic and grass fed…
Chicago Suburb Farmers Market Guide
Yesterday I share with you my Chicago Farmers Market Guide so today I put together a guide to the Chicago Suburb Farmers Markets. I personally have visited both the Oak Park and Downers Grove markets and both are fantastic. I hope to check out more this summer! MONDAYS Hinsdale Farmers Market – 30 E. Chicago…
Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal
A big bowl of warm oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts! Oats are full of fiber which keeps my full and I never get tired of eating oatmeal because the flavor options are endless. I love topping mine with peanut butter and cinnamon or fresh fruit and coconut. Baked oatmeal is especially great for…
Strawberry Banana “Nice” Cream
I’m not a big sweets person, but I am a huge ice cream lover! During the summer, going out for ice cream is usually a common weekend occurrence. Lately I’ve been making banana “nice” cream as a treat when I want something sweet at night. This version of ice cream is guilt free and just…
What I Ate Wednesday
It’s time for another What I Ate Wednesday post! I know not everyone enjoys looking at what other people eat throughout the day, but I love it because it gives me new ideas for meals! I realized the other day most of my Instagram feed these days consists of Whole 30 and Paleo accounts which…
Coconut Flour Banana Muffins
I love baked goods but don’t love the large amounts of sugar found in most recipes. There are so many ways to use natural ingredients to sweeten recipes and ripe bananas is one of them. This recipe not only is refined sugar free, it is also gluten free and Paleo friendly. Coconut Flour Banana Muffins…
Paleo Granola
Yesterday I shared a recipe for my new favorite breakfast – acai bowls! I love the added crunch of granola on top but wanted to keep the recipe Paleo friendly so I decided to make my own granola. I found a few different recipes for Paleo granola and combined elements from different ones to create…
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