Let’s call it Mexican Monday! There are three things I will NEVER compromise MY FAITH, MY FAMILY and MY <3 for MEXICAN FOOD. Now that we’ve established some ground rules, let’s dive in, shall we? Catch of the day: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Blueberry Pineapple Salsa. YAASSSSS! Did I ever tell you how much Mexican food is my absolute favorite? I love it! I love it for its fresh, gorgeous colors and flavorsome ingredients, especially tacos. Tacos and I have an old love affair. I remember when my Mom would cook tacos every Tuesday as a family ritual or something. She would toast our corn tortilla shells in the oven until they reached the…
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VEGAN AVOCADO CHOCOLATE PUDDING
You don’t know love till you’ve tasted this vegan avocado chocolate pudding! First of all, Hello Peeps! Second of all, Heyyyyy July! And third of all, today’s post will be quick! Quick as this chocolate avocado pudding because I have four children waiting to leave for Six flags. Need I say more? So here’s the skinny on this vegan avocado chocolate pudding, it’s made with ripe, creamy avocados, cocoa powder (love this stuff) pour in some maple syrup, and it’s the NEW love of my life! I love avocados as much as I love chocolate. Trust. That’s LOVE! This avocado-chocolaty goodness is rich in healthy fats with a good content of vitamins B…
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PLANTAIN HONEY OAT MUFFINS
With summer in full swing, schedules on overload it’s time to break out the morning muffin tin for breakfast on the go. So we started our busy morning with these healthy, satisfying plantain honey oat muffins. Good Morning Golden loves with plantains on top all sprinkled in oats!! It MUST BE Friday!! 🙂 After Tuesday, this week was a blur. I visited an old, dear friend in the hospital. Wednesday took Dallas (our lovable Boston Terrier )to the Vet for his routine dental cleaning and that’s when things went downhill. His blood work came back abnormal. 🙁 According to his lab work, his liver enzymes are high as a result of eating….eating…
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SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Don’t fight; it’s happening now! This leafy green spinach and pear salad with Dijon mustard vinaigrette is giving you life right now. Embrace it! It’s simple easy, loaded with healthy satisfying ingredients and it’s delicious. Yes! It’s delicious! I’ve been exploring lots of new ways to consume salad these last couple of months and my best friend Pinterest has been a HUGE inspiration and has opened up a “WHOLE” world of ideas and ingredients I never even considered. Get it “WHOLE ” world as in WHOLE foods. Ha! Ha! LOL! That was funny! No? I’m here all week friends…I’m here all week. 🙂 This hand-tossed salad has sweet Red D’Anjou…
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EASY ZUCCHINI RAMEN NOODLES
I’m currently obsessing over this easy zucchini ramen noodle soup. You’re probably wondering why soup, and it’s almost summer? *Thinking out loud* This Sunday, June 21 is the first day of SUMMER!!!! YES!!!!!! WHOO HOO!!!! IT’S SUMMER, IT’S SUMMER!!! Okay, OK I digress. Back to the zucchini ramen soup. So shouldn’t you be posting recipes like these chilly organic greek yogurt barks or cold drinks like this hemp date milkshake? Fair enough, let me explain. My four biggest reasons for making this easy zucchini ramen noodles are … let’s just say, they call me, “Mommy.” My children. My children love ramen noodles like L.O.V.E ramen noodles, but one of the many issues I have…
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ORANGE GREEN SMOOTHIE
OOH, LA, LA, LA! This orange, green smoothie inspires me. Let me count the ways… It’s easy, cleansing to the body, high in fiber and loaded with vitamin C. In other words, it’s pure and simple and just what I need to get me off to Summerland…wait…hold up… pump the brakes…not that Summerland . Let me be clear. My orange, green smoothie is a dose of ambition, not a concoction to send you on the other side. Yikes! Wayyyy too much reality for a Wednesday morning. LOL! In LIFE news. Today is our first day of Summer whoo hoo!! Yesterday was our last day of homeschool, and the kiddos…
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CHUNKY SWEET POTATO SALAD
Abracadabra! *eyes closed* Serve up a bowl of chunky sweet potato salad with: zesty, grassy cilantro, and scallions yellow mustard with turmeric for a snappy bite and added flavor. Toss in coral-colored, sweet chunks of sweet potatoes, coated with spices all dressed up in creamy dressing that will leave a sweet taste on the tongue tip. When I open my eyes a bowl of chunky sweet potato salad will appear right overrrr here —> OOPS! Let’s try this again… Boo-Ya! CHUNKY SWEET POTATO SALAD Print Author: Taste of Yummy Serves: 6-8 servings Ingredients RUB 2 Tablespoons paprika 1 teaspoon sea salt 1½ Tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon black…
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EARTH DAY!
Happy Earthday!! Every day is Earth Day in our household, but today is EARTH DAY! What is Earth Day you ask? “The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to…
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I MISS YOU!
Thanks for stopping by! I’m enjoying a much-needed 2 week Spring break vacation. Until I return, enjoy this Grilled Eggplant with Cilantro, Jalapenos, and Pomegranate. I almost forgot I have remodeling pictures to share with you. We’ve made so much progress since the last update. Until the next post, take care and be well! 🙂 Tonya xoxo ss
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FRIED HONEY SRIRACHA HOT WINGS
IT’S MARCH MADNESS MONDAY!!!! Brought to you by Fried Honey Sriracha HOT wings! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. My Saturday was filled with this CRAZY crispy, HONEY-coated, SPICED up hot wings while watching the final four battle for tonight’s championship. It’s gonna be CRAZINESS! In case you’re wondering who I’m cheering for, there’s an encrypted pan at the bottom of this post with my team’s name on it DON’T LOOK NOW!! Uh, the recipe?! It’s easy as: 1–Marinate wings overnight, but if you only have an hour or two to spare you should be fine. 2- Fry those wings up!! By the way, if you ever have…
