Farmers’ Market Trek Take 2
When I received a text from my cousin informing me she was headed to the market Sunday morning - she ain't said nothing but a word when she invited me along. YES I plan to go with YOU!!!! Off we went at 8:10 am in the morning and what an ...
Chia Pet
Who doesn't remember this commercial?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzY7qQFij_M
The wonderful world of CHIA! Chia seeds that is. I tried it for the first time in my green smoothie and can you say "IN LOVE"? OMG, the flavor and texture ...
The Tonic
Dr. Dre brought us The CHRONIC.
Chef Ahki brings you The TONIC. No adult advisory necessary!
Electrify your body.
Mason Jar Salads
Over in the Femme Fitale Fit Club group there is currently a discussion on the best way to pack and travel with green salad. One of the members shared an awesome idea and while it may not be new to many of you, it is new to me and I love sharing ...
Butt Cancer
This article is pretty informative. Read it HERE: Frank Talk About Hot Dogs, Cancer.
Stop Eating My Veggies – Magic Garden
My garden my garden. I decided to grow my own favorite veggies for many reasons and saving money is one of them. Since I constantly buy cucumbers, squash and tomatoes - hey grow them! Here is the latest update!
Maryland weather has been ...
My Magic Garden Update
Sooooo, you all know I started my garden back in May of this year and planted some pretty neat stuff that I like to eat and buy out of the grocery stores. Well....sniff sniff - I have experienced some casualties everybody!
Casualty #1
2, not 1 ...
Tour Of My Vegetable Garden
Today I decided to make a quick video to tour you through my vegetable and herb garden. I planted these back in mid-May 2012 and they are coming along slowly yet nicely. Can you say "HOME GROWN"? Please leave a comment telling me what you are ...
My Iced Tea
At the market I purchased some Goji Berry, Blueberry, Pomegranate green tea. It smelled delicious and looked beautiful. I mean it had this cobalt blue flecks in the tea which made me want to buy it. I followed the directions on the package to ...
My Trek to the Baltimore Farmers Market
I am having a great day. No let restate differently - I am having an awesome day. Wanna know why? Because I had a FANTASTIC time at 8:20 am this morning at the farmers market. I have been hearing about it and wanting to go for some time but ...
Greek Yogurt with Meusli and Fruit
I was reading my latest edition of Oxygen Magazine and saw a recipe to help fuel the body and keep you feeling full for more than a minute. The recipe called for greek yogurt, meusli and fresh fruit. You could stir in a little maple syrup for a ...
My Meal
In keeping with this week's challenge I am eating salad and baked salmon. Based on an article I read - it suggested eating salmon at least twice a week for the healthy fats and protein benefits.
What are you eating tonight?
Almond Coconut Milk Blend – Blue Diamond
While at the grocery store today with all intentions to purchase some more unsweetened almond milk - I ran across this by Blue Diamond.
It only has 60 cals per serving and only 6 grams of SUGAR! I had to try that as a base for my ...
Vegetable Garden Update
I posted an article back on May 22, 2012 after I planted some basic vegetables in pots on my back deck. I planted plum tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, red bell pepper and habañero pepper. I got rid of last year's rosemary and cut back the ...
Sugar Sugar Everywhere
When someone talks to me about how they have modified their diet, increased their exercise and still can't lose weight my mind starts to thinking. If they are putting in the hard work in diet and exercise why aren't they seeing results. ...
Try It Raw
Here are some informative videos on the benefits of the raw food lifestyle. Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://youtu.be/AJOzg_kvVRE
Part I
http://youtu.be/B63h2tLcKwE
Part II
I Love Veggies
I love vegetables! I like them raw, grilled or mixed in main meals! Some of my favorites are onions (LOVE LOVE), garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, red lettuce, brussel sprouts (new found love), cabbage, kale, collard greens......well ummmm...you ...