Why we get HANGRY and how to avoid it
Feeling hangry is not all in your head…… han·gry ˈhaNGɡrē/ adjective bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. Here’s the scenario – you’re in a productive meeting or are cranking away on a project and don’t want to stop for lunch. Your belly...
Ratatouille Summer Stew
This morning, when a friend dropped off a bag of tomatoes from her garden, I knew immediately what I wanted to make – ratatouille. Perfect, I thought as I realized I already had the rest of the ingredients in my fridge. My daughter Kelly loves ratatouille. But...
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
A few years ago, when I first starting seeing smoothie bowls on Instagram, the posts were incredibly beautiful but also incredulous. Perfectly staged photographs showed off the artful, rainbow colored creations decorated with delicate fresh flowers, ripe fruit and...
Summer Camp For Moms
Ever since I was a kid, I have loved summer….. I mean really, there’s nothing more intoxicating than a brilliant blue sky, the peaceful sound of cicadas and the healing warmth of the sun on your face. Yet as a grown Mamma, summer is often about changing...
Summer Mediterranean Salad
Last week we had the pleasure of being guests at a ranch out in Colorado with my sister who lives in Denver and who I hadn’t seen in two years! To say that the vistas were spectacular is an understatement. It was so breath taking that it gifted us with an...
Creamy No Fruit Power Smoothie
If you are craving a creamy delicious shake without all the added sugars and other processed ingredients in ice cream, here’s a treat for you! This dairy free milk shake not only tastes amazing, it will also make your body smile on the inside. The avocado and egg...
The Best Egg Salad
Looking for an easy peasy lunch idea? This is it…..egg salad. Of course, even easier would be to simply eat the hardboiled eggs all by themselves. But adding a few yummy ingredients transforms eating just eggs into a whole new experience. All of the sudden you...
Paleo Turkey Meatloaf
My hubby loves meatloaf. He loves it so much that I forgot to snap a photo before he dug into it! Truth is I love meatloaf too. It’s such an easy meal to make and one that lasts for days, my favorite kind of home cooked meal. Even though meatloaf seems like a...
Paleo Sandwich Rolls (Gluten, Dairy and Grain Free)
Recently while traveling to Chicago for an autism conference, I deliberately placed these rolls in my carry on bag. Once I got to my hotel room, I put them in the fridge to keep them fresh during my five day stay (usually I keep them in the freezer). While at the...
Hi I'm Suzie. I love food. Simple, delicious, clean food. Mostly plants, some meat, usually organic. As a health coach I specialize in happy bellies and yummy recipes without hidden food triggers like gluten, dairy, soy and sugar.
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