10 Ways To Add Fruits And Vegetables Into Your Kids Diet
We all know by now that we should eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it…
10 Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety
Have you craved junk food when you got stressed out? I have! Chances are the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods. Think…
22 Best Fall Hats for Southern Women
Fall is here and the weather just got a little cooler here in Birmingham, which I am loving!!! I have never been a huge hat wearer, but the older I…
Pear Preserves
Lollipop lemon drops donut cake danish oat cake candy canes candy. Oat cake sugar plum gummi bears lollipop pie topping carrot cake. Oat cake liquorice cupcake chupa chups ice cream….
My love for Southern Living
Now that cooler weather is officially upon us, I am getting geared up to test out some new comfort food recipes and get my house decorated for the fall season with lots of pumpkins! Do you want to know my little secret that I always turn to month after month for inspiration? It the Bible of all magazines: Southern Living.
4 Mouthwatering Recipes to eat the Rainbow
Here are 4 amazing recipes to make for your family!!! Sheet Pan Steak with Rainbow Veggies One-Pan Salmon And Rainbow Veggies with Honey Ginger Sauce Rainbow Veggies Salad with Honey…
Gluten Free Grocery Staples List
Since I only eat gluten free and dairy free the family eats this way by default and that is what I have listed below. You are welcome Dear Hubby and…
Tuna Tartare by Chef Rob McDaniel
This tuna tartare is my gluten free variation of Chef Rob Mcdaniel’s of Lake Martin’s Spring House Restaurant and Birmingham’s Helen Restaurant. Tuna is one of my favorites, cooked anyway…
15 Restaurants to Grab a Bite in Cahaba Heights
The Olive Branch in Cahaba Heights
Citrus Vinaigrette
Citrus Vinaigrette
29 Restaurants in SOHO Homewood To Go To
I adore downtown Homewood, the shops and restaurants are fabulous, and there are so many cool choices to explore, plus everything is all together on one main street. Below are…
14 Local Birmingham Websites to Stay Connected
Birmingham Barons Stadium
Smore’s Pizza
Ingredients for a smores pizza
The Best Home Decor Boutiques in Birmingham
These are some of my favorite go to stores that are close to me. It makes it so easy to just pop in a look to get inspired or shop…
44 Healthy Gluten and Dairy Free Snacks for Busy Moms
Quick Healthy Snacks On The Go That Are Dairy And Gluten Free These are my go to snacks when I am on the run. I will pack a small cooler…
The 12 Best Restaurants in Homewood’s Edgewood Neighborhood
Edgewood Is Bustling! We Love To Eat Here Because The Vibe Is So Fun And Family Friendly. The One Place We Do Not Take The Kids And Reserve Strictly For…
Our Love Story
How we almost met It’s my Senior year in high school on Saturday, September 1st, 1989 and my girlfriend and I were heading to a party at another good friends home….
Birmingham’s Local Hot Spots
Maybe you live here or maybe you are visiting for the weekend! I am working on a checklist for the best local “hot spots” in and around Birmingham, Alabama. So…
Grocery Staple List
When I make a grocery run, I always buy fresh whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats and grains or potatoes. These foods that are naturally gluten free and dairy…
How to go Dairy Free? This is what happened.
How good do these sound to you? Nachos smothered under melted cheese, a latte, spinach artichoke dip, goat cheese on your salad, a baked potato loaded with sour cream? To…
What foods are gluten free?
These are my go to foods so I do not get the gluten bomb in my belly. Gluten free (gf) breads and pasta Rice Potatoes Veggies Fruit Gf soy sauce…
Gluten Foods to Avoid
If you are going to eliminate Gluten, start with these. Remember to read all the labels and look for Wheat. Wheat items (bread, pasta, grains, cereals, crackers, croutons) Soy sauce…
How to Go Gluten Free? Here’s my story.
Imagine this… Hanging out on the beach for a week long trip, sipping on cold beer while having fun with your friends. Have you ever noticed that terrible bloat that…
Summer Quinoa Salad
Summer Quinoa Salad is so easy to make and is packed full of fresh summer fruits and vegetables. Once you toss in the tangy and delicious lemon vinaigrette you will…
Roasted Veggie Breakfast Bowl with Tahini Dressing
This Roasted Veggie Breakfast Bowl with Tahini Dressing is so easy to make and is packed full of fresh cauliflower and broccoli. Top it off with this amazing homemade Tahini…
Easy Garlic Chicken Quinoa and Zucchini
Easy Garlic Chicken Quinoa and Zucchini is so a delicious dish for the entire family. It is packed full of fresh summer zucchini and bell peppers. This dish is so…
Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad
Easy homemade GRILLED SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with some good macro nutrients: protein, carbs and fat. This makes such a great lunch….
Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice
Easy homemade EGG FRIED CAULIFLOWER RICE made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with 9 grams of protein, 17 grams of carbs and 6 grams of fat. This makes…
Sesame Ginger Salmon
Easy homemade SESAME GINGER SALMON BOWL made with just simple whole food ingredients and packed with 39 grams of protein, 17 grams of carbs and 25 grams of fat. This…
Chicken, Ginger & Turmeric Soup with Rice
Easy homemade CHICKEN, GINGER & TURMERIC SOUP WITH RICE made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with 21 grams of protein, 38 grams of carbs and 11 grams of…
Carrot Protein Smoothie
I remember the first time I heard of juicing. I had no idea why someone would want to do that ever. I mean EVER! I started to research it and…
Raw and Juicy’s Copycat Eggs and Greens Breakfast Salad
This summer the kids and I drove down to the 30A Beach to meet dear friends from California. We wanted all of our kids to hang out and get to…
Thai Basil Chicken
Easy homemade THAI BASIL CHICKEN made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with 37 grams of protein, 55 grams of carbs and 24 grams of fat. This makes such…
Matcha Overnight Oats
Matcha Green Tea is know for so many health benefits. There are studies that it can help fight cancer, improve your brain function, help fight against cancer, is high in…
What is the FASTer Way to Fat Loss?
Are you frustrated, like so many of the women are? Have you watched your body change as you got older? Have you felt helpless because no matter what you do,…
Become a What’s Happening in Mountain Brook Partner
I have a new opportunity for you to promote your business (brand, boutiques, restaurants, services) to a large audience, you can now advertise your business on one of my highly engaged…
Become a Mountain Brook Trading Partner
I have a new opportunity for you to promote your business (brand, boutiques, restaurants, services) to a large audience, you can now become a partner and advertise your business on one…