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fruitMomma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-83210863505161468242012-10-23T07:35:00.004-07:002012-10-23T07:54:44.031-07:00Fall Pumpkin Granola<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I HEART GRANOLA!</strong></span></div>
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Here is a granola recipe perfect for fall! Enjoy and let me know what you think! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Serves 6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 ½ C. rolled oats (gluten free oats in needed)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">¼. Ground flax seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">¼ C. finely chopped pecans</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">¼ C. pepitas (small pumpkin seeds)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 t. cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ t. pumpkin pie spice (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/3 C. pure maple syrup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/3 C. canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 T. coconut oil, melted</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ t. vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Preheat oven to 300. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Blend the oats, nuts and ground flax seeds together in a
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, canned
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golden brown, not burnt. Stir twice during baking to avoid burning. Cool completely
before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. (This makes one
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Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-9017776353093151672012-10-23T07:30:00.002-07:002012-10-23T07:30:17.280-07:00Gluten Free Fall Apple Crisp<div style="text-align: center;">
I made this crisp to take to Somae last week for one of the mentor's birthdays. I loved how it turned out and think it will be a great addition to our Thanksgiving this year, especially considering that it is made out of whole foods!</div>
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top o the apples (probably 1-2 T. worth)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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apples. Layer in a 9x13 glass dish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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arrowroot powder, squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon on the apples, sprinkle
cinnamon lightly over all the apples and add a dash of salt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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almond flour, cinnamon, coconut sugar, maple syrup, melted coconut oil and sea
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whipped cream (use a hand mixer to whip the whipping cream and once set,
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Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-32544819360471952032012-10-21T21:10:00.002-07:002012-10-21T21:12:51.031-07:00Healthy Lunches Week #4This week was super busy, but lunches went great. I feel like we are really on a roll now. Nothing to exciting and new ideas, because the kids really just want repeats of everything they have already had. <br />
Now that our 4th week is over, I am pretty sure that they have figured out their favorites: pizza lunchables, uncrustables sandwiches, like the one below, leftover tacos and whole wheat banana bread with a frozen smoothie.<br />
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Now that we have finished our fourth week, I will keep posting periodic lunches, those that are new and worked with the girls, lots of tips and things we do to stay healthy, whole foods dinners, treats and I will post our weekly schedule and how we allow for moderation with treats and dinner out one night a week.<br />
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Here is the rundown for the week:<br />
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<span style="color: black;">Today was salad, as requested by both girls. They LOVED it last week. They had romaine lettuce, chopped carrots and cucumbers and shredded chicken. They had two poppy seed muffins from the freezer. Recipe I posted earlier on week #1 <a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2012/09/healthy-lunches-week-1.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a> and a small container of honey crisp apples.</span></div>
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They loved this and containers came home almost completely empty. One mini muffin would have been enough.</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>TUESDAY:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Whole Wheat uncrustable with natural peanut butter and raw honey, honey crisp apples, cucumbers and carrots and some popcorn. I will admit I was in a hurry and used popcorn from a microwave bag....which isn't a whole food because of the additives...but that was actually the last bag in my house. Now we will only be able to make our usual air popped.</span></div>
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This crimper is the best and my girls LOVE eating a sandwich this way. I think it was the best thing pampered chef has made. It keeps the peanut butter and honey in. They are getting more and more willing to eat veggies and I LOVE THAT!</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">WEDNESDAY:</span></strong></div>
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Today was leftovers from dinner last night. I made tacos with ground turkey (recipe below) and I made a double batch, which I will do from now on so that we can all take leftovers the next day. The girls had warmed meat in their thermos, with re fried beans (not pictures), whole wheat flax tortilla and shredded lettuce.</div>
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This is their new favorite lunch. They ate everything and they said it was enough to fill them up. I did heat up the tortilla before school and wrapped it in foil.</div>
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Today was were all in a hurry, so it was nice to be able to use things from the freezer. The girls had fresh apples (we have 40 pounds of honey crisp to use), blackberries, frozen smoothie, more about that on the first week <a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2012/09/healthy-lunches-week-1.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a> and a frozen slice of banana bread from 100 Days of Real Food <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/02/recipe-whole-wheat-banana-bread/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a></div>
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Everything was gone after school except a few bites of bread.</div>
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The girls really liked today's lunch cause it was different and something we haven't done before. They had thin Triscuits (only 3 ingredients), natural turkey in squares, string cheese, pickles and a whole wheat cupcake, recipe below.</div>
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They LOVED THIS! It was fun and different and they liked having something sweet. </div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Ground Turkey Tacos</span></strong></div>
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1 green pepper, finely chopped</div>
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1 red pepper, finely chopped</div>
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1/2 onion, diced</div>
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2 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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2 packaged ground turkey (each were just over a pound)</div>
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1 can black beans, drained</div>
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1 T. chili powder</div>
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1/2 t. cayenne</div>
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2 T. cumin</div>
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seal salt to taste...maybe 1 t.</div>
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1 small can, 6 oz. tomato sauce</div>
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1 small bunch cilantro, chopped</div>
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1. In a large pan, saute green and red pepper, onion and garlic in 2 T. olive oil over medium heat.</div>
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2. Once onions are translucent, add in ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. </div>
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3. Add beans, spices and tomatoes sauce. </div>
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4. Cook until well seasoned and bubbly.</div>
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5. Stir in cilantro and turn off heat.</div>
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We serve ours with: whole wheat tortillas, shredded romaine, some cheese, sour cream, home made salsas and avocado slices.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Whole Wheat Cupcakes</span></strong></div>
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(inspired from Eat Good 4 Life <a href="http://eatgood4life.blogspot.com/2012/04/healthier-mini-vanilla-cupcakes.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a>)</div>
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2 cups white wheat, whole wheat flour<br />
1/2 C. raw sugar<br />
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 egg<br />
1/4 cup coconut oil or 1/4 cup butter<br />
1 cup vanilla almond milk<br />
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract</div>
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1. Mix the wet ingredients together and then add the dry. once well mixed, put in little cupcake tins, with liners. </div>
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2. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350. I filled mine to the top, so mine only made 24 cupcakes.</div>
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In a bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese and 1/4 C. soft butter with a hand mixer.</div>
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Add in 3 C. powdered raw sugar. I just put my raw sugar crystals in the blender and it made great powdered sugar. </div>
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We also added 1 t. vanilla and 2 T. cocoa powder for chocolate. </div>
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The kids have been having so much fun with lunches. My 7 year old still has to ask me everyday what is for school lunch...she just needs to make sure she isn't missing out on too much...and most days she is excited with her home lunch vs. what the school is offering. A few times she would rather have school lunch, but agrees to it anyway!<br />
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Monday was salads for both girls with red grapes and 100% whole wheat bread. Recipe was under last weeks post <b style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2012/10/healthy-lunches-week-2_7.html"><span style="color: #38761d;">HERE</span></a>. </b>Their salads had chopped romaine, cucumber triangles, carrot slices and some natural turkey slices (they are now selling at Costco). I forgot to put dressing in their lunch, so they just used some light ranch they got from the teacher lounge at school. My girls thought they were so cool that the principal let them go in there to get dressing for their salad. Teachers were impressed that they would actually eat that!</div>
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Soo.... not gonna criticize about the ranch! </div>
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Lunches came back mostly empty. Both girls didn't eat a full slice of bread and left some lettuce and carrots at the bottom of their container.</div>
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Tuesday was a breakfast burrito day. I make these often for breakfast before school, but they just had smoothies, so we decided to make breakfast wraps for lunch. Whole wheat flax tortilla (from Costco) with 1.5 scrambled eggs and a little cheese. We rolled it up and wrapped it in foil.</div>
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This is what it looks like all wrapped up in their lunch with orange slices and their favorite.....Honeycrisp apple slices.</div>
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Lunches came back mostly empty. Fruit was ALL gone from both girls and one daughter only ate 1/2 her burrito because she had less time to eat lunch.</div>
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The girls requested an uncrustable again. We used the circle crimper from pampered chef. They had natural peanut butter and raw honey in theirs with 100% whole wheat bread. They also had fresh pineapple and strawberries. </div>
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They LOVE these sandwiches because they both told me that the honey doesn't fall out. They ate all their fruit and said they were full.</div>
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Since the week was short, I thought I would show a few breakfasts that we rotate through regularly:</div>
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This is the waffle recipe my mom came up with when I was younger. We ate waffles every Sunday after church and they were always whole wheat. It is Victoria's (9) favorite. We make a double batch and keep them in the freezer for mornings we are in a hurry.</div>
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2 C. buttermilk</div>
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Let sit for a minute and bubble up. Then add</div>
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This makes between 3-4 waffles in my big 4 square waffle maker. For this recipe, I do not use a Belgium waffle maker, I use a flat one. You can find them at the thrift store for really cheap. </div>
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We like Blue Bonnet Chocolate Whey Protein Powder from grass fed cows and sweetened with stevia. We buy it <b><a href="http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-109983-bluebonnet-nutrition-100-natural-whey-protein-isolate-powder-natural-chocolate-flavor-2-lbs"><span style="color: #38761d;">HERE</span></a></b></div>
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This is enough for my kids and a little for me if I am in a hurry.</div>
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The banana bread is from 100 Days of Real Food. The link is <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/02/recipe-whole-wheat-banana-bread/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>HERE</b></span></a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I did make these changes: </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I added 4 bananas instead of 3, 6 oz. natural vanilla yogurt instead of 1/4 C. plain yogurt, and added these spices: 1 t. cinnamon, 1/4 t. nutmeg and cloves and 1/8 t. ginger. </span>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-37851561682594876922012-10-07T20:34:00.001-07:002012-10-15T10:50:37.614-07:00We love FALL...and I LOVE Pumpkin Muffins<div style="text-align: center;">
This is our third fall since moving to Utah. Growing up in San Diego, I didn't really get to experience the kind of fall that many other parts of the United States. Our kids LOVE the fall and we make a point to experience it as much as possible. Our kids are also outside kids, so it is really nice to take a break on a Sunday afternoon and get outside. Also...we are lucky that we have a canyon in our back yard and this is only 10 minutes away!</div>
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Tyler, Victoria, David and Jocelyn</div>
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Feeling and seeing the fall weather got me in the mood for something pumpkin. I came up with these muffins and they are great. None of my kids are pumpkin fans, so they haven't tried them...but I sure did!<br />
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1 3/4-2 C. almond flour (add a little more if it is too wet)</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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1/2 C. honey</div>
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1/2 t. baking soda</div>
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1 t. pumpkin pie spice</div>
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Mix all together and put in muffin tins. I think I made 15. Bake at 350 until set (about 20-25 minutes)</div>
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Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-74960382201253173012012-10-07T20:03:00.001-07:002012-10-15T10:48:16.005-07:00Healthy Lunches Week #2I have to say that last week was a success. The kids really liked the lunches and weren't even sad when they ate their homemade pizza instead of the pizza served at school.<br />
Both my girls just wanted pizza every day this week, but I knew that wouldn't be interesting for a blog post and eventually they would get tired of it, so I limited their homemade pizza consumption to just one day this week. Here is the run down:<br />
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Monday was their FAVORITE from last week. Whole wheat pizza crust wedges from the freezer. Recipe from <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2010/04/01/recipe_homemade_whole_wheat_pizza/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a>. I actually used Costco Sauce. They have a new Kirtland brand that is natural and only has 5 or 6 ingredients in it, so I keep that on hand when I don't have any homemade sauce. They also have cucumber slices, APPLEGATE natural pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Review: This is their favorite lunch to date! They say its even better than the store bought pizza lunchable.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"></span></strong>Victoria requested a Panini because she saw them somewhere. We don't have a panini maker, so we stopped by the thrift store and bought a small George Foreman Grill for 4$. It was the perfect size for one sandwich. Her sandwich has 100% whole wheat bread, with a little butter on the outside, scrambled egg (I cooked three eggs for both girls. Mix three eggs in a bowl with a little water and scramble with a fork. Put in a hot greased pan and let sit, once the eggs are getting firm, cut in half and flip both sections over. That way you have flat eggs that will stay in the sandwich). She also requested a little cheese and avocado. I then flattened the sandwich with my hand and we put it in the grill for a few minutes. We wrapped it in foil before going in her lunch. She also had natural applesauce with cinnamon and one almond snickerdoodle, from <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/08/flourless-snickerdoodle-cookies-paleo.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a>. (The only thing I did different for the cookie is roll it in both cinnamon and a little raw sugar before baking). </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tuesday: The makeshift panini was a HUGE hit as well as the almond flour snickerdoodle. One of my girls said the cookie tasted different then what she's used to, but it was still gone!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Today was fruit skewers. We used fresh pineapple and cantaloupe, sliced cucumbers and carrots and shredded chicken mixed with a little olive oil mayo wrapped in a whole wheat flax tortilla (from Costco). The girls also requested a raw cookie ball (that I keep in the freezer). That is wrapped in wax paper by the fruit. You can find the raw cookie ball recipe <a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2011/02/peanut-butter-balls.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Review: Too much fruit for the girls, but they ate all their veggies and loved the chicken roll-up. My girls love the raw cookie balls and Jocelyn (7) even asked to take one to her teacher at school... </span></div>
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Today was leftover Dairy-Free Cheezy Broccoli Soup. You can find the recipe <a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2011/04/cheezy-broccoli-soup.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a> on my blog. I heated it up and put it in the girls thermos containers so it would stay warm. They also had a frozen smoothie. You can read about them on my first lunch post <a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2012/09/healthy-lunches-week-1.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a>. and whole wheat bread. My bread recipe is at the bottom of this post.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Review: Only one of the girls really loves this soup and the other is not a soup fan, but they both love the bread and frozen smoothie.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Today, the girls had a frozen smoothie (in the red container. Read Thursdays lunch to get the details), orange slices, celery with natural peanut butter and dried cranberries and 2 slices whole wheat banana bread from 100 Days of Real Food <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/02/recipe-whole-wheat-banana-bread/"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">HERE</span></strong></a>. I make this two loaves at a time and freeze it in half slices once cooled. That way they can grab it whenever they want, especially on a morning we are running late. It works great in the toaster. I did make a few changes to the recipes: I added 4 bananas instead of 3, 6 oz. natural vanilla yogurt instead of 1/4 C. plain yogurt, and added these spices: 1 t. cinnamon, 1/4 t. nutmeg and cloves and 1/8 t. ginger. YUMMY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Review: This was too much food for both the girls. They only ate one (1/2 slice) of the bread and didn't finish all their oranges. They loved the celery with craisens and peanut butter and my older daughter only ate half her smoothie.</span> </div>
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Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-41595694348432182672012-10-01T20:33:00.001-07:002012-10-15T10:49:01.887-07:00Yummy Dairy-Free Ice CreamI have wanted to find a "healthy" ice cream recipe that I could make and share with people that can't have dairy. I have had requests for it before and tonight was a great find! I found a recipe on DelightedMomma.com called "Paleo Strawberry Ice Cream." You can find the recipe<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/08/dairy-free-strawberry-lime-ice-cream.html" style="color: #38761d;">HERE</a></b></span> and once I saw the picture and ingredient list, I knew I had to make it. It is super simple and here is my version of the directions:<br />
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1 can full fat coconut milk (I like the Sprouts Brand from Sprouts)<br />
The juice of 1 medium-sized lime<br />
2-3 T. honey (I think we were between those two)<br />
2 T. vanilla<br />
Once you add the strawberries, mix and add to your ice cream maker. I
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everyone LOVED it except my 4 year old. He ate about 5 bites and then
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Pretty and Light Pink!</div>
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Next time, I am going to try key lime ice cream with whole wheat graham cracker crumbs. YUM!<br />
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<br />Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-27466466412697546922012-09-30T16:59:00.001-07:002012-10-15T10:47:59.280-07:00Healthy Lunches Week #1To see what I am doing with the "lunch challenge" why I am doing it and my inspiration for this challenge, click <a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2012/09/update-on-life.html"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">HERE</span></a>!<br />
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I have to say that the first week of our whole foods lunch challenge went really well. The kids were excited to see what they were getting, and for the most part, they liked everything. It was fun to see their lunch boxes at the end of the day and see how very little was left.<br />
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Ahead of time, I made pizza crust from 100 days of real food. I used her recipe and made three thin crust pizzas. I poked holes in the dough to limit the air bubbles and cooked it on a pizza stone. Once cool, I cut it into some squares and some slices and froze them ahead of time. The recipe to her crust <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2010/04/01/recipe_homemade_whole_wheat_pizza/" style="color: #38761d;">HERE</a></b></span>.<br />
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I also made smoothies ahead of time and froze them in the smoothie containers that Lisa uses on 100 days of real food. I bought them on Amazon<span style="color: #38761d;"></span><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-431-4-Piece-Silicone-Maker/dp/B0036B9KHO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1349046880&sr=8-3&keywords=gogurt+tubes"></a></span><span style="color: #38761d;">. <span style="color: black;">You can order them</span> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-431-4-Piece-Silicone-Maker/dp/B0036B9KHO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1349047779&sr=8-3&keywords=gogurt+tubes" style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span>.</a><span style="color: #38761d;"></span><span style="color: #38761d;"> <span style="color: black;">The smoothies I really like are from The Yummy Life and you can find the recipe <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.theyummylife.com/FroYo_Pops" style="color: #38761d;">HERE</a></b></span>. When you see the list of options at the bottom, I used almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey and agave, bananas and frozen strawberries. There are my kids favorite. Pour in the silicone smoothie tubes and they stay in the freezer.</span></span></span><br />
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Reviews: Both girls said this was their favorite lunch they have ever had!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lunch was dehydrated strawberries (made myself), Somae granola in fridge (recipe <a href="http://www.somaehealth.com/somae-recipes/coconut-and-macadamia-granola/" style="color: #38761d;">HERE</a>), poppy seed muffin from the freezer (recipe at the end of the post), hard boiled egg with lemon pepper and Greek yogurt blended with berries and agave (in blender, mix 1 C. Greek yogurt, 1 C. of triple berries from Costco, thawed, and 2 T. agave). Blend and that's it!</span></div>
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Review: Victoria didn't like the yogurt, but ate half of it....she never eats any yogurt...so this was good. Jocelyn licked hers clean! They said the dehydrated strawberries were like candy!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lunch was cut up cantaloupe (cut up the night before), one of my raw cookie balls (recipe <a href="http://home-madehealth.blogspot.com/2011/02/peanut-butter-balls.html" style="color: #38761d;">HERE</a>)</span>, <span style="font-size: large;">air popped popcorn with sea salt and a little drizzle of melted coconut oil and a sandwich with natural peanut butter, homemade low sugar raspberry jam in a cool cut out sealed circle from Pampered Chef (<a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=33" style="color: #38761d;">HERE</a>)</span>.</div>
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Review: Nothing left at the end of the day for either girl</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lunch was cut up veggies with ranch (not the best, but doesn't have MSG and much junk. Fresh at Costco), Quesadilla on whole wheat flax tortilla, new at Costco with smashed avocado in the container). Girls also got a smoothie (not pictured) in a silicone smoothie tube (info at beginning of post)</span></div>
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Review: Success! I sent too many quesadilla slices, but other than that....they LOVED IT!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The girls were so excited about the pizza lunches, that they BEGGED me for them again. They have the same thing, expect applesauce with cinnamon and a raw cookie, like Wednesday.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;"> Review: The girls were excited to have this again, especially cause this was the first time I haven't let them get the school pizza. They felt included and loved this even more they said!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">Every day, the girls got water and an ice pack in their lunch. They came home from school happy, content and drank a green smoothie when they got home. Our favorite is :</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">1 C. almond milk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 C. Naked Orange Juice </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">2 Frozen bananas</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">1/4 C. plain Greek yogurt </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">1-2 C. spinach</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">Blend together in a blender until smooth. Sometimes I add some ice to make it thicker and sometimes I add water to thin it out. I then add 2 scoops <a href="https://secure.ultracart.com/catalog/SOMAE/Pure_Protein.html" style="color: #38761d;">Somae Pure Protein</a> (whey and egg white protein) and blend for a quick second. Everyone drinks a cup after school and if they are still hungry, I keep my raw cookies in the freezer and we make popcorn.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 6 oz natural vanilla yogurt </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/ 2 C. buttermilk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C. coconut sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 T. raw honey</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Juice of one lemon</span></span></span></div>
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Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-38001794479561951172012-09-30T16:07:00.001-07:002012-10-15T10:50:22.538-07:00Update on LifeI have been out for a while. First of all, crazy summer and getting pregnant in June contributed to no extra ability to blog...let alone clean my house, cook, take care of my crazy kids, and be involved in life around me. I am now 15-16 weeks pregnant and feeling great. My kids are in school: Victoria (9) is in fourth grade, Jocelyn (7) is in second grade, and Tyler is in preschool three days a week.<br />
I have been hired by <a href="http://www.somaehealth.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Somae Health</b></span></a> as an independant consultant to rewrite training materials and help revamp their procedures as they expand and grow. I LOVE Somae! David and I used them in March and David lost a total of 30 pounds. I lost 16 and am finding each one of those pounds again as the baby grows each week. <br />
I LOVE that Somae promotes whole foods, I LOVE that they believe in healing your gut and your digestive system, I LOVE that they have one-on-one mentor coaching to help you with your individual needs and I LOVE what they stand for and are trying to promote....overall health and wellness through a whole foods lifestyle. <br />
When I started my blog almost 2 years ago, that is what I was trying to do. It hasn't been perfect and it hasn't been easy and there have been times when it was easier to revert back to everything that was convenient and fast. I have learned so much since then and have met amazing people along the way to teach me and set such a good example for me. And now, as a family, we are slowly on our whole foods journey together.<br />
I told Somae that for 4 weeks, I would blog about whole foods lunches and what I am fixing for my kids. My ideas for the challenge came from<b> <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">100 days of real food</span></a></b> and the amazing lunches Lisa creates every day for her kids. My friend Trina told me about her website and once I took a few minutes to check it out, I couldn't believe everything she was doing with her kids. I decided to take on the challenge for 4 weeks and then evaluate how it went, what the kids like and don't like, and what I can continue to do to make lunches exciting and fun (and easy for MOM).<br />
I am hoping that I will find time to not only blog about the lunches we create as a family, but what else we are doing to stay healthy this fall and winter, what we fix for dinner, fun things we do and are involved in, and just give a little more insight to our every day lives and how eating a whole foods lifestyle fits in with a crazy schedule.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> Victoria on her first day of fourth grade. She is smart, kind, funny, gentle, accepting and we call her our "old soul." She plans on being a veterinarian and gets this compassionate love for animals, definitely from her dad.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>She has had the hardest time "enjoying" healthy choices at home, but is slowly coming around, and I have realized that the less I push her, the more she decides its good for her on her own! She doesn't want to know what is in her food and is more likely to eat something healthy if she doesn't see me make it!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> Jocelyn on her first day of second grade sporting her brand new braces. Jocelyn is spunky, brave, strong, full of life and determined to do things her own way. She wants to do make-up for runway models someday! She LOVES eating salads and drinking green smoothies and begs for healthy things! (She also loves sugar, but admits that it doesn't make her feel good and knows that she is happier and less feisty when she consumes less sugar! She also sleeps more soundly and has less trouble falling asleep when she doesn't have anything "junky" in the evening!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>And last, but CERTAINLY not least, our Tyler. He is 4 and LOVES preschool. He wants to be a ninja when he grows up (like his friend Kevin-one of David's P.T. interns). He loves dinosaurs, playing by himself, scootering and HATES using hair products! Junk food, especially artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup and enriched white flour make him CRAZY! He is drawn to those foods because he likes the tastes, but then bounces off the walls or becomes sick and lethargic from too much. When he makes better food choices, he is more obedient, has no runny nose, sleeps better and is less likely to bite or hit one of his sisters. He will only drink a green smoothie if he know he is gaining some sort of super power from it....SO....we get creative around here!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Enjoy our journey and glad to be back! Don't count on a post every day, but do plan on new recipes, healthy tips and great lunch ideas in the near future!</i></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> health created (as much as possible) at home,</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> moderation</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">trying different things</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">learning from others</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">admitting someone can do it better</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">listening to my kids and what they like/don't like</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">making healthy eating fun and easier</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">having fun</span></li>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Here's to HOME-MADE HEALTH and the freedom that comes from living a whole foods lifestyle....most of the time!</span></div>
Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-8816413566926336152012-06-10T20:25:00.001-07:002012-10-15T10:50:51.486-07:00Somae Health Company offers weight loss and wellness : Utah News from the Daily Herald Newspaper<a href="http://www.heraldextra.com/business/local/article_c552ad68-883c-5637-83e1-26944c92690e.html#.T9Vku7ivArI.blogger">Somae Health Company offers weight loss and wellness : Utah News from the Daily Herald Newspaper</a><br />
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Here is a link to an article in the Daily Herald about my husband and I. First time I have really shared my story about my emotional eating...hopeing to be able to share more about it soon. This is a new road for me to go down, but excited to be upfront and honest and maybe I can help someone else like me overcome emotional eating. If you have a few minutes, please read.Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-12530293619811827502012-03-28T16:53:00.005-07:002012-03-28T17:15:14.413-07:00Raw Energy Bars<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 100%;">Raw Melissa has several recipes that you can get for free on her website. I love her cookbook too, but I also love the freebies she has posted. I have had the opportunity to go to her raw cooking class and have had the </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" style="text-align: left; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; ">privilege</span><span style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> to be served a four course dinner that she creates. She is a beautiful, talented and inspired women who makes wonderfully tasting food that is healthy, beautiful and much of it is raw.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">The link to her granola bar recipe is <a href="http://www.rawmelissa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/granolabars.pdf">HERE</a>. She also has an an awesome chocolate banana smoothie recipe on there too!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Here is what you do:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">First, add 7 cups of the following (combine however you would like:rolled oats, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">raisins</span>, pumpkin seeds, pecans, shredded coconut, chopped almonds, chopped dried fruit, rolled <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">quinoa</span>, hulled buckwheat, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds....)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">(I did 4 Cups oats, 1/2 C. sunflower seeds, 1/2 C. pumpkin seeds, 1 C. shredded coconut, 1/2 C. diced dried cherries, 1/2 C. grain sweetened chocolate chips).</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">1 C. coconut oil</div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">3 C. dates (soaked in water for 20 minutes)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">1 t. sea salt</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Directions:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">1. Drain the dates and set the date water aside</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">2. Pulse in a food processor until the dates turn into a paste</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">3. If they seem to dry, add a little of the date water until you reach a sm<span style="font-size: 100%; ">ooth consistency like a nut butter</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">4.Add the rest of your ingredients and mix well together</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">5. Pat in a a 13x9 pan that is lined with parchment paper</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">6. I put mine in my oven on the lowest setting for a few hours and then let cool. I cut them in little pieces and wrapped in foil. I keep them in my freezer like in the picture below. They are great to have before or after a run.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnQovlp7lMbgM9SRPdFBdJT3mA3iGPHWD1IMEDXbYFsu9uyjVatfQuQxh9HMrKfYO8ksTJnz0MXk1x2r98xAJb3C1ciWoesyal7fy0XGDE9KOk82ZjbzZtIrsAP9PykUT8ONdmeRGpMc/s400/DSCN0018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725104992060303826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><div><br /></div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-86810673018581439142012-03-27T20:09:00.009-07:002012-03-27T20:33:23.742-07:00Jocleyn's Green Smoothie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfR1pRFB_RNuheId1ssiO1_BwgLsyXcWzUPppsrzoknO9jNEdlmZWxMbTxlLLeqUv_JypCgU0A4G5UpCGRTPOt5C__5khDE90eGsrOOQAxztl1jZTaB-PuQLPiiVLMc8lZAszjDLwKbHY/s1600/DSCN0017.JPG" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724781162626066098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfR1pRFB_RNuheId1ssiO1_BwgLsyXcWzUPppsrzoknO9jNEdlmZWxMbTxlLLeqUv_JypCgU0A4G5UpCGRTPOt5C__5khDE90eGsrOOQAxztl1jZTaB-PuQLPiiVLMc8lZAszjDLwKbHY/s400/DSCN0017.JPG" /></a><span><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Jocelyn is my middle child and loves healthy things the most out of all my kids. She begs me for a salad to take to school and loves smoothies. She helped me make the one in the picture and she drank the whole thing in a few minutes. It gave her energy to do her theory that she LOVES....ya right!</span></span><div><br /><div align="center" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">In your blender, add:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span><span><span style="font-size: 100%;">1/2 C. </span>unsweetened<span style="font-size: 100%;"> almond milk</span></span></span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color:#003300;">1/2 C. cold filtered water (add more if it gets too thick)</span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color:#003300;">1 handful spinach</span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color:#003300;">6-8 frozen banana chunks*</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 51, 0); font-size: 100%; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 100%; ">1/2 orange, peeled</span></div></span><div align="center" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color:#003300;">8 frozen strawberries</span></div><br /><div align="center" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">*Frozen bananas always taste better in smoothies because the thicken it up and help to make it creamy. At one time, I cut <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">several</span> bunches of bananas in 1-2 inch chunks, lay on cookie sheets, freeze and then store in large zip lock bags. That way, they are always ready.</div></div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-13087297514062399772012-03-23T12:34:00.003-07:002012-03-23T13:00:00.060-07:00The Road Ahead Looks Bright!<div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span>It has been a few REALLY LONG MONTHS for our family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span><b><i>End of December-January</i></b>: I was in a ton of pain from my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; ">endometriosis</span> and really couldn't do much!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span><b><i>February:</i></b> On February 7, I had surgery to remove the new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; ">endometriosis</span> growth (last surgery was 10 years ago). </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span><b><i>Middle of February:</i></b> David hurt his back even worse and was in so much pain, he couldn't sleep, stand, sit, or do anything to find comfort.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span><b><i>March:</i></b> On March 7, David had back surgery (by the grace of God and the quick response from the top surgeon in Utah County to see David and fit him in on his surgery schedule).</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span><b><i>Today, March 23:</i></b> We are all feeling awesome! We have all had our highs and lows (including the kids). David is gaining strength every day and can stand and walk for more than 5 minutes without shooting pain down his legs. I can run again and no longer have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; ">endo</span> pain!!!!!</span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span>Between the two of us we have lost about 20 pounds! </span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span>Enduring the struggles and almost unbearable challenges in our life is really hard and often painful, but when we allow those things to humble us and bring us closer to God, we can rise above it, and truly feel grateful for days like today...when everything...finally....after a long time....seems wonderful and bright!</span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span>In honor of that, I thought I would share my most favorite OH SHE GLOWS recipe! (You can see the original recipe <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/05/05/abu-half-the-calories-double-the-fun-almond-butter-2/"><span>HERE</span></a> along with a much better picture) I can't believe I haven't posted it before. I call it:</span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span><b>ALMOND BUTTER FROM HEAVEN</b></span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-style: normal; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9vM2cBouolO5kNNQm78LObBISt0oh1YRUw7vCFHAwGZmq9GygXGRTl0QSMZb7yBHv6W07265tkGeSK5aMgU6qjQvfR9MyMVpd3onNgf3yvorWv-Bh-TfORUy2keETW0ijr5HkjTBfGw/s400/DSCN0008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723178808675840882" /></span><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">In your blender, add:</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">3/4 C. unsweetened vanilla almond milk</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">3/4 C. almond butter </div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">(I used the freshly ground from the health food store)</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">1 T. pure maple syrup </div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">(I used 1 t. maple syrup and 5 drops vanilla flavored <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">stevia</span>)</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">1/4 t. cinnamon</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">(I used almost 1/2 t.)</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">Blend until smooth and creamy. It is thin at first. It thickens in the fridge</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">You are basically cutting the calories and fat from plain almond butter in half!</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">I love it with bananas, apples and strawberries.</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">Celebrate something wonderful about your day with this awesome goodness!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsydNSepRONXmtScgvZIVlEAqqEiyNPfBhxobIcRW-NMykU1lNTjLHkgOTElQylfR80s4Jo0rI67Y0Hfvsd-l8ZsQL6803NEhR7cRtsL5wcGQfsX0uhSz6bD9qvCxaSOskVS6FyrZQhQ/s1600/DSCN0013.JPG" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsydNSepRONXmtScgvZIVlEAqqEiyNPfBhxobIcRW-NMykU1lNTjLHkgOTElQylfR80s4Jo0rI67Y0Hfvsd-l8ZsQL6803NEhR7cRtsL5wcGQfsX0uhSz6bD9qvCxaSOskVS6FyrZQhQ/s400/DSCN0013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723178797523725506" /></a><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><b>Remember the old saying:</b></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span>Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>After what we've been through these last three months, I can safely say:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Pain and Sickness may ache my bones, but Trials will never hurt me!</i></span></div></div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-31771678591394322682012-03-19T19:58:00.005-07:002012-03-19T20:18:46.093-07:00Hot Asian slaw and cold marinated cucumbers!I really suck at making anything Asian.....sorry for the language...but it's TRUE! I really don't know the ingredients and spices to use to make something that has a true Asian taste and is enjoyable to eat! On <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Allrecipes</span>.com I read a little bit on their page about stir frying and used one of their recipes as a base for the dish below. It was yummy. We served it with Marinated Cucumbers (also posted below) and a small amount of grilled organic, free-range chicken. My kids had theirs over brown rice. Hope you enjoy it!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDipCdOMARjIogBwDRSPSxSZANa-482EI-LSIjxvKrQ8sIsMGShCsgBmoNd98p2cMyvLAoZ3GCkv0j-GcanCtiYNFBmOP61yMPxpbxkE17UolbhzMfYQBd-c3a1FXlPJBGJV0fV7c2ftE/s1600/DSCN0003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDipCdOMARjIogBwDRSPSxSZANa-482EI-LSIjxvKrQ8sIsMGShCsgBmoNd98p2cMyvLAoZ3GCkv0j-GcanCtiYNFBmOP61yMPxpbxkE17UolbhzMfYQBd-c3a1FXlPJBGJV0fV7c2ftE/s400/DSCN0003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721809926940394578" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">For the slaw</span>, I used what is pictures above:<br />1 bag broccoli slaw<br />1 small red pepper very thinly sliced<br />3 celery stalks, chopped<br />3-4 green onions chopped<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Sauce</span> (from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">allrecipes</span>):<br />1/4 C. chicken or veggie broth<br />1/4 C. soy or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tamari</span> sauce<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 t. sesame oil<br />2 t. rice wine vinegar<br />dash red pepper flakes<br />1 t. sugar (i used a dash of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">stevia</span>)<br />(mixed together ready to go)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">glaze to add at the end:</span><br />2 T. chicken or veggie broth<br />2 t. cornstarch or arrowroot powder<br />(mixed together, ready to go)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Directions:</span></span><br />*In a wok or great saute pan, add 1-2 T. coconut oil (high heat oil)<br />* Once hot, add in 1 t. crushed garlic (I use a refrigerated one because it's faster)<br />*Add celery for a minute then all other veggies. Saute for a few minutes<br />* Add broth/soy sauce mixture and stir until veggies are soft<br />* Right before taking off the stove, add the glaze and let bubble. Once it thickens, you are done!<br /><br />I topped ours with chopped raw cashews and raw sesame seeds<br />Different and Yummy!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCADWytspWadndE_FzSNDwFbncxDoIiL-3yyUTlX7GanJj89CuzfcurJpL245QXvFnyyGYqFRUcxw5wWTMe0r1pdZ2rYRvm21dtKKWR_ajq_OerAVDs87W_qKcQeoHrYD38KHSrW2uG1Y/s1600/DSCN0006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCADWytspWadndE_FzSNDwFbncxDoIiL-3yyUTlX7GanJj89CuzfcurJpL245QXvFnyyGYqFRUcxw5wWTMe0r1pdZ2rYRvm21dtKKWR_ajq_OerAVDs87W_qKcQeoHrYD38KHSrW2uG1Y/s400/DSCN0006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721809924684416626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Finished Hot Asian Slaw</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(The broccoli is almost noodle like)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cold Marinated Cucumbers</span></span><br />David and ALL my kids LOVE these! We eat them a lot at our house and they are super easy and a great way for your kids to get their veggies.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">In a bowl, I add</span>:<br />4 C. sliced cucumbers (not to thick or too thin)<br />1/2 C. seasoned rice wine vinegar (we like the one with the red lid)<br />1/2 T. sesame oil<br />salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />Mix everything together and let chill in the fridge. Stir a few times while chilling before serving!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIXMePAlraUkoKC6DoyQBUGi8dXqHV_05uEy7ZKuIQMV6jm7GfHZjXbZXCcltLc74Wdgih-eDfQP_EwdpkWkXeFyDmB2Y-VJwTJDDTqV-vRu1GPzaNjYTK50DzgRGrKfLfNPBEayv5bI/s1600/DSCN0002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIXMePAlraUkoKC6DoyQBUGi8dXqHV_05uEy7ZKuIQMV6jm7GfHZjXbZXCcltLc74Wdgih-eDfQP_EwdpkWkXeFyDmB2Y-VJwTJDDTqV-vRu1GPzaNjYTK50DzgRGrKfLfNPBEayv5bI/s400/DSCN0002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721809932677878194" border="0" /></a>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-15386253090627061302012-03-16T09:12:00.003-07:002012-03-16T09:27:44.635-07:00Go Raw Granola Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQHRBG-KOsvnkl2R2PI-1Z9YiIijIZP_LGTmdpQ2hySk5e-I6FLYjmHHr_UChth52MmLZf1tYrrib1SyLLfRffSfDCHbOnnMpgE3dL9sRTQ98VI-qE0556QYUhXCJVEUVa4rdk5wwf1Y/s1600/IMG_8008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQHRBG-KOsvnkl2R2PI-1Z9YiIijIZP_LGTmdpQ2hySk5e-I6FLYjmHHr_UChth52MmLZf1tYrrib1SyLLfRffSfDCHbOnnMpgE3dL9sRTQ98VI-qE0556QYUhXCJVEUVa4rdk5wwf1Y/s400/IMG_8008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720528681186309090" border="0" /></a><br />I first bought this "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Go Raw</span>" granola last year when my friend Cody told me about it. We actually ate some before my half iron-man last year... It is awesome. It is live nutrition that your body will know how to use.<br />I have only tried the chocolate flavor, but they also sell plain and apple cinnamon. You can click HERE to go to their website. They also make bars, raw chips and cookies (think I will order the ginger snaps), flax snacks, sprouts and chocolate (which contain three ingredients: raw cacao, agave, and oil).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the ingredient list of the Chocolate Raw Granola:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">*sprouted organic buckwheat groats *sprouted organic sunflower seeds, *organic dates *sprouted organic sesame seeds *organic coconut *organic hemp seeds *organic cacao *organic vanilla extract *<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">celtic</span> sea salt!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This product is: <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />*GLUTEN FREE *WHEAT FREE *NUT FREE *AGAVE FREE.</span><br />All live (dried under 105 degrees, all sprouted seeds, no <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">GMO's</span>, no trans fat, no cholesterol, all hand made, all raw kitchen, all family owned!<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I LOVE IT!!!!</span></span> You can buy it from their website by clicking above or heading to: <a href="http://www.goraw.com">www.goraw.com</a>. You can also buy it from Amazon and save a few bucks and get free shipping. I suggest going to your health food store and trying it before you buy it. My store <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">occasionally</span> has it on sale. I keep it in my fridge and think this makes a great snack <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">in between</span> breakfast and lunch, especially after a hard work out.<br /><br />Here is the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">nutritional breakdown</span> for the chocolate granola:<br />Calories: 240<br />Fat: 9 g<br />Cholesterol: O<br />Sodium: 10 mg<br />Potassium: 280 mg<br />Total <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Carbs</span>: 36 g<br />Fiber: 5 g<br />Sugar: 18 g (all from dates)<br />Protein: 5 g<br /><br />Something I read on the back of the package "The seeds are optically sorted, soaked in filtered water, rinsed, then sprouted to perfection. The finest organic ingredients are mixed in, then hand spread on trays. The mix is loaded into custom-built dehydrators and slow dried at an average 98 degrees to maximize <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">enzymatic</span> and nutritional integrity and flavor!"<br />.......ummmmm......Yes, Please?Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-55893651379488321642012-03-15T14:39:00.004-07:002012-03-15T14:54:21.663-07:00Chia Pudding<div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%; text-align: left; ">If you haven't yet experimented with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">chia</span> seeds, they are AWESOME!</span></div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-align: left; "><br /></div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "><a href="http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10ChiaBenefits.html">HERE</a> are the top ten reasons online why <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chia</span> seeds are great. I love the fact that they expand in water, so when you put some in liquid, they totally absorb. When you ingest these, you will actually feel full longer because of this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">absorbency</span> factor. These little seeds are also a complete protein.</div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-align: left; "><br /></div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">I survived my half iron-man last <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">June</span> because of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chia</span> waffles. Recipe from <a href="http://www.nomeatathlete.com/pinole-waffles/">HERE</a>.</div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">Recently, I have increased my exercise and have been feeling really hungry. I needed something to help me before or after a run and just to get through the afternoon when I am tired and trying to run the kids around and get dinner done and help with homework. </div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "><br /></div><div align="center" style="font-style: normal; "><b>This is something I have just mixed up</b>:</div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-align: left; "><br /></div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; "><i>In a glass, add 1/2 C. unsweetened almond milk, 1 heaping T. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">chia</span> seeds and let sit overnight, or for at least a few hours. When ready to eat, and 1/2 C. fresh berries (i like strawberries) and a few drops of vanilla <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">stevia</span> if you need it sweeter. You can double this is you want</i>.</div><br /><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "><br /></div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">It's not fancy, but I really like it. The texture reminds me of tapioca pudding....which I LOVE!</div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-align: left; "><br /></div><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">If you don't care for this texture and want something smoother, you can whip everything in your blender.</div><br /><div align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "></div><span style="font-weight: normal; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; "><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720244446512616418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfMZ0REsiZyMjBlO5sYoLcWLCIZZmK39N6A-Q4ibexM8YHDOP_Rk-yS4-Wqx-SVtCN9IZ0E3jJZkosp_iUtlF563Gt34YgF_wtAar8MHH0ZvqRQ8rf1qNA-q3lOVdymwuh0mQHDbnZW0/s400/strawberryflufftop.jpg" /></span> <p align="center" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">(picture from the website, for the recipe, listed below)<br /><br /></p><a href="http://www.dietdessertndogs.com/2011/04/07/anti-candida-sugar-free-gluten-free-vegan-strawberry-mousse-recipe/" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">HERE</a> is a great recipe for some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">chia</span> pudding that's a little fancier and would be a perfect snack or dessert for a warm spring day (which hopefully is upon us!)Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-14465606079603944052012-02-29T11:07:00.005-08:002012-02-29T11:35:29.946-08:00Oil Dissolves Oil...Duh!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5kHFk_f4wRfaZQ8AapUi3WQGT9RgR3uBHhVFFQQ2UP79Y_itJFnHFZrgeNbOuBVseAFf_PJ0ukDstGtO4YKOPfih31ylOJEpo_J4DoHQPQHKV7fLzCB14hxaxZl9qdazsFBIiqUXByI/s1600/Olive-Oil.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714636835685080674" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5kHFk_f4wRfaZQ8AapUi3WQGT9RgR3uBHhVFFQQ2UP79Y_itJFnHFZrgeNbOuBVseAFf_PJ0ukDstGtO4YKOPfih31ylOJEpo_J4DoHQPQHKV7fLzCB14hxaxZl9qdazsFBIiqUXByI/s400/Olive-Oil.jpg" border="0" /></a> (Picture from <a href="http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Olive_oil">HERE</a>)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">When I saw my niece a month ago, I couldn't believe how clean her face was. She had no makeup on, and hardly any acne spots were visible. I was amazed and couldn't help but wonder what she was using on her face. She told me: a mixture of Olive Oil and Caster Oil. I think I was stunned. I had never heard of this before. The concept is that oil dissolves oil....like dissolves like. You are basically using "good oil" to clean out and replace the "bad oil" on your face (acne, blackheads..etc)<br /><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I couldn't help but give it a try. She forwarded me the website where she got her information. </div><br /><div align="left">simplemom.net has all the information you need to get started. You can go to the exact post <a href="http://simplemom.net/oil-cleansing-method/">HERE</a></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">WHAT COMBINATION IS BEST?</span></strong></div><br /><div align="left">Based on your skin type, there are different ratios of oil to use. She says the following:</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">* normal skin: equal ratio of caster oil (found it in the pharmacy section of walmart) and extra virgin olive oil</div><br /><div align="left">*extra oily skin: try three parts caster oil to one part olive oil</div><br /><div align="left">* dry skin: one part caster oil to three parts olive oil</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">David and I just started out with equal parts that we combined in a squirt bottle (found in the cooking section of walmart) and use about a quarter sized drop of our mixture each night.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Instructions:</span></strong></div><div align="left">Rub the oil in your hands and work into all parts of your face. I usually do this for about a minute.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Then take a clean wash cloth and put under the faucet and get it as hot as your hands can handle.. Hold it close to your face and let the steam soak up in your skin. I usually do this twice and then gently wipe off the oil.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">If I am in a hurry, I put the oil on my face and then just use the steam in the shower to clean it.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">The oil is great to clean off make up and just feels really good.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">You can also add a few drops of tea tree essential oil (great antiseptic) in your hand. I just got this today so I will be trying it out this week.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">We only need to do it once a day. I usually do it at night and just rinse my face off with water when I wake up.</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">I will be making up another bottle for my kids to help them keep their skin clean. It is great and my blackheads are slowly going away. I LOVE IT!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Give it a try. It is inexpensive and natural and great for you. Your skin will thank you.<br /><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Let me know if you have any questions.</div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-41471974081763440482012-02-27T11:03:00.006-08:002012-02-27T11:34:33.877-08:00Every Color!<div align="center">I have wanted to make this post since last year when I first made my own vitamins with my friend Cody. You can find Cody <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.freshairwanted.blogspot.com"><strong>HERE</strong></a>. I took the pictures from her blog to use for today's post.<br /><br /></div><div align="center">Our friend Stefanie shared a special formula for making vitamins that she had <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">recieved</span> from a top <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">herbist</span> (is that a word???) in Utah. These are really amazing. I take three every day. I use "00" <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">capsuls</span>. </div><br /><div align="center">You can buy all the herbs, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">capsulator</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">capsuls</span> from <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">HERE</span></strong></a>.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#009900;">You mix two tablespoons of each of the following herbs in a bowl</span></em></strong>. It is beautiful to see all the colors from different plants that are found all over the world, which God has given us to use to benefit our health. (It's not as pretty once you mix them all up, but this is what it looks </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">(These will last you a LONG time...so factor that in when you see the cost for all the herbs)</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">(all of the benefits of these herbs can be found all over the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">internet</span>. These herbs are not guaranteed to do any of the following and are not intended to replace any medicine or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">perscriptions</span> without consulting to a physician. I am not an expert, but do want to share what I have learned about these powerful herbs and what is helping me to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">consistenly</span> feel better)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Alfalfa</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>can help stomach disorders, supports colon health, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">detoxifier</span></em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Barley</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">helps maintain steadier blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol due to beta <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">glucan</span>, high in magnesium</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Wheat Grass</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">heavy metal <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">detoxifyer</span>, increases blood flow, aids in digestion</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Kelp</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">lowers <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span> cholesterol and blood sugar, lowers breast cancer risk, iodine source</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dulse</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">protein source, contains at least trace amounts of every dietary mineral, rich in iron and magnesium</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Spirulina</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">complete protein source, alkalizing, blood builder, may help chronic fatigue</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Irish moss</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>soothing effect on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mucous</span> membranes through the body and can help fight free radicals</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Rose hips</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">rich source of vitamin C, helps protect <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">cartilage</span></span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Beet</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>contains <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">betaine</span> which helps the liver process fat, contains potassium and cleanses the kidney and gall bladder naturally</em></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Nutritional yeast</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">helps regulate blood sugar and contains a rich source of B12. also a complete protein, more than any red meat<br /><br /></span></em></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Cayenne</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>improves circulation, helps prevent blood clots and lowers cholesterol</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Blue violet</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">anti-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">inflammatory</span>, blood cleansing properties, anti-cancer herb</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Outstraw</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">increases stamina, lowers cholesterol naturally, and helps with insomnia</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Parsley (root and/or leaf)</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">protects liver and intestines against cancer, eliminates toxins and kidney stones</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Ginger</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">protects digestive tract and liver <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">against</span> toxins and parasites, lowers cholesterol and helps fight infection in the body</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Dandelion root</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>helps liver/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gal bladder</span> problems, great herbal diuretic</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Carrot (didn't see it on mountain herb today...might have to get from somewhere else)</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">source of beta carotene, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">folic</span> acid, B vitamins and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">liguin</span>, which helps to strengthen immune system</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Astragalus</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">adaptogen</span>, which helps the body adapt to stress, which supports adrenal function and encourages healthy production of cortisol in the body. Treatment for diabetes and also increases T cells in the body that destroy foreign cancer cells.</span></em></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713893787727760306" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNPYtythTv-IDFDaVwmoS1LJl_hqIn0QlKg8sgbN-JkeMkb2KoY7fQQOiLrH0u2pOwauFmjn5Q9I22v681icPCJvZalbdilnMPpW873Fo_6Rxcc23fN5pST9ITa_MSrTUEIfEUvZM3GY/s400/21_day_detox_sadey_dance_moab_100.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">soo</span> beautiful before it is mixed up<br /></p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713893787249639154" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaTzE2B0CwScJ36Mz7eLSHYC8qr0konw4CQiS90_3DC0nydhq73e1FckHpPJQ77DNFp-N45WiwkPUDcfxpS35pXwI6sCJ3JKwhBZORsLbty57nmBUJ95iQwpI2uH4AiIHU1EQ3bhjRTnU/s400/21_day_detox_sadey_dance_moab_104.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">all mixed up and in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">capsules.</span><br /></p>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-38468343749179034022012-02-27T09:28:00.008-08:002012-02-27T09:47:39.203-08:00My Favorite New SnackSo, I have not been posting for a while. I actually had surgery three weeks ago for my endometriosis and have been recovering. I finally am starting to feel like myself again and really enjoying feeling better.<br /><br />I was excited when I went to Sunflower Market last week and found a new treat! Vegan Yogurt made with almond milk and full of live cultures and good bacteria. The brand is Amande. Even if you don't eat vegan, this is great and its good for people with dairy allergies to be able to get live active cultures without needing to get it from a dairy source. It is sweetened with fruit and yummy. They each have about 150-170 calories with 3 grams of protein.<strong> </strong><a href="http://amandeyogurt.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a> is the website with more information and store locator where it is sold. I tried the coconut first and topped it with fresh strawberries and some homemade granola.<br /><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713869851714422466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFssE3zobXQ6ZTDWq8umeT2kV9cQmLapzXDZi-wRfukuh4OkGkoFT5qWQH6YrBjnHLTODKIb-CdxXaWaL0elCu9q7LPgKIiIP6Ft292uL1gT3-tCx5ZBg7LBBQ2j46ZqC-5iSHPZC9Z4/s400/coconut.jpg" /><br /><strong>Coconut & Macadamia Granola</strong></p><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">from: Somae Health Cook Book<br /></div><br /><br /><p style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Ingredients:</p>4 C. rolled oats<br />1/3 C. whole wheat flour (I used fresh ground white wheat)<br />1/2 C. shredded, unsweetened coconut<br />3/4 C. chopped macadamia nuts<br />2/3 C. pure maple syrup<br />6 T. coconut oil<br />1/2 t. vanilla extract<br /><br /><br /><p style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Directions:</p>Preheat oven to 300. Blend the oats, flour, coconut, nuts and salt together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the oat micture. Place the mixture on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn or stir granola halfway through baking to avoid burning. Cool completely before serving. Tore in an airtight container! Enjoy!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713869853163157538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASFZrUO8NV8r3L7iGiHfMBhn8Rby16tvV_bFeFECxXB_q6-0jdL7fsNabiyNkg3YwELXIewuu1KnGKlR-XfLKqIsynxLYOx08hZtwBfyDwMLduMtrkJNQhrEsI0taX9r37uQBWZ603u0/s400/granola-yogurt-parfait-de.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">(picture from <a href="http://www.simplerecipes.net/2011/09/1297/">HERE</a>)</div><br />Serve it pretty like this with your favorite fruit! And enjoy eating something that looks pretty, tastes amazing and is good for you!Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-54670067562823379042012-02-01T11:54:00.000-08:002012-02-01T12:27:41.058-08:00Family Party Idea!<div align="center">David and I hosted our Hunt family dinner on Sunday. This included all of David's nieces and nephews at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">BYU</span>, their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">spouses</span>, his sister Marissa and their family, and his brother David and their family....which amounted to about 25 people, give or take. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to make something easy, but yummy and healthy at the same time that could feed a crowd! David and I ended up making a vegan chili and had cooked sweet potatoes and russet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">potatoes</span> for people to pick from. I also made fresh sourdough bread for those that wanted it.</div><br /><div align="center">We then had a large (and I mean large) bowl of mixed green, lettuce, spinach, and broccoli slaw tossed together. We asked everyone to bring their favorite veggie toppings and ended up with: carrots, celery, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">croutons</span>, cheese, broccoli, grated cheese, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tomatoes</span>, pasta salad, eggs, bacon bits and I cant even remember the rest. Everyone had the freedom to choose what they wanted. The amount of the meat at the party was very minimal and if you didn't want it, you didn't have to have any! Some people just had a salad bar, some people had a salad potato, some just had a baked potato with chili, and some like me had a little bit of everything. I made a balsamic dressing that fed everyone (I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">doubled</span> the recipe from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/honey-dijon-balsamic-vinaigrette/detail.aspx">HERE</a>). Next time I will try <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/balsamic-salad-dressing/detail.aspx">THIS</a> dressing!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">"The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World"</span></strong><br /></div><div align="center">from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Allrecipes</span>. com....<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/the-best-vegetarian-chili-in-the-world/detail.aspx">HERE</a></div><br /><div align="center">Adapted by me</div><div align="center">(this made a ton...enough to freeze and have for leftovers for the week)</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>Ingredients:</em></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center">1 T. olive oil</div><br /><div align="center">1 sweet onion, diced</div><br /><div align="center">4 large bay leaves</div><br /><div align="center">3 T. ground cumin</div><br /><div align="center">1 T. sea salt</div><br /><div align="center">4 stalks celery, chopped</div><br /><div align="center">1 red pepper, chopped</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1 green pepper, chopped</div><br /><div align="center">2 jalapenos, seeded and diced</div><br /><div align="center">6 cloves garlic, minced</div><br /><div align="center">2 small cans, fire-roasted chopped green <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">chilies</span></div><br /><div align="center">3 (28 oz) cans whole <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tomatoes</span>, crushed in blender</div><br /><div align="center">2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes (I use low sodium)</div><br /><div align="center">1 small can tomato sauce</div><br /><div align="center">1/4 C.-1/3 C. chili powder</div><br /><div align="center">1 T. black ground pepper</div><br /><div align="center">2 Cans kidney beans, drained</div><br /><div align="center">2 Cans garbanzo beans, drained</div><br /><div align="center">2 Cans black beans, drained</div><br /><div align="center">1-2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Cans</span> whole <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">kernel</span> corn, drained (optional)</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Directions:</span></em></strong></div><br /><div align="center">1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and add everything through the salt. Cook and stir until onion is getting soft.</div><br /><div align="center">2. Mix in everything from celery through green <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">chilies</span>. Reduce heat to low and simmer for five minutes</div><br /><div align="center">3. Add <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tomato's</span> and sauce. Add chili powder and pepper. Stir in all the beans. Bring to a boil, turn to low and let simmer for at least 45 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">minutes</span>. If you add corn, add just for a few minutes at the end. YUM!<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704258710492828626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0LyUg_yt995mZCMkZgyKCvUQqyXA9mMB_EFkG56hUSWJsK6wI_4Q1_sIdYBmVJfDKiU6Gklr3AR1J08IIEAS9U_Vn-IrTZ2XGpSe6tBCLYGlXuPa9pfvq2X0hEr4dPLfsusloSC3fHE/s320/med105542_0510_veggie_chile_vert.jpg" /><p align="center"><strong>Picture from </strong><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/342388/vegetarian-chili"><strong>HERE</strong></a><br /></p><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(This is what my chili looked like, minus the zucchini. I think I will try the recipe from the link above. It is a Martha Stewart recipe)</div><p align="center">It's fun when people show up to a party, when the counter is covered with veggies, like this. Every color of the rainbow. When you ask people to bring their favorite, then they will at least have something they like!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704258709551144402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdyrolb9bKc_3QkceMQZubNffdw33fG5fnCli974thDmXL8g4B_Zrvfc_jBpnBs9P8NSLIzLgRP2xuH2PDCPZilNirj1dYMkDYI39Z_mV7xHnM4_DYOvkINqbDul7dPuVh4cM2J_Jbjs/s320/CO%252520Salad%252520Bar%2525202_jpg.jpg" /> <strong>Picture from </strong><strong><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1920&bih=850&tbm=isch&tbnid=Xa_qwapD-fvl1M:&imgrefurl=http://www.courtorderdeli.com/pages/CO%2520Salad%2520Bar%25202_jpg.htm&docid=v7JdRc6WDfogmM&imgurl=http://www.courtorderdeli.com/images/CO%252520Salad%252520Bar%2525202_jpg.jpg&w=640&h=424&ei=2pgpT4SODOHYiQLY_-G1Cg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=603&vpy=170&dur=12126&hovh=183&hovw=276&tx=125&ty=85&sig=104194720368108315710&page=1&tbnh=96&tbnw=139&start=0&ndsp=51&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0">HERE</a></strong></p><div style="text-align: center;">Next time, you invite people over, offer many choices and be pleasantly surprised what people put on their plate! Offering a large variety of vegetables allows people to eat what they are comfortable with, as well as maybe getting them to try something new! It's also great for kids to feel empowered by getting to choose the veggies they want. My kids love adding their own toppings.</div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-2986870967201333882012-01-29T08:05:00.000-08:002012-01-29T08:34:34.379-08:00Do you know where your food comes from?<div>Whatever way you choose to eat, I do believe it is important to know where your food comes from and become educated about the food industry and some of the politics behind it (like who <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">indorses</span> the food pyramid we teach our kids about at school???? most likely the meat and dairy industry). Until I watched, Food, Inc I was really oblivious to a lot! Not that I didn't care, I just didn't know. I watched this almost 2 years ago which is what got David and I thinking more about what we are buying and which companies we are supporting.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703091331629533378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfYdmTqkYSE1mQHblP_y0RkhQS2mLJwgCTSsJ0flETw29avbDFM0pup86B6DwukfMFaDXa1K5Ugz1n4ldJlm6v5oBfx0ljYDVH_uSoliRCjMZkvme5q94Wv6XnWNISLtLzF0roGNz4P0/s320/foodinc.jpg" /><br /><br /><div>I highly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recommend</span> watching <strong>Food Inc.</strong> if you get a chance. You can see it on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Netflix</span>. <a href="http://lettuceeatkale.com/2010/10-top-documentary-food-films/"><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a> is a list of other food documentaries you may be interested in. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My other <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">tid</span> bit this morning is about eggs. I do love to eat eggs. I am now buying my eggs from a local lady I found on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Internet</span>. Doing a search on C<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">raigs list</span> takes a matter of minutes and you should be able to find someone <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fairly</span> close to you selling free-range, organic eggs. Once you buy them, open them up and compare them to an egg from Costco! My kids and I did this and they were so amazed to see the different yoke color from a free range egg which is bright orange vs. the light pale yellow color of the Costco egg. The taste is amazing also! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here is an article you can read about eggs. I didn't know cage-free, did not mean free range! Very interesting and it only takes a few minutes to read. You can find the article <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/confinement_farm/facts/cage-free_vs_battery-cage.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE</span>!</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have enjoyed supporting my local farmers and my cute egg lady, Una! Educate yourself and figure out what is important to you and your family!</div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-12234122475227332982012-01-25T08:48:00.001-08:002012-01-25T09:17:42.621-08:00Green Smoothie Girl!<div align="center">Last week, my friend Cody and I went up to Sandy to hear Robyn <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Openshaw</span> speak, the founder and inventor of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">greensmoothiegirl</span>.com. You can go right to the website <a href="http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. For 16 years she has been eating whole foods and creating whole foods for her four children and now sharing them <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">with</span> the world. I purchased her 12 steps to whole foods, which is expensive but well worth it. You focus on one step a month, such a great way to make the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">transition</span> into whole foods eating without being stressful and overwhelming. This month, my family and are are starting with one green smoothie a day, which is chapter one. (I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">have</span> already been doing green smoothies every day for the last year, but not really making my kids. This is a great way for us to make the change together)</span><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701617848710942370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQ5JgLnDDOLOFzglP6_HyjVn0z1z_y5Y1A5DhY_KazdMrQetcc36KuDRcqgi7H1sY4CaWjH10xmR3PxpbNLZJXwQXiYvq7mjX-scPVaO9H56OYJPizy8wlq0NFO5fcaLKq4i_7L3wnbk/s400/manual.png" /> <a href="https://secure.ultracart.com/catalog/GSG10/10011M.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> is a link to The 12 steps book. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I highly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recommend</span> her book. If you need to start somewhere, but cant afford this one yet, then you can buy The Green Smoothie Diet, her first book and introduction to green smoothies <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Green-Smoothies-Diet-Natural-Extraordinary/dp/156975702X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327510495&sr=8-1"><strong>HERE</strong></a> on Amazon.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 161px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701617834695406674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM61Qfg4P4UurrfnRTFoZ4_1oOb3r9Nl-sL5VZxR5zcJBqQuhfIXB-FRLP96pUveQa6lR63y171uGD90rK0iMUcvc7PozyAGi1JgTnCiygn8ZLHqlwP1DV1Y8WBrHcTxZZkUMzDzQg1Xg/s400/book.jpg" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">At the class, she gave her story and talked about how her grandma cured herself of cancer on a raw diet and flooding her system with raw vegetables. She also reminded the young mothers (and I still consider myself one) that we are the ones that can change the world by eating whole foods and teaching this to our children. We can help the rate of disease by not being afraid to get rid of the processed food in our house and taking the time to learn, one step at a time, how to eat whole foods, prepare them for our children, and share them with those around us.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">She shared one of her recipes (our FAMILY favorite <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">soo</span> far) from her book during her lecture and made samples for ALL the people there. I double this for all five of us! Great way to start the day and this is awesome <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre workout</span> fuel. One batch is 450 calories. </span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Hot Pink Breakfast Smoothie </strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">by Green Smoothie Girl </span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 1/2 C. coconut water </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">(I use the coconut water from Costco. comes in a case like soda does)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">6 baby carrots</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/4 C. chopped dates</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/4 C. raw cashews</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 T. vanilla</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 small beet (or part of a large beet. I got these baby beets from the store and one is just perfect)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 C. frozen strawberries</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">(sometimes more for the kids if they want it sweeter)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701617828551955570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXC8WXXHVrxyj1R9sJC-GXe6W0mWgBMnRDDTbMkpdaZXIqDk64atBqZhjhiiQaEPy-MR9ZtWNuulv1cFDt8Ejym8zDIFZhT4FwFnz6-aRDMHuK_us-kb-0VvNbT3UiX_sQQ4ivWzGBRU/s400/IMG_7875.JPG" /> <span style="font-size:130%;">Blend all together in your power blender and enjoy! The color is beautiful and you can see the happy faces on my children! And I am a happy mom knowing they are going to school loaded with good energy for their brain and awesome fuel for their tummies! If they are still hungry, I will make them whole grain toast and organic eggs to go with it...but at our house...the rule is.... <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701617818995222674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4ocPjatAMkYA-TmvthD2ogOuRjAPcsYI7z-yuU7JYnDarvn6R1NCIBJgqhh0RUnFsbSNZecLCw0wNIXu4ap2tPXP3BGpHdgnAyLGh-0vgch3fr3ozLr5wO0yir_5C5tHEUstTFHIB6U/s400/IMG_7876.JPG" /> .....SMOOTHIE FIRST!</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">(p.s. It was worked better for us to not let the kids see what I am putting in the smoothie, until after they try it. They are more willing to drink it when they don't know what is in it. Once I get their approval, then we play a game called, </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">"Guess the Ingredients!"</span></div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-7715992201099095622012-01-25T08:14:00.000-08:002012-01-25T08:47:24.093-08:00Speghetti Squash my favorite way!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHV__LMBHwTl4VdvH1TPbvxD2TkVYdtLWXoFjnWZQOgVHaXf9qle-Jb8XKBNeBSBH2IOttUTvY0tYV_F7_Bcow5R_0uOkJGgQO1qzxRjyg-MFnjYUat5cST5ZVtz7CVTlyHGbvx4SXSes/s1600/IMG_7862.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701604733964169714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHV__LMBHwTl4VdvH1TPbvxD2TkVYdtLWXoFjnWZQOgVHaXf9qle-Jb8XKBNeBSBH2IOttUTvY0tYV_F7_Bcow5R_0uOkJGgQO1qzxRjyg-MFnjYUat5cST5ZVtz7CVTlyHGbvx4SXSes/s400/IMG_7862.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">How to Cook <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Spaghetti</span> Squash:</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Cut off the end of the squash and then cut <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">lengths wise</span>. Scrape out the seeds and sprinkle with fresh sea salt and pepper. Turn flesh side down and put in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pyrex</span>. Bake at 400 for about 45 minutes until you can put an indent with your thumb in the squash skin. Once cool, scrape out the squash and it should shred like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">spaghetti</span>! </div><br /><br /><div align="center">Sometimes, we will just eat it as a side dish or top with our favorite marinara sauce. This time, I used an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Alfredo</span> sauce from Oh She glows. As you can see from the picture, I just lightly drizzled the squash (and steamed broccoli) with the sauce. Enjoy!</div><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Alfredo Sauce</span></strong><br />from: <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/03/quick-and-easy-vegan-alfredo/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Oh She Glows</span></strong></a><br /><br />1/3 C. raw cashews<br />1 garlic clove<br />3 T. nutritional yeast<br />3/4 C. unsweetened almond milk and maybe a little more to reach desired consistency<br />1 T fresh lemon juice<br />2 T. non-dairy butter (like Earth Balance)<br />2 T. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tamari</span> soy sauce<br />2 t. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Dijon</span> mustard<br />1 T. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tahihi</span><br />pinch of nutmeg (I just used the tiniest bit)<br />sea salt and pepper to taste<br />1/2 t. paprika<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Directions:</strong></span><br />Throw everything in your blender and blend until smooth! I love this recipe and I love everything I have tried from Oh She Glows. com. Why try to invent my own recipes, when she does them just the way I like!Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-20112503473352850692012-01-12T09:24:00.000-08:002012-01-12T09:45:08.464-08:00Happy January!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjze8huoY5gUsHaXBV7cPd-hrNwB_v4MssaFFttQUJOnh0Kp-TgUBbbFahWKf-cyKj6v-Z1s7jDqrV7FCVTXGdJCovxC9SlT_QGqYXV8CiwRlscCrq2iNCDasrhde6JZRcfHYdkkdiGeFo/s1600/IMG_7860.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696802972661312594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjze8huoY5gUsHaXBV7cPd-hrNwB_v4MssaFFttQUJOnh0Kp-TgUBbbFahWKf-cyKj6v-Z1s7jDqrV7FCVTXGdJCovxC9SlT_QGqYXV8CiwRlscCrq2iNCDasrhde6JZRcfHYdkkdiGeFo/s400/IMG_7860.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>I can't believe how quickly the last few months have flown by. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, an anniversary and two kids birthdays...the last few months were a blur. I am excited to be back on a good schedule with the kids in school and going to bed at a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">reasonable</span> hour. David and I have been "detoxing" for the last two weeks. It has been great to get excited about whole food eating again. I feel like between <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Halloween</span> to new years we got lost in the sugar rush that goes along with celebrating.<br />I am looking forward to another year, continuing to put in action what I have learned last year..making this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">transition</span> more lasting and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">permanent</span>.<br /><br />Here is a great recipe I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">found</span> from <a href="http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/">http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/</a>. It is a beautiful website and the writer and recipe creator is very knowledgeable with nutrition and I have really enjoyed her recipes so far. Here is one that I think you will like. The link to the original recipe is <a href="http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2011/02/pumpkin-pie-quinoa-bake/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE</span></strong></a>:<br /><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />2/3 C. almond milk (unsweetened)<br />1/4 C. pumpkin puree<br />1/4 C. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">quinoa</span>, well rinsed<br />1 t. coconut oil<br />1/4 t. pure vanilla extract<br />1/2 t. ground cinnamon (I was generous with this)<br />pinch of nutmeg and ginger<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">stevia</span> to sweeten<br /><br /><strong>Topping:</strong><br />1 T. coconut oil, melted<br />1 T. agave or pure maple syrup (can use <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">stevia</span> if wanting no sugar)<br />1.5 T. finely ground almond flour (i just throw almonds in my high powered blender and grind )<br />1/4 C. pecans, chopped<br /><br /><strong>Directions:</strong><br />1. Heat oven to 250 degrees<br />2. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (minus the topping). Pour into small casserole dish, cover and cook for 30 minutes<br />3. While cooking, combine the topping and add to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">quinoa</span> after it has c<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">ooked</span> for 30 minutes. Bake uncovered with topping for an extra 15 minutes.<br /><br />Makes 2 Servings...Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a bite here in there throughout the day.<br /><br />Each serving is about 300 calories with 7 grams of protein.</div>Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025480393622242009.post-19232890982280622682011-11-16T14:50:00.000-08:002011-11-16T15:09:22.156-08:00Quinoa Lasagna with Pumpkin Seed Pesto<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCJvI8Uuyp9-lnibA0zKlbS-_m20wmuHXje4UQWfjYcGuGuS9C_6gJOwUqnTL16HMTjgTTKclgrogg-LUQRVb4drcp1NMK_0GcObH8vxSu_fhdt66hjkRfoRGWeOxmlEy9c3hxLBKg1Y/s1600/QuinoaLasagnawithPumpkinPestoA.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675730165062882898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCJvI8Uuyp9-lnibA0zKlbS-_m20wmuHXje4UQWfjYcGuGuS9C_6gJOwUqnTL16HMTjgTTKclgrogg-LUQRVb4drcp1NMK_0GcObH8vxSu_fhdt66hjkRfoRGWeOxmlEy9c3hxLBKg1Y/s400/QuinoaLasagnawithPumpkinPestoA.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>I was really hesitant how this would turn out, but it was amazing. Completely enjoyed this. My kids wouldn't try it, but next time they will...I know it! David and I ate this with lots of salad and grilled asparagus.</div><br /><br />The picture above is from the website: <a href="http://www.danielschallenge.com/">www.danielschallenge.com</a>. It was posted by a guest chef from the Healthy Seekers Kitchen.<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.danielschallenge.com/forum/topics/easy-quinoa-lasagna-with">HERE</a> for the recipe.<br /><br />I followed it exactly. The pumpkin seed pesto was my favorite. Make sure you use a speghettis sauce you really love. Enjoy!Momma on a Missonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01593696522248230130noreply@blogger.com0