This past weekend, I celebrated Independence Day with my Fiance’s family in Minnesota. It was my first time visiting and the weather, location and company was absolutely perfect! We explored back country woods on ATVs, shot sporting clay, whipped around the lake on a jet ski and checked each other for ticks. Did I mention […]
Spinach
Weekly Recipe – Egg & Spinach Whole Grain Goodness
Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: 1 minute Serving Size: 1 breakfast sandwich to keep you going! This sandwich is perfect for when I am rushing to a 9:30 class and have to swim afterwards. It keeps hunger away and I feel I had a good breakfast! Â Plus, I can easily make another one for […]
Weekly Recipe – Fresh Chicken Spring Rolls w/Shallot Spinach Sauce
Fresh Basil, Tarragon Chicken Spring Rolls w/Shallot Spinach Sauce Makes 8 spring rolls Approximate prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Assembly time: 30 minutes I have always been fascinated by the fresh spring roll and have been seeing more of them at local bridal fairs. Some are traditional Thai with shrimp and others […]
Spinach & Chard Salad with Baby Reds
Spinach & Chard Salad with Baby Reds Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves 2 I love this salad because it incorporates the seasonal leafy green, swiss chard, and baby spinach (my favorite). Dark leafy greens are good sources of folate, as well as legumes, some fruits and fortified grains. It is a […]
Baby dreaming? Mamas-to-be and Papas-to-be need folate, too!
When I told my doctor that I plan to start a family soon after my wedding (later this year) she advised me to begin taking a prenatal vitamin three months prior to the date. I was surprised because I feel my diet is balanced and adequate. She explained that a supplement is necessary to prepare […]
Weekly Recipe – Eggplant Spinach Lasagna Curls
Every now and then a girl just wants a good piece of pasta and this easy lasagna dish does the trick. We used eggplant in place of meat and curled it to help with portion control. Traditional lasagna always has me going back for seconds but this method kept me satisfied without the additional calories […]