Spark Love and Wellness

Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes

Well it’s nice to finally feel like eating and blogging again! Sorry it’s been a bit since my last post. I’m 22 weeks pregnant now with #3 and he/she gave me a bit of a rough go around for the first trimester (and then some)! I tried this recipe today for lunch with the kids andContinueContinue reading “Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes”

Best Beets Ever!

I’d say most folks either love or hate beets. There really aren’t that many ways typical Americans eat them. Cold on the salad bar just doesn’t do them justice. They are a powerhouse of nutrition… full of folate, vitamin c and fiber. Beets are also a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains which have been shownContinueContinue reading “Best Beets Ever!”

More on (in) Little Cups!

We were in Starbuck’s the other day (mama needs her coffee!) and my daughter really wanted to get one of the fruit and cheese packages there. At $6 each I quickly thought about how I could convince her I could do it even better at home. For kids, it’s all about the packaging! It’s gottaContinueContinue reading “More on (in) Little Cups!”

Homemade Plantain Chips

I love plantains… probably would have never discovered them for cooking at home if it weren’t for my Honduran Mother in Law. It seems almost every time she comes by she brings a mango and plantains. She typically fries the plantains, which is really tasty, but I decided to try baking them today to saveContinueContinue reading “Homemade Plantain Chips”

Want to Make Veggies More Fun?? Try a CSA!

Hi all- I’m reposting this info from last year since it’s CSA time again!!! Contact me if you’d like to join in on the CSA I’m hosting here in Northbrook!Spring is here and that means we will once again be able to get organic fresh produce directly from some of our local farms! I’m sureContinueContinue reading “Want to Make Veggies More Fun?? Try a CSA!”