I’m so excited! The CSA I’m hosting here in Northbrook is finally underway! Northbrook is a new location for this farm, so we have a slightly shortened season which allowed them to get their logistics down. Last night we got our first delivery! So, what did it include? Potatoes, Kale, Beets, Baby Leeks, Turnips, FlatContinueContinue reading “The Veggies are Here, The Veggies are Here!!!”
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Easy and Quick- Chicken Quesadillas!
Chicken quesadillas are one of my favorite last minute go-to items for dinner. They are easy, healthy and the whole family loves them. They are even easier when you already have cooked chicken in the fridge. I love to do a whole organic bird in the crock pot once a week or so… it’s greatContinueContinue reading “Easy and Quick- Chicken Quesadillas!”
Bye Bye Pyramid. It’s Time to Say Hello to My Plate!
I hate to admit this, but I have always disliked the food pyramid. What an obscure graphic to use to try to explain to someone how to eat… especially children. Sure, they can easily figure out which foods go into what group (picture kids with hands in the air shouting “grains, grains!!” when asked whatContinueContinue reading “Bye Bye Pyramid. It’s Time to Say Hello to My Plate!”
B-b-b-b-b-b… Blueberry Muffins
So this may be hard to believe, even for us here in Chicago as we are now sweating in our post-Memorial day 90 weather, but just a few short days ago it was only 40. Yes, that’s right, we had a 50 degree swing this week. I guess it shouldn’t be a shock for thoseContinueContinue reading “B-b-b-b-b-b… Blueberry Muffins”
Bangers and Mash
Bangers and Mash… really is just too fun to say. In my book, that alone is a perfectly good reason to have it for dinner.Sunday night we decided to enjoy a little of this tasty German combination. Our meal consisted of small bratwurst (made in Germany, but bought at Trader Joes), mashed potatoes (skin on),ContinueContinue reading “Bangers and Mash”
Spark Love and Wellness 