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Martha Kester
Crockpot Tuscan White Bean & Lemon Soup

Crockpot Tuscan White Bean & Lemon Soup

This crockpot soup is by far my favorite! It is full of flavor and fairly easy to make.  I made homemade pesto which was an extra step but well worth it.  I used this pesto recipe from Love and Lemons.      Enjoy this recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Sweet Liberation

Sweet Liberation

       I get asked a lot, “Should I give up sugar?” and my answer is always “Yes, at least for a month.”  Sugar sweetened foods taste great! I love my mom’s cupcakes and my mother’s and mother in law’s pound cakes, but I only eat these items on occasion. ...

Crockpot Cabbage Soup

Crockpot Cabbage Soup

This crockpot cabbage soup is super easy to make plus it is colorful and low in fat and carbs.  I used frozen peas instead of green beans and only 4 cups of broth and not 6.     Enjoy this recipe from The Busy Baker

Healthy Protein Pancakes

Healthy Protein Pancakes

This is a simple to follow recipe full of ingredients you probably already have on hand.  I added my protein powder to the mix and three eggs (instead of egg whites).  Not only are these easy to make but are so tasty!      Enjoy this recipe from Erin Lives...

Cauliflower Quinoa Power Bowl

Cauliflower Quinoa Power Bowl

This power bowl packs a serious nutritional punch and is full of flavor! This bowl is one of my favorite dinners this time of year (February) as cauliflower and cabbage are in season.  I love the homemade sauce using Tahini but Lee does not care for it, so I keep it...

Top It Right: Elevate Your Pancake Game with Healthier Toppings

Top It Right: Elevate Your Pancake Game with Healthier Toppings

As I write this, Shrove Tuesday is tomorrow.  Some of you may know this day as Mardi Gras.  This is the day to eat pancakes.  Why?  A long time ago, it was tradition to clear the house of rich foods like eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting season of Lent. ...

Bike Drink Bike: Our Favorite Day Date and Compromise

Bike Drink Bike: Our Favorite Day Date and Compromise

  Celebrating nearly three years of marriage has taught me that compromise is the secret ingredient to a thriving relationship.  One delightful compromise, which also happens to be our favorite day date, we affectionately refer to as “Bike, Drink, Bike”.  The...

Easiest Hummus Recipe

Easiest Hummus Recipe

Hummus makes a great snack especially paired with veggies and or whole grains.  This recipe from Downshiftology is super easy to follow and does not take time.     Enjoy!!!

Protein Power: Benefits & Top Foods for a Stronger You

Protein Power: Benefits & Top Foods for a Stronger You

    Protein is an important nutrient the human body needs for many reasons.  The following information comes from Piedmont Healthcare’s website. “Protein plays a key role in keeping your cells in good shape.  It fuels our cells and powers our bodies. ...