This is the first summer in more than 12 years that I haven't had a garden. We sold the big house where we finished raising our hoodlums, and downsized our living space, AND our outdoor space. So far, we absolutely love the freedom that gives us - but that doesn't mean I can't still grow [...]
I love to make healthy and delicious freezer jam (without sugar or pectin!) this time of year when the berries, cherries, peaches and nectarines are plentiful and inexpensive. This jam is easier than any other version I've ever done, AND is actually good for you. It's really not jam at all - because it doesn't contain any [...]
I love block parties on the Fourth of July. What better way to celebrate our freedoms than to visit and play with friends and neighbors, children and grandchildren. That day is also (usually) a “cheat” day because somehow holidays have become synonymous with junk food. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a completely [...]
Grilling is my favorite way to cook fresh fish, especially Salmon! I feel like it's easy to get the perfect texture and degree of “done-but-not-overcooked” using any grill and aluminum foil. The BONUS, is: cleanup is super easy too. Want perfectly cooked Salmon (or any fish) every time? Just follow these tips: For every inch [...]
Back in 2012, Chris Barnett noticed I was lightheaded during a workout and asked me about my protein intake. I thought I was getting enough, but he recommended I also add a protein shake once a day. I was already doing a green smoothie with fresh spinach every morning, so it was easy to just [...]
This is a recipe that Chris Barnett sent out in an email to all Dream Body members. Shawn and I love flank steak, and prepare it in a variety of ways! When our kids were growing up, we skied every Saturday, and often we tossed a flank steak in the crock pot before we left [...]
Failure can be a good thing. In the gym, we do reps to failure because that builds strength. Because we work until we fail - we succeed. My daughter McKenna and I doing yoga on Mother's Day. This is something I did with the kiddos when they were little, but now the roles are [...]
I was surprised when my daughter said I could make Chocolate Mousse with the water from the can of garbanzo beans! She hadn’t played with aquafaba, so of course I had to! It makes a super light and fluffy Chocolate Mousse, which is a much different texture from the thick and heavy Avocado Chocolate Mousse (for that [...]
Easter is coming up fast, and I’m making a plan! As you know, my husband Shawn, gave up sugar the first of January this year, and to date - he’s lost 21 pounds! That’s pretty significant, because his total goal is to lose 24 pounds. Just giving up soda and treats has made a huge [...]
I am not a vegan, but I love vegan food. When my kids were young and learning about dinosaurs, my oldest daughter was explaining the difference between herbivores and carnivores to her younger siblings. I asked her what I was and she responded, “Oh Mom, you’re an Omnivore, because you eat EVERYTHING!” I could not [...]