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• 7 Other Things You Didn’t Know About Milk – Guest Post

  

  If you are not a big fan of milk, maybe you should really start considering on being one. Besides being vitamin rich and healthy for the human body, there are... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ways Wine Can Give Recipes a Boost – Guest Post

  The average person is used to wine accompanying a meal as a relaxing beverage. However, those who cook know all about wine as a flavor enhancement. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Totally Deluxe Breakfast Tacos

  

  I’m not a huge fan of corn tortillas just warmed up – but when they are fried and crispy – LOVE that! This is a quick and easy breakfast. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Benefits of a Daily Healthy Eating Plan – Guest Post

  5 Benefits of a Daily Healthy Eating Plan Based on the persistent research of the World Health Organization, at least 2.7 million lives are taken from people wh... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meet Brandee – Weight Loss Superstar!!!

  

  I “met” Brandee on a weight loss page on Facebook and I loved looking at pictures of her journey. She and her husband are in this together and they look... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ergonomic Lemon/Lime Juicer + Give-a-way!

  

  I am a huge fan of kitchen gadgets. So when I found out about this really cool new product – a beautifully made lemon/lime juicer – I couldn’t wait to try it.... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Great Weeknight Dinner – Easy and Delish!

  

  New dish I made up! I love when I don’t really know what I am going to make and it turns out so great! I will definitely make this again. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fast & Easy Way To Cook Dry Black Beans – in Under an Hour!

  

  I almost never used to buy dried black beans because I thought it was such a pain to try to cook them. It’s so much cheaper to buy a big bag at the store vs.... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Workout Routine for All-Weights Strength Training – Guest Post

  

  In each move that we make involves the use of our muscles. The muscles are one of the unique body parts. They are able to contract, relax and make force. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hasselback Potatoes

  

  I’ve seen the hasselback potato recipe for a few years now and believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve made them! It couldn’t be easier. Just pre-heat... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicago Gourmet 2013 – My Volunteer Experience!

  

  Yep – that’s me – just hangin’ with Lorena Garcia and Art Smith! This year marks the 4th year of me volunteering for the amazing event Chicago Gourmet – held... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chewy, Low Calorie, Jumbo Granola Bars

  

  I have a love/hate relationship with making granola bars over the years. Invariably I will find a recipe for a super awesome homemade granola bar – I will follo... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fashionable Coffee — The Resurgence of the Flavored Bean/Guest Post

  Believe it or not, I didn’t have my first cup of coffee until I was 40! Never liked it, never wanted to try it. Then for some reason at work one day – it sounde... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Can’t Believe It’s October 1st Already!! A Few Halloween Recipes + a Give a...

  

  My friends at Kretschmer would like to give one of my readers a free jar of Wheat Germ. What is Wheat Germ and why should you include it in your diet? Click her... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Up-and-Coming Michelin Star Worthy Chefs in the UK – Guest Post

  One of the ways to tell if you’re eating at one of the top restaurants in the world is if it’s been rated by the Michelin Guide. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Farmer’s Market – Roasted Pasta Sauce/Happy Birthday Mom!

  

  I can’t believe it’s the middle of September and I haven’t gone to my towns farmers market. My weekend started getting up at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday to drop off m... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Benefits of Ceramic Cookware – Guest Blog Post

  

  (photo courtesy of Ceramcor) Thanks to my friend Alicia – who is sharing information about the benefits of using ceramic cookware Why Your Cookware Plays A... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sweet Pickled Jalapenos + Sunshine

  

  I was excited to make this version of pickled jalapenos. I am probably one of the few people who hates dill pickles, dill pickled jalapenos, dill potato chips,... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Breakfast Stir Fry

  

  I mostly make my breakfast at home and then eat it once I get to work. I do that for a few reasons. One is if I eat before I got to work, I’m starving by 10:00 ... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Yammie’s Double Fudge Banana Muffins – Low Calorie!!! +Fit Test

  

  If you haven’t been to Yammie’s Noshery or Yammie’s Gluten Freedom blog – you must check it out. She is a 20 year old young woman with 6 brothers and sisters an... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION