Have you heard of Funky Monkey Snacks? If not, let me introduce you to a snack I am in love with!! FUNKY MONKEY SNACKS FunkyMonkey Snacks were created to bring delicious and healthy snacks to everyone.  Funky Monkey Snacks are a freeze dried snack that are flavorful and CRUNCHY! The snack comes in slices and […]

This weekend was my baby shower and this yummy appetizer was a total hit! I can’t take the credit though, I just showed up to enjoy, and of course to snag the recipe from my mom. She knows how to host a dinner party like nobody’s business.  This recipe is sure to make you look […]

Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation: The very first Souplantation brought delicious, healthy dining to San Diego in March 1978. In 1983, Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. was founded by Michael Mack through the acquisition of the first two Souplantation restaurants. Souplantation is continuing to grow and with their growth adopted the name Sweet Tomatoes for new restaurants […]

Tropical Traditions! Tropical Traditions is a great resource for anything-coconut! The company began with a husband and wife duo that had their family’s health in mind. This mindset didn’t change when they started selling to others. They still have a strong commitment to family farming and organic standards. They are dedicated  to traditional practices to […]

I love homemade pizza and BBQ chicken was on request this week. 🙂 It’s easy and fast to put together with a little preparation and thinking ahead. I tend to be the type of cook who has to stick to the recipe and suggested measurements, but pizza happens to be the exception. Here’s what I used to […]

Is coconut oil really all it claims to be? I’ve heard great things about coconut oil and the benefits of using it in replacement of other oils.  For instance, coconut oil is full of antioxidants and resists mutations of fatty acid chains when cooked at high temperatures, unlike some other oils. I am always skeptical […]

I love a good stir-fry and this one is loaded with flavor and color. I am expecially a sucker for fresh ginger, and the way it smells. Another great thing about stir-fry is that you can add or subtract ingredients according to your personal taste or what you might have on hand.  Give this recipe […]

Now that summer is here, I find myself avoiding the oven and trying to find fresh, tasty recipes for those warm and breezy evenings. I was flipping through my Cooking Light magazine and came across this Orzo Chicken Salad recipe. It turned out great and by the time we were through with dinner last night […]