Quinoa Protein Bars
I am always on the lookout for a good homemade protein bar. I find the protein bars you buy in the store are loaded with a bunch of stuff I truely do not want in my body. Except for a select few most...
View ArticleMy Sunday Food Prep
Back in March of 2012 I started doing P90X to try and get in a little better shape. My extreme Type-A personality makes it hard for me to find workouts that are enjoyable and sustainable. So after...
View ArticleRoasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burger
I have been on the hunt for a super flavorful veggie burger for some time now. I had ordered the Southwestern Black Bean Burger from Iron Hill Brewery over a year ago and it was filled with chunks of...
View ArticleMy Weekly Food Prep 3/10
I was super busy this weekend cooking up a bunch of goodies to chow down on this week. Check out all the great stuff stocked up in my fridge. To start: Spinach and Mushroom Quiché (w/crust) Quinoa...
View ArticleQuinoa Salad ~ Caprese Style
The United Nations declared 2013 the “International Year of Quinoa”. How appropriate since it has become my new favorite superfood. Quinoa, pronounced [keen-wah] is not a grain like you might think,...
View ArticleQuinoa Veggie Bites
I am so in love with Quinoa, it’s so versatile, packed with protein, and is starting to become a staple in my kitchen instead of rice. Each weekend I make about 2 cups of cooked quinoa and put it in...
View ArticleChick Pea Salad w/ Quinoa, Cilantro, Avocado & Lemon Dressing
OMG! This salad is so freakin’ good I thought I was gonna eat the whole damn bowl! The picture caught my eye, but the taste grabbed my heart! I’m in love! Chick Pea Salad w/Lemon Quinoa, Cilantro...
View ArticleIt’s a Pinterest Pin-It Party
Our gracious host for this Pin-It Party is Lindsay over at The Lean Green Bean. She is so full of great ideas about spreading the love of fellow bloggers it never ceases to amaze me ~ plus I’m a huge...
View ArticleDark Chocolate, Pistachios and Quinoa
Dark chocolate, pistachios and quinoa what an awesome combination. When I came across the recipe from Wendy over at Cooking Quinoa, I couldn’t help myself but to make this tasty little treat. I...
View ArticleMemorial Day Recap|Recipe|P90X
Memorial Day was freezing in my neck of the woods, not your typical holiday weekend that is suppose to be the unoffical start of summer. It was more like a cold day at the beginning of March and not...
View ArticleJune Edition: Pin-It Party #2
If there is ever a time where I have lost massive amounts of time on the internet, its getting sucked into the Social Media Bermuda Triangle of Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook. I love them all. Each...
View Article5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Quinoa
So it’s no secret the love affair I have with Quinoa [KEEN-wah]. I’ve found all sorts of ways to incorporate this versatile staple into my everyday meal plan. I have used it in breakfasts’, lunches,...
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