My Favorite Kitchen Essentials

I could probably extend this list to my 10 favorite kitchen essentials, but right now these 5 are getting some serious play in the kitchen.

Best Five: My Morning Cleansing Activities

When many of us hear the word "cleanse", thoughts of  being on a "juice only" diet for days comes to mind or some radical approach such as sipping cabbage soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner - I can see you cringing! However, in my opinion the best approach to cleansing is incorporating "gentle daily detoxification techniques." Our bodies automatically strive to maintain balance amidst changing conditions and naturally help us to detoxify on a daily basis. The problem, as we have all heard, is that we have become heavily overloaded by toxins and as a result many of us are not maintaining our optimal health. The morning is a perfect time to incorporate some specific "daily detoxification techniques" to assist moving the toxins through your detoxification pathways. I have outlined 5 cleansing activities that I perform almost every morning. I add other practices here and there, but these five are a constant part of my morning ritual....

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks

The Big Game day is tomorrow! Are you gearing up to have some friends over or heading out to a  Super Bowl party? We will be watching country style in a large barn at our neighbors house and plan on bringing over some of the dishes below. Game day fare tends to be pretty heavy and often quite high in saturated fat. Lighten things up and try making some of these delicious healthier options. Best of luck to your team!! 

Recipes with Winter Citrus

Happy Monday, all! As the temperature drops and with snow on its' way, thoughts of warm air, bright colors and winter citrus fill my mind. After weeks of holiday indulgence, citrus fruit seems to be just what is needed to lighten up. Full of anti-oxidants and bursting with a clean fresh tangy flavor, they make a fabulously healthy and delicious addition to winter fare. Plus, they seem to just brighten up the day! I love featuring them in bowls all around the house and especially in the kitchen for an added element of sunshine. Here are 5 of our favorite citrus recipes.