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- 12 mini graham cracker pie shells
- 1 1/2 cups The Greek Gods Greek Honey Yogurt
- 3 ripe Hachiya persimmons, peeled, diced and pureed
- 1 unflavored gelatin packet
- 1/4 cup Honey Ridge Farms Spiced Honey
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- reserve 1 Hachiya persimmon, peeled and diced for garnish
- star anise
- In a medium bowl add the gelatin packet.
- Add the hot water and mix.
- Next add the honey and mix well until blended.
- Dice the persimmons and puree with a hand immersion blender leaving the mixture semi chunky.
- Add to the gelatin mix and stir well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend well.
- Add about 1/3 cup of filling into each mini.
- Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours until set.
- Garnish with diced persimmons and star anise.
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ESV Journaling Bible Review + Giveaway
November 17th, 2015
One of the things I enjoy doing is spending time reading but sad to say it is not one of the things I get to enjoy AS much now with a busy life. Adding another child in the family just really does not do it, it just is a little more than that. It’s keeping up with my toddler girlies! They have so much energy and by the time 8 o’clock comes by, all I want to do it sleep.
One of the things I am really purposing to do is to spend more time reading the Bible and journaling. It is something I used to do in college and throughout my single years until I got married. Why I stopped when I got married I do not know, but now that I spend lots of time on my own, isolated and not socializing, my thoughts have to go somewhere.
I recently was sent Crossway’s newest ESV Journaling Bible in a Blue Flora Design. I do not think I have had such a nice fancy bible that allows me to write on the side bars. It actually makes me sad writing in the Bible since I was not given that option growing up. The print in the Bible is a reasonable size and there is plenty of space, about 2 inches of margin to write. There is actually a ribbon marker to remember where you were last reading.
This Bible would be great for anyone looking at studying the Word or even going through a Bible study where thoughts could be added directly into the margin of the Bible. I recently started an online study that took me through different chapters and allowed me to write where I needed.
Since I hardly take a Bible other than my phone with an ESV app or even my small Bible, this Bible is definitely a great Bible coming to use throughout your morning. My girls even saw the book and asked me what I was reading. I like how they are inquisitive kids.
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Mini Spiced Persimmon Yogurt Pies #GreekGodsPies
November 13th, 2015
As the leaves finish changing colors and falling from trees it is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost upon us again! I only say this because as Facebook shares my memories from almost 4 years ago, it makes me miss family all over again. Every year as we live miles and miles away from our family in Texas, I am reminded that holidays are just going to be different every year. I think I am finally sinking into the idea of establishing traditions since we have little ones who are remembering and learning so much about everything.
One of the traditions that I know I will continue will be cooking and including my kids in the mix. They love being in the kitchen helping and mixing. I wish we had video set up just to show my little helpers in action. As I plan for Thanksgiving, I hope to include them in the cooking process in order to remember their time with mommy in the kitchen.
Since we have no family in the area, we plan on opening our home to college kids that do not have family in the area in order to share our meal and even spend time watching the Thanksgiving Parade. If there is ever a day where it was worth spending my whole day in the kitchen, it would be this day.
There are always a few new recipes I like incorporating or switching out with traditional ones we use every year so when I was challenged to make a pie with greek yogurt, I was inspired to create something that perhaps would replace the pecan or pumpkin pie. It could simply just be another pie to add to the dessert tray. Why not? The more the merrier especially since we do not know how many kids we are to expect.
Persimmons are in season and in abundance. I always like trying new recipes or even creating new recipes when this time of year comes by. Check out the array of persimmon recipes I have made since I started my food blog. When my husband for an exact description for the persimmon it was actually hard to describe since I think it has a unique flavor and texture especially with the variety of persimmons available. The type of persimmon I used is the Hachiya. It has to be VERY ripe before being consumed or else your mouth will be left with a bitter aftertaste. It is almost grainy and gross.
I created a pie that took The Greek God’s Greek Honey Yogurt and pureed Hachiya persimmons. While it was a simple recipe, it was a light and tasty pie that was super quick to prepare which is perfect for a busy day in the kitchen. I hope you get to add it to your recipe index box this year. Check out The Greek God’s Greek Yogurt on Facebook for more recipes.
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Two Healthy Products for your Family + Two Giveaways
November 12th, 2015
It is no suprise I am always promoting new products but it is something I love doing because even if I were not a blogger I would still be sharing how much I like new discoveries, especially with items I want to add to my pantry. Some of the products I have been using in the last months are healthier for our family and are great options for having a healthier lifestyle.
For many it is hard to go completely sugar-free, but there are products, like there are certain foods, that are lower on the glycemic chart. This means that ones sugar level will not drop after consuming foods that contain carbohydrates. I am always looking for alternatives for sugar even though I do like alcohol sugars that are considered naturally sugar free without altering any blood sugar levels.
Dolcedi‘ is a new product I was introduced to that is a new, all-natural liquid sweetener made from 100% organic apples and is a low-glycemic* alternative to sugar and other sweeteners. With 25% fewer calories than table sugar, Rigoni di Asiago Dolcedì’ is made from the concentrated and filtered sugar extracted from organic apples. It is certified USDA organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and STAR-KOSHER. Dolcedì’ can be used any way you would use traditional table sugar or honey and in the same proportions; one teaspoon of sugar equals one teaspoon of Dolcedì’. Its neutral flavor enhances the taste of food and drinks without altering them. Dolcedì’ is also highly soluble in both cold and hot drinks and can be enjoyed with pancakes, on yogurt, in fruit salad, and in baking.
I loved using it my coffee, tea and even in smoothies. I actually did not use to much and it gave a perfect sweeteness. There was no aftertaste and it almost tasted like honey. I can truthfully say that I did not crave it the way I do sugar.
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Coromega has a unique line of great-tasting omega-3 supplements that make it fun, easy and delicious for everyone to get their daily dose of essential omega-3 fatty acids, without the unpleasant aftertaste. It is a new, revolutionary emulsified blend of superfood oils created for better absorption, better taste and better health overall. Be Bright , a vegan, gluten free, non-GMO superfood oil, is delightful straight on a spoon or as a delicious addition to any smoothie.
While I have been used to taking capsules, I always had a hard time with the aftertaste or burping fish oil because it upset my tummy. These squeezable pack worked well in my every day eating lifestyle. Even though we could take these by teaspoonful, I liked adding it to my yogurt or mostly in our green smoothies. It just keeps getting easier adding items to smoothies because kids do not detect it. We are all getting our superfood oils and easily absorbed into the digestive system too! I thought this was an easy wat to receive my Omega 3’s along with antioxidants.
It is available in a 10-ounce squeezable packs and requires refrigeration after being opened. Be Bright by Coromega is a creamy plant-based blend of:
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Easy to Follow Trim Healthy Mama and Cookbook + GIVEAWAY
November 10th, 2015I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.
I am a mother of three and I like to eat.
Is this as good of a confession I can give? Is anyone out there like me?
I have been wanting to lose weight for a long time, probably forever, but mostly since I have had my children. Losing weight AFTER having a baby is probably the worst time ever especially after breastfeeding but many moms will tell me the opposite. You can eat clean and lose weight and yada yada yada. I WOULD be the one to lose my milk production if I stopped eating more frequent meals or letting go of some richer foods that I know would benefit the baby a lot more but who’s kidding me? I probably could use fewer meals to lose weight.
Truthfully is not about me at the moment and what I loved about the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle, is that the writers don’t make me feel guilty. Even before I accepted the campaign as a Moms Meet Ambassador, I had heard about Trim Healthy Mama. While for many it might seem like another craze, I have had close friends lose weight like never before. I have seen countless of womens’ before and after photos and am shocked at how this eating lifestyle is different than diets out in society.
While I’ve gone through diets and sometimes have felt deprived of food, I was eating types of food that were not as healthy for my body. In Trim Healthy Mama, you can eat from all food groups and not even feel deprived at all. What I loved in the new book was a section for nursing and pregnant mamas. There is a place for everyone in this eating lifestyle even when you think you are beyond hope.
After trying almost every fad diet out there, Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett, creators of the Trim Healthy Mama movement, took matters into their own hands. Through trial and error and much research, they created the Trim Healthy Mama Plan and companion cookbook, the breakthrough lifestyle program to help readers of all ages and stages get healthy, slim down, and keep off the weight once and for all.
The key to this eating lifestyle is the gentle and fun road to trim and healthy. It gives readers a unique way to lose weight and get healthy by eliminating sugar while still eating hearty, delicious food. The book includes menu plans, a list of super foods, time-saving tips, and pantry stocking and lifestyle advice to help readers reach their goals. The companion cookbook offers over 350 recipes to help readers successfully slim down while eating well. This plan is for anyone, from those who love to cook from scratch with the purest ingredients, to those who can barely boil water. It’s not just for crunchy, health food types, and you don’t have to be an exercise fanatic to make this work.
When I first came across Trim Healthy Mama, the recipes were in a large book but it was confusing. There are E, S, and FP meals which are otherwise known as ENERGETIC, SATISFYING, and FUEL-PULL recipes. Everything in their new book and cookbook is MUCH more understandable.
I love the colorful photographs for the recipes and I love that there are meal plans and recipes for crockpots. I made a 30-minute skillet meal and a crockpot meal and I really loved making. I love that there are Facebook groups for everyone in different stages of life. There is a Facebook support group for Trim Healthy Mama Beginners, Trim Healthy Mama experts, and Trim Healthy Mama Pregnant and Nursing Groups. The Trim Healthy Mamas will help you find your way out of the maze of diet foods, food fear, and miserable food bondage.
While I am not a master at it by far at all, I am slowly trying out new things but I am trying to find a support group with other moms. It does require a lot of time to plan and prepare, but at least I have the newest books to help me even faster this time.
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Chemical-Free WaterWipes for your Baby’s Bum
November 9th, 2015This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.
As a mother of three I should feel like a pro at everything right? Well, I definitely feel more comfortable about certain things when taking care of my girls. I know that the same schedule works for all my girls. It came naturally the third time around without having to do a refresher. I know that my kids sleep better when on their tummies and I also know what kind of cry my babies make when they are hungry and when they are colicky.
One thing that has been challenging for me is how to keep stay completely chemical free when using products for my children. While I incorporate natural ways of taking care of my girls there are just some products that I have kept as part of my life because it worked for me. Not only do I work full-time as a mommy but I also for a great company which keeps me really busy. I am comfortable calling myself part-time crunchy mama and am not hard on myself for not being completely chemical free in my home for now.
Both my older girls had sensitive skin and often got diaper rashes so while I could never do cloth diapers, I found the best brand diaper and wipes for their skin. It has worked for the past 4 years and I have not turned back. At one point I thought at saving money and not using regular on-the-shelf wipes, but after trying to make my own wipes, I was not happy and I gave up.
Recently, I was introduced to WaterWipes, which is a premium European brand and is a chemical free baby wipe that contains only two ingredients, 99.9% purified water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract. How easy is that? I have never seen anything on the shelf besides brands provided by health stores or organic companies claiming their wipes to be all natural but I had not seen ANY wipe just completely made up of water and grapefruit seed extract.
The wipes last on the shelf for 15 months but once opened, they only last 1 month. As I shopped for groceries, I made my way down the baby aisle at GIANT and noticed that among the other wipes, WaterWipes called my name. I grabbed two 60-count packs and headed home to try them on my 3-month old daughter and almost 3-year-old.
The wipes have a clean smell but no perfumes or any preservatives. They are truly chemical free and did the job it was intended for on both my daughters. I keep one in my purse for messy cleanups during lunch and one in my changing room at home. While each pack costs $3.99 a pack, I did save a $1 buying it at GIANT using my store savings card. When you buy it, do not remove the wipes from the pack since it is already in a sterile environment. Allow wipes to stay in package and seal closed when finished.
These wipes are not only sold at GIANT but in many other stores, so use the store locator to find these wipes.
