Kitchen adventures I enjoy being in the kitchen a lot. I love creating meals that my kids and my husband will enjoy especially ones that are healthy. Most of the time the creating requires little time because the kiddos tend to be needier than usual. Moms know what I am talking about for sure. Meal times tend to be trickier for us moms. Sometimes I feel like I am on Food Network doing one of … [Read more...]
Quick and Savory Barley Pilaf
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Kikkoman and Latina Bloggers Connect. Life is slowly getting back to normal since having my little one almost 2 weeks ago. It is quite unbelieveable how everything has changed with one new addition to our family. As I slowly prepare to say goodbye to my family who have been in town for 2 weeks, I have been thinking of quick and healthy … [Read more...]
Summer Vegetable and Basil Hummus Phyllo Pockets
The summer-inspired phyllo pockets are great for families and a quick weeknight meatless dinner or for any party. You can use any seasonal vegetable at your local farmer's market to vary this recipe. One thing I love about summer is having a variety of produce available especially since every month there is a new fruit or vegetable to pick and choose. I am guaranteed an amazing amount … [Read more...]
Garden of Flavor Pure Joy Juices {Review}
So now that spring seems to be over and the summer is starting to make headway, the one thing we all desire is to eat healthy and to keep our bodies clear of toxins. Just as we do spring cleaning, our bodies ask us to do the same. Even though I am almost 9 months pregnant, I was very interested in trying these juices because Garden of Flavor is the first line of cold-pressed USDA certified organic … [Read more...]
Superhero Spaghetti and Meatballs with Ragú® Sauce
When I got married my husband and I made it a priority to have couples over for dinner in order to get to know them a lot better with no expectation of being asked to their homes. We loved the art of cooking and entertaining so I was happy to do it along with my husband no matter how busy our lives could be at the time. When I became a mother almost 4 years ago, it was challenging to keep … [Read more...]
