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25/02/2018

Boca Pizzeria on : This is our go to spot for lunch or dinner with the family. Casual ambiance, great food wit…

This is our go to spot for lunch or dinner with the family. Casual ambiance, great food with lots of options and nice outdoor patio seating on warm days!...

21/08/2016

Loftea Cafe on : Convenient place to grab a snack or meal and they are open Sunday's! Healthy, organic and glu… https://t.co/sEDb4Bck8y

Convenient place to grab a snack or meal and they are open Sunday's! Healthy, organic and gluten free options - all delicious! Was a great morning breakfast spot during our...

28/07/2016

Check out this photo of HappyGoHounds on https://t.co/X5kDg8wfb1

A photo at HappyGoHounds

12/05/2016

Super simple super yummy super bean salad! One of my favorite leafless salad recipes, perfect for a spring BBQ side dish!

Because I loved the super bean salad recipe from last month, I wanted to try another spin on bean salad - just in time for Spring! Packed with lots of vegetab...

10/05/2016

This month's newsletter is too good - I had to share with everyone! Super simple home brewed kombucha recipe plus 3 health benefits that kombucha provides:

What is kombucha? Fermented beverage made of up black tea + sugar. Contains healthy bacteria and yeast that starts the fermenation process once combined with sugar. After fermentation, kombucha contains probiotics, acid, B vitamins and enzymes.

07/05/2016

Continuing to experiment with chia seed pudding! This batch was made with coconut cream, milk, sliced bananas and cinnamon Cinnamon is a great flavor addition and it may help reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, too!
(Makes 2 servings):
- 1/3 cup coconut cream
- 3/4 cup of milk (soy, almond, cow)
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
Mix together and let sit overnight in the fridge in a sealed container or jar. Top with banana or any fruit, and add a dash of cinnamon.
Nutrition Info per serving =
250 calories, 15 grams fat, 15 grams carbohydrate, 5 grams sugar, 8 grams fiber

06/05/2016

Episode 2 of Cooking with Kelsey is up and running! I had a great time at the Farmer's Market shopping for local, seasonal asparagus for this delicious, crowd pleasing recipe: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus! (Substitute tofurky for bacon for vegetarian/vegan option)

06/05/2016

Delicious sweet potato, white mushroom & jack cheese enchilada casserole courtesy of Merritt Kinkade plus chips and guac of course - feliz cinco de mayo!

02/05/2016

New favorite 15 minute meal: cauliflower fried rice! Cauliflower rice (got mine at Trader Joes!), carrots, asparagus, bell pepper, sugar snap peas, bacon and eggs. Sauté all veggies in grape seed oil over medium high heat in a large pan for about 5-8 minutes.
Move veggies to one side of the pan, then add egg, scramble it, and mix in bacon with veggie mixture. Add soy sauce and enjoy! ***omit bacon for recipe***

29/04/2016

As the weather heats up, we tend to crave cool beverages - and there's nothing better than a cold refreshing smoothie on a hot day! Check out the healthiest smoothie additions and those you'll want to ditch! My faves: plain 2% Greek yogurt, banana, spinach, soy milk. YUM!

28/04/2016

"Lazy" chia seed pudding: 11 oz Svelte vanilla protein shake + 5 tbsp chia seeds (makes 2 servings). Mix in glass jar, seal and store in fridge overnight!
240 calories, 13 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbohydrate, 12 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, 10 grams of protein

24/04/2016

Lots of gorgeous seasonal produce here today! Shopping seasonally and locally to support local farmers and get the most nutritious food possible!