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I am doing a little recipe testing today for kid f

I am doing a little recipe testing today for kid friendly energy/granola bars. My friend Kelly, who is a 7th grade science teacher asked me to teach a class to 7th graders on who to make granola bars at home. The is was after they spend time study metabolism and a local RI company who is working to develop various energy bars for front line worker with various nutritional needs.

Tonight I will record a lesson with simple ingredients that are accessible to everyone.

Who’s interested in this type of lesson for their kids? Ages 10 and up? Let’s me know and I was thinking we can get some classes going.

#cookingschool #chef #healthylifestyle #healthcoach #kidscooking #teens #granolabars #healthyfood #healthyfamily #largefamilylife #momlife #cookingclass

Doesn’t this plate make you crave summer!!! Peac

Doesn’t this plate make you crave summer!!! Peaches, burratta, grilled bread and chicken. Summer greens. So good! I can’t wait to cook like this again, this was from last year.

Those who are neck deep in the cold weather, what are you doing to stay warm??

#chef #healthcoach #food #foodasmedicine #health #healthylifestyle #peaches #summer #daydreaming #delicious #grill #webergrill #plantbased #eatplants

When is the last time you tried something new in t

When is the last time you tried something new in the kitchen? Like something you never done before. Or something that you felt you couldn’t do because it was too hard, or took too much time. Or maybe you wanted to try something new with the kids but kept putting it off because it was too much work?

If you have done it do you remember the feeling? How happy you were? Impressed with yourself? How it tasted, smelled, brought everyone around the table for something different.

Last night was our first attempt at making potstickers/dumplings. It was fairly easy once we got started, satisfying, stressful, enjoyable, exciting all at the same time. I just used a beef/turkey mixture, and added carrots, scallions, garlic, ginger, and cabbage and a little soy sauce. Delicious!! My #3 said, “BAM” 🥲these are amazing! The flavors explode in your mouth.

It did get a little hairy in the kitchen with so many kiddos helping but I think we made 75 dumplings!!!!!!! There is not way I could of done that many alone.

What is something you have always wanted to try but just haven’t? I would love to hear. We will be making dumplings/potstickers again for sure. I would love to hear from anyone whose family grew up making them. I am sure you have great tips for fillings and folding.

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#food #healthy #kidscooking #whatscooking #tasty #instagood #cookingisfun #healthyeating #cookingwithkids #cookingtips #healthycooking #homemade #cookingmama #homecooking #familycooking #cookingschool #cookingathome #cooking #homemadecooking #chef #healthylifestyle #healthylifestyle #learningeveryday #trynewthings

Chicken soup does not have to be difficult. Did y

Chicken soup does not have to be difficult. Did you know you don't even need stock to make a flavorful soup?⁠
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What I love to do is take a bag of frozen chicken, pop it in the instant pot, cook for about 30 minutes on high. ⁠
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Meanwhile, saute onions, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, pepper. Then when the chicken is done, shred it, add chicken and "broth" into vegetable pot. Some more water to cover and simmer. Check the broth flavor after about 10 minutes, make sure you have enough salt it will bring out flavor as well. At this point I might just add a little bouillon (either cubes or better than bouillon) which I keep on hand in the pantry if it needs it. Often it does not. ⁠
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Then this soup was finished with kale and some cheese tortellini. I almost always keep the pasta out of the dish - for those who don't want it and so it does not get mushy. ⁠
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Perfect cold weather dish

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#weightloss #healthandwellness #healthcoach #nutritioncoach #chef #nutrition #healthyhabits #eathealthy #healthyfood #healthy #healthyeating #healthyliving #healthytips #healthylife #soup #soupoftheday #chickensoup #homemadesoups

It has taken me a long time to process this senten

It has taken me a long time to process this sentence. I would either take the blame or keep trying harder to be better, or do better when it had to do with one particular close relationship. However it is a never-ending battle that cannot be won.

I hope anyone that see this can remind themselves they to can cut ties and love yourself enough to say it’s really not me.

#healthcoach #selfcare #selflove #relationships #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #love #chef #mom #momlife

Last week I shared some Indian flavor profiles. T

Last week I shared some Indian flavor profiles. This week I am letting greek flavors inspire me. That started with Greek Flavored egg cups and then salad and chicken for dinner and lunches for the week.

Flavors
- oregano, dill, garlic, parsley
- olive oil
- lemon
- yogurt
- feta
- peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes

I will get the recipe out for the egg cups, they were fantastic for meal prep for my husband this week. Also great for weekend breakfast or brunch.

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#delicious #quickdinner #healthycooking #foodforfuel #healthyeating #easydinners #healthy #homecooking #quickandeasymeals #homemade #foodstagram #healthyfood #easydinner #dinnerideas #dinnertonight #easyrecipes #mealplanmeal #healthylifestyle #chef #healthcoach

I have really missed adventures. I loved them gro

I have really missed adventures. I loved them growing up, then as an adult, and I really want my kids to experience them as well. Through moves, pregnancies, other life stressors it has not always been possible over the past 10 years. Of course we had a bunch of them but I crave them all the time, it fills up my tank and recharges my soul.

I am grateful our current assignment took us to Florida. We can easily have local adventures, even on a whim.

Yesterday, about midday, about 11:45, I said let’s go to @hutchinson_island_florida_ About 2.5 hours away.

We had a plan to get out the door in an hour. 🤣🤣. Well we all know how that goes getting kids going. Finally got the beach after we learned you need cash on Florida tolls or the sun pass and everyone still does not go potty before we leave 😳.

We got down to the beach and all of the car stress melted away 🥰. The kids settled into the beach, I enjoyed the views, watching them play, and the ocean air.

We packed up as it was getting dark enjoying watching the water change color as the sun set. The kids were sandy, cranky, and hungry getting back in the car for the ride home as expected. However I did get a few, wow that was fun today, despite the car chaos. In the end totally worth it ❤️❤️ ⁣
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#wanderlust #traveling #familytraveladventures #familytime #traveltheworld #travelfamily #travel #family #travelwithkids #familytraveller #familyadventures #familytrip #familytravelgram #nature #adventure #healthcoach #healthylifestyle #largefamily #momlife

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