This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Starting your day with 100% pure Florida Orange Juice
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Florida Orange Juice. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the best things you can do for yourself and your family is to make sure to have a healthy... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
After school snacking with Orville Redenbacher SmartPop!
My kids enjoy having Orville Redenbacher SmartPop! as an after school snack as it’s something they can make themselves with a minimum of supervision. However, even microwave popcorn loses its... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Pancakes vs. crepes #glutenfree #gfcommunity
Who doesn’t love pancakes? Well, if you’re gluten free, having pancakes can be a bit of a problem. Luckily there are some terrific gluten free pancake mixes on the market like the one from... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Having a nice smile makes a good first impression #InvisalignMAB
I’m excited to announce that I’m done with my initial Invisalign treatment – all 19 aligner trays – just in time for our move to Georgia! I’m wearing a retainer at night, which is... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Join us TONIGHT at 8 PM ET to chat about gluten-free summer time treats #gfcommunity
For my family, school's out in a couple of days, which means that summer time's just around the corner. In celebration, Lynn of Lynn's Kitchen Adventures, Jo-Lynne of Musings of a Housewife, Sommer... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Summer grilling: Seared Panko Encrusted Tuna on Black Rice #WorldHarbors #GoldenLabel
It’s been over a month since I’ve been back from Hawaii. I still miss the food, especially the fish dishes. I bought two wonderful cookbooks to see if I could replicate some of the recipes, but... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Healthy French Toast from Everyday Health’s Recipe Rehab
Are you planning to make French Toast this weekend? It's a favorite of my kids, especially when their Nana is visiting and offers to make it for them. I let her even though I know it’s not the... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop! giveaway
As part of the Healthy Snacking Challenge, we’ve swapped out Orville Redenbacher SmartPop! for our usual after school snacks. I’m doing this to encourage my family as well as my readers to snack... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Right on target with the California Wine Club {10% off coupon code}
Have you ever bought a bottle of wine and taken it home to drink, just to be disappointed? I had that experience recently after picking up a bottle of Malbec that looked “interesting” – it was... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Cooking with Coca-Cola®– Coca Cola Carne Asada Marinade
In a little more than a week, my family and I leave Colorado to go to the heart of Coca-Cola country – Georgia. It’s where people pronounce Coke “Co’Cola” and they ask you if you want a... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Baby Greens and Balsamic Reduction #glutenfree #HollandHouseCW
I’m crazy about balsamic vinegar reduction as a sauce on anything from roasted vegetables to fish. Drizzling it on food makes an ordinary dish burst with flavor and a little elegance to boot. Plus,... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
How to throw a seafood boil outdoor summer bash
One summer bash I’ll never forget was a coworker’s crawfish boil party. Dennis and his roommates had 100 pounds of crawfish flown into Denver from Louisiana for the party and kept it in the... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Healthy Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash with Quinoa #secretrecipeclub #glutenfree
I cannot believe we’re moving to Athens, Georgia in less than two weeks! We’re trying to cut down on the amount of stuff to pack, so the kids and I are in the process of consuming all the... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
How to save more money on your favorite gluten-free and healthy foods #gfcommunity
I recently started a discussion, More Ways to Save When Buying Gluten Free Foods – Buying in Bulk, at the Udi’s Gluten Free Community. Some of my tips included shopping at warehouse stores and... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Grilled Fish Moco with Spicy Tropical Fruit Salsa
When I was in Hawaii earlier this month, my husband and I had breakfast at Sam Choy’s Breakfast Lunch and Crab restaurant in Honolulu. Wanting to try local fish dishes, I chose the Fresh Catch... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Results from the Ziploc Fresh Eating Survey-Denver vs. Boston {Win a FreshOver Goodie Bag} #freshover
As you know, I’ve teamed up with Ziploc to encourage Americans to eat more fresh. If you are a regular reader – you’ll notice, I’m already looking for ways to put a healthy spin on my... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Learn how to eat healthy on a budget at the LiveWell Colorado Twitter chat on May 17 #HealthyCO
When I ask people why they aren’t eating healthy foods, usually the first thing I hear is that it’s too expensive to do. That’s why I’m hosting a Twitter chat about Eating Healthy on a Budget... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
A Hawaiian seafood adventure with Sea Cuisine
Earlier this month, Sea Cuisine sent me to Honolulu, Hawaii to report on the local seafood scene. You can see my reviews of local restaurants, read about my visit to the Honolulu Seafood Auction, and... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Mother’s Day Brunch: Guaca Mary cocktail
For Mother’s Day, change things up by making mom a South of the Border twist on the classic Bloody Mary – a Guaca Mary. This drink combines nutritious avocados, with grapes, Mexican spices,... Continue reading »
This Mama Cooks On a Diet in healthy-foods
Mother’s Day Brunch: Coffee Granita
There’s nothing like coffee in bed on Mother’s Day. But if it’s been hot at your house like it has been at mine, maybe a coffee granita, a type of Italian ice, would be more appropriate. This... Continue reading »
