Plant-based Fried Rice with Brussel Sprouts

Plant-based Fried Rice with Brussel Sprouts

I have always been a fan of fried rice. Before we decided to change our diet I would often make fried rice for our dinner meal, so I am happy to introduce you to a good alternative from your regular egg and chicken fried rice. We really enjoy this meal! This was one of the
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Veggie and Hummus Sandwiches, the Sandwich I CRAVE DAILY! Literally.

Veggie and Hummus Sandwiches, the Sandwich I CRAVE DAILY! Literally.

Happy Almost 4th of July! I LOVE July 4th. It is so fun to celebrate our great country here and I love seeing all the red, white and blue everywhere! Our house is coming right along! We now FINALLY have our laminate floors (after 2 weeks of delays.. they came back 2x and both times
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Fun New Additions

Fun New Additions

Well, we have been super busy over here! Our home is in complete disarray at the moment while we are waiting for our “wood” floors (laminate flooring) to go in. They were supposed to install it yesterday but when they arrived they informed me that we couldn’t install an island on top of the floating
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Homemade Granola with Almonds, Craisins and Chocolate

Homemade Granola with Almonds, Craisins and Chocolate

On Sunday someone from my church brought some homemade granola for everyone, and it was so tasty that I decided that little amount wasn’t enough. So I researched some granola recipes and made some of my own! I found the recipe on Chow.com. Here is the link for that recipe: http://www.chow.com/recipes/30062-basic-granola It calls for honey,
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Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes and Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes and Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Mother’s day is right around the corner. There’s no better time to talk about amazingly tasty breakfasts that are perfect for breakfast in bed! The pancakes alone are so flavorful, but then you add the homemade blueberry syrup and it’s divine. My husband isn’t a fan of fruity “desserts” or almost anything fruity, so he
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3 Steps to Having a Healthy, Happy and Inexpensive Easter

3 Steps to Having a Healthy, Happy and Inexpensive Easter

   Easter is this weekend! I can’t believe how time has flown. Things have been super busy for us here since we moved, and I just barely went shopping on Saturday for our Easter basket treats. I realize that most of you have probably already gone shopping for your Easter this year, but maybe this
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Healthy Butterfinger Dip

Healthy Butterfinger Dip

Well. We officially moved to Utah. We had a last second change in plans when about 4 days before we were scheduled to leave for California my husband got a call from a buddy to interview for a job here in Utah. Long story short, he got the job, and 2 days later we left
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Southern-Lovin’ Plant-based Biscuits and Gravy

Southern-Lovin’ Plant-based Biscuits and Gravy

Mmm. Biscuits and gravy. This is a classic comfort food that I have loved since a kid. Every time we went to visit my Grandma in North Carolina, I would ask her to make me some of her amazing biscuits and gravy. Unfortunately, a normal biscuits and gravy recipe is chock full of unhealthy things
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