Breakfast on the Go: Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal

Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal – this is brilliant if you’ve ever tried to cook a nice hardy oatmeal for your kids on a school morning – it can be time consuming and (for me) messy. These can be prepared Sunday for the entire week. The premise is to add all dry ingredients to the jar […]

Going Gluten-Free: Cauliflower, Fig & Arugula Pizza

A delicious, gluten-free pizza recipe using Cali’Flour pizza crust which are made from cauliflower and are corn-free, and soy-free. You can get cauliflower pizza crusts at places like Whole Foods or online, you can order 8 crusts for $47 on Amazon or from Califlour Foods. Also Read: Should You Go Gluten-Free? INGREDIENTS: 1 Cali’Red Pepper Pizza Crust 2-3 T […]

Fiery Chipotle Steak Taquitos

I love this gluten-free recipe from Califlour Crusts. My kids don’t even notice that it is gluten-free! We often make these using leftover steak from the night before. Also Read: Should You Go Gluten-Free? INGREDIENTS Spicy skirt steak taquitos: 4 Cai’flour Spicy Jalapeño Flatbreads 8 oz  Skirt steak 1⁄2 tsp  Sea salt 1⁄2 tsp  Cracked black pepper […]

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Which is Better: Gatorade or Water?

Are sports drinks a nutritional replenishment or simply the new soda? Should you pump your kids full of Gatorade so they don’t dehydrate…or are you just providing empty calories? Gatorade was produced in response to a request by the University of Florida’s football coach who was looking for a way to keep his athletes from getting dehydrated. In the hot Florida […]

Summer Cocktails: Tequila & Thyme Lemonade

 Thyme for a tequila cocktail.  A little sugar, lots of lemon, a bit of thyme and tequila muddled together in a tasty little drink. Find Out if Tequila is a Stimulant SIZE: Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS: 3 thyme sprigs 2 tsp superfine sugar 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 lemon wedges 3 oz silver tequila 1 oz cold water […]

Chill Out with a Refreshing Basil & Strawberry Water…With or Without Vodka.

I’m always looking for ways to get more water inside of me. Right now, I have so much basil in my garden that I decided to infuse my water with the basil and some fresh strawberries for a totally refreshing drink on this very hot summer day! Ingredients 8 fresh strawberries 10 fresh basil leaves 8 cups cold water (or use […]

5 Tips to Beat the Heat

1. Who is susceptible to Heat Illness? Children under the age of 4 and adults over the age of 65 are at most risk of becoming ill from the heat. Obesity, certain medications, some chronic illnesses and being overdressed all further increase the risk. Today, I’m focusing on kids but the idea is pretty much the same for seniors. […]