Colder temperatures and snow have invaded the Midwest once again...did I mention is April 14th? YUCK! Saturday was absolutely gorgeous. It felt like summer with temps in the 80's and I was able to get a significant amount of yard work completed...6 hours worth to be exact! I even got a little sunburned (which I … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chili
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Shrimp and Asparagus Scampi
Shrimp. Garlic. Asparagus. Lemon. These are a few of my favorite things! Combine these ingredients into one dish and I am in foodie heaven. I now present to you, Shrimp and Asparagus Scampi! This dish is the perfect union of savory and tangy. The garlicky lemon sauce pairs perfectly with the buttery shrimp. It is easy … Continue reading Shrimp and Asparagus Scampi
Curry Chicken Salad
I am absolutely obsessed with the Curry Chicken Salad from Whole Foods. The price tag? Not so much! So I decided to take matters into my own hands and try to replicate my beloved Curry Chicken Salad. I am absolutely thrilled with the results! Not only does it taste like the Whole Food's version … Continue reading Curry Chicken Salad
Whole30: Mission Complete – 7 Tips and Take Aways
We did it! We completed the Whole30!The past 30 days, I have become so much more aware of what I have been putting into my body. The way I look at food has changed and I've developed some wonderful habits that I will carry with me into the future. I feel like my body is … Continue reading Whole30: Mission Complete – 7 Tips and Take Aways
Pad Thai
Last Saturday marked Day 20 of the Whole30 and boredom was starting to set in at the house. The miserable Midwest weather has become old and we just want to get out of the house and do something fun…..like go out to eat! Obviously, that was not an option for us so I decided on … Continue reading Pad Thai
Taking on the Whole30 Challenge
Before ringing in the new year, my husband Jason and I had decided we wanted to do something to reset our digestive systems and metabolism. There are plenty of "cleanses" and "detoxes" out there but many of them are unhealthy, extremely restrictive, and can mess with your metabolism. I did some research and decided that … Continue reading Taking on the Whole30 Challenge
Emanate Yoga 