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Friday Foodspiration: Blueberry Buckwheat Crepes
I call these “So easy my 8 year old can make them” Crepes, yet they look so much more sophisticated than pancakes. Just toss in a blender until smooth and pour in a hot skillet. The best part for me – cooking one minute per side allows me to get a full stack in no...
Friday Foodspiration: Scallop Caprese Salad
When basil is fresh in the garden, I love a Caprese Salad. I’ve upped the game by adding seared scallops to the mix and the flavors combine beautifully. This could be a side dish, first course, or a light main course. I think it would look great on a large platter...
7 Common Summer Sports Injuries and How to Quickly Recover
Summer is the season where adults who were out of shape during the winter jump back into their favorite sports. In addition, kids who were tied to homework and video games fill up ball fields, playgrounds, and parks. Both children and adults are more likely to...
Friday Foodspiration: Strawberry Shortcake Skillet
After several attempts at gluten and dairy free biscuit type cakes, I almost gave up on strawberry shortcake. They never rise the way I would like, and without butter, they don’t get flaky. But . . . . make shortcake in a skillet and you get a crispy outside and...
7 Ways to Improve Your Stroke and Avoid Swimming Injuries
Swimming is a great lifelong sport that can be enjoyed for competition or recreation at any age. Even with arthritis, back pain, or injuries this low impact activity can improve strength and fitness. However, low impact doesn’t mean NO risk for injury. The most...
Friday Foodspiration: Sun-dried Tomato Chicken and Cauliflower
One pot dinners are my favorite because the less clean up for me the better. So cooking my meat and veggies in a large skillet – with lots of amazing spices – is a go-to at my house. These spices give a smokey (but not spicy) flavor to typically bland chicken and...
Friday Foodspiration: Chesapeake Crab Dip
I’m a Maryland Girl and this week’s summer holiday celebration should have included Blue Crabs. Getting them shipped to Tennessee is ridiculously expensive, so Chesapeake Bay Lump Crab Meat had to suffice. I didn’t mind though – this crab dip is amazing. I’ve tried...
Friday Foodspiration: Patriotic Berry Pizza
Patriotic Berry Pizza uses strawberries, blueberries, and coconut to add a festive touch to your all American holiday table. I’ve made a lot of dessert pizza’s over the years, but this time I made it gluten, grain, refined sugar, and dairy free. Be sure to use only...
10 Ways to Move More as a Family
The Department of Health and Human Services says that our children need at least one hour of physical activity each day. It’s hard to believe, but many children aren’t doing this for their bodies on a regular basis. The lack of movement – in addition to other...
Friday Foodspiration: Garlic-Lime Shrimp
I love seafood in the summer – even if we do live over 6 hours from the nearest ocean! This shrimp, with bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and lime, hit the spot. It’s gluten, grain, dairy, and soy free – which is important to me since most Asian fare uses soy sauce....