It’s almost been a year. One year since we moved from the big city to the small desert. It’s weird and wonderful. It’s conservative, and we are not, so that’s an adjustment. I don’t really have friends here yet. My work comes in fits and starts but so far every client has been lovely. Ian’s […]Read Post ›
Just in time for summer. Can easily sub for another berry or a mixture of berries, or sliced peaches or other summer fruit. Berry Base 6 cups fresh blueberries (or any berry) 1 cup coconut sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (or other citrus zest) 3 tablespoons gluten free all-purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red […]Read Post ›
As a mom, “lunch” usually means string cheese, almonds, or whatever my kid isn’t eating. However, if I can get myself a quality 30 minutes in the kitchen, I make this salad and eat off of it all week. To my bowl of quinoa salad, I add chopped Romaine lettuce for extra bulk (I’m […]Read Post ›
If you’re a sugar-free kinda family (or trying to be), finding a tasty granola that is less than $8 a bag is HARD to find. That’s why I make ours. Nursing mamas, the oats and flax in here will be your milky friends. Also, you can eat this for quick and sustained energy by the […]Read Post ›
It’s still breakfast time. I love breakfast, and often eat breakfast foods all day long. I’m a rule breaker. Also, my kiddo tends to eat best early in the day, so I try to seize the moment and get as many nutrients into him as possible. This is a muffin that nourishes and satisfies minus […]Read Post ›
Day 8 of no sugar. The last sugar I had was at my dear friend’s 40th birthday party. Tres leche cake. Not a bad way to go out. This was not planned. Last Sunday morning I had this tiny sliver of willingness to not eat sugar that day. The thing is, I’m a sugar addict. […]Read Post ›
mamamandy.com 