No Bake Summer Dessert

Looking for a no cook yummy, healthy, and easy dessert that everyone will love, then this is that recipe. Great for all your get togethers. You can change up the fruit to what your family enjoys most. I use peaches and blackberries, mangos and blueberries, I also use a strawberry and banana layer then a…

Chocolate Pudding Pops

These rich, creamy pops will take you right back to childhood. You can pick up ice pop or popsicle molds at the dollar tree along with craft sticks. These are so yummy and delicious. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tablespoon cornstarch Dash of salt 1…

Banana Split Cookies

This cookie has all of the ooey-gooey goodness of a banana split, a banana cookie loaded with sweet strawberries and pineapple, melty chocolate, and even a cherry on top! A cookie spin on an ice cream classic! Banana Split Cookies Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb butter,…

Infused Water the Perfect Refresher

Spring is a time for increased activity and rejuvenation so it’s the perfect time to make a healthy commitment to drinking more water. Did you know that nearly every cell in your body needs water to function properly and our bodies are made of up to 60% water? It’s clear that water is essential for…

CSA

Farm-to-table is a model of food consumption that emphasizes choosing locally grown produce and pasture-raised meat and dairy products rather than store-bought items. The movement is catching on in cities all across the country, but it is not a new concept. The farm-to-table movement is simply consumers trying to return to the way food was…

Organic 45 Calorie Brownies!

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup organic nonfat Greek yogurt (I used vanilla) 1/4 cup organic skim milk 1/2 cup organic Cocoa powder 1 tbs of organic peanut butter 1/2 cup Organic Old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup Truvia (or any natural/stevia based sweetener that pours like sugar) 1 fresh egg 1/3 cup organic applesauce 1 teaspoon baking…

Best Gluten Free Biscuits

If you are looking for a great gluten-free biscuit recipe, you found it. Follow the easy directions below and fall in love with biscuits again! Best Ever Gluten Free Biscuits INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks…

Feeling Your Oats!

Feeling Your Oats! According to a 2011 study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, oat beta-glucan, a dietary fiber found in oats, has cholesterol-lowering properties. Furthermore, oat consumption is associated with a 7 percent reduction in total “bad” cholesterol levels. It’s also been shown that a diet containing oats can improve blood pressure…

Foxland Southern Grill

Our next great lunch adventure lead us to the Foxland Southern Grill in Gallatin, Tennessee. We were driving around searching for a great lunch spot, on a cold March day and we wanted to try something new. The staff greeted us and made us feel right at home. A large fireplace was very inviting to…

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

If you want the real deal in barbecue you have to go by and check out Martin’s Bar-B-Que. Martin cooks their food fresh every day. Now with more locations around the middle Tennessee area you have got to put this down on your list to eat out next. Owner Pat Martin the local bbq master…

Artery Cleansing Foods

We know how eating the right food can promote good health, help you lose weight, and treat many health conditions! But did you know that eating the right food can also help you cleanse your arteries? Well, it’s true! There are many foods that you can eat to reduce deposits and clear clogged arteries. Read…

Wendell’s Restaurant

Lisa and I were out doing some shopping and decided to check out Wendell’s Restaurant. Which is a perfect name because that is Lisa’s Dad’s name. He is the most fun guy to talk and hang with, he always keeps you laughing, I will let Lisa tell you more about him. Yep, my dad Wendell…