Raw Raspberry Creamy “Cheesecake” Delight

For a sweet, creamy treat try a Raw Raspberry Creamy “Cheesecake”. You can keep this raw raspberry cheesecake stored in the freezer and take one little treat out at a time. This creation is the first of the desserts that have inspired me to experiment and use different flavors including lemon, chocolate, grasshopper, and key… Continue reading Raw Raspberry Creamy “Cheesecake” Delight

WinCo Wednesdays {5/1/12} Great Broccoli, Cauliflower Prices & More

Get free e-mail updates by subscribing here.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. I have listed below some selected “Extra Savings” prices (WinCo’s version of a sale), as seen in their “Wall of Values” and throughout the store along with some mostly healthier commonly consumed grocery items.  Unfortunately these prices are subject to change without… Continue reading WinCo Wednesdays {5/1/12} Great Broccoli, Cauliflower Prices & More

Apple Ginger Smoothie

Jonathan came home for lunch one day and came up with this apple ginger smoothie combination.  I didn’t initially think all of the different flavors sounded particularly appealing.  But, surprise, surprise, I was WRONG; this was a GREAT combination. Ginger is the kicker. Ginger brings the smoothie together. Ginger is such a fresh flavor. If… Continue reading Apple Ginger Smoothie

My Workouts: Week of April 23

Monday (4/23) Kettlebell Clean and Presses (53# KB): 4 rounds, 4 ladders  (40 total reps) Kettlebell Swings (70# KB): roll two dice for minutes (11 minutes), Tabata protocol So that all means that I started the morning by doing a bunch of clean and presses.  I set the timer for two minutes between ladders as… Continue reading My Workouts: Week of April 23

Crock-Pot or Not Mexican Manicotti with Black Beans

Slow Cooker Saturdays I saw a picture of an enchilada on-line one day, and to me it looked like it was in a manicotti shell.  I was wrong, but that picture (and I don’t know where it is now) inspired this creation.  I thought that I would try to fill manicotti with a less traditional… Continue reading Crock-Pot or Not Mexican Manicotti with Black Beans