We had good intentions. We had lofty aspirations. We were all set and ready to go walking at Cranes Roost Park tonight. Then we stumbled upon some packages that had just arrived at our doorstep. That's when it happened--visions of chocolate in the form of justifiable, protein-packed "power snacks" (because it's made of almond flour) plagued our … [Read more...]
Noosa Coconut Yogurt + KIND Oats & Honey Clusters
Have you ever tried Noosa yogurt before? You know those seemingly overpriced 8-oz tubs of finest yogurt goodness? The cost per tub may seem difficult to justify but truth be told, it didn't take much for us to get hooked. Noosa Coconut Yogurt: Breakfast Or Dessert? Noosa for breakfast or dessert? It's really up to you. We still remember the time … [Read more...]
Low-Carb(ish) Kalbi-Inspired Marinade
Craving for some Korean food? How about some Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)? The thing is, the Kalbi marinade contains a lot of brown sugar. So, if you've been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes like one of us, you've got some improvising to do. We took a stab at modifying the recipe and substituting Agave nectar for the brown sugar. We wouldn't … [Read more...]
How To Make Bulalo In A Cuchen Pressure Cooker
A trip to the Philippines could possibly leave you craving for some delectable dishes that are hard to replicate here in the United States. Add an ambience such as a sweeping view of the Taal Volcano (one of the world's smallest volcanoes) in Tagaytay City and you've basically sealed in some good memories associated with food! In our case, we went … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Gluten-Free Recipe: Goji Berry Energy Bars
If you're a vegetarian or you just can't stand the taste of meat... or, if you're pregnant like me and recently got diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (and you also don't like to eat meat, seafood, or poultry), then this low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein snack just might be right for you! It's another recipe that we adapted from Elana's Pantry … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Banana Nut Milk Shake Recipe
Our kids love to create their own recipes by trial and error, especially when it comes to using the Blendtec blender to make their own smoothies and milk shakes. They would happily peruse through the Blendtec recipe book, looking for easy recipes, and would then suggest things to add to our grocery list! Of course, we don't let them use the … [Read more...]