finding balance between eating healthy and staying fit
Cauliflower has always been a staple in my house. My go in the past was always to have it riced it but lately, I have been loving it mashed. Maybe because it tricks me into thinking that I’m eating mashed potatoes. I used to buy them frozen but they are […]
With an abundance of cucumbers and fresh dill from my garden this summer, it was only natural to make a salad like this. My beefsteak tomatoes aren’t ripe yet or else I would have added them in. Either way, a salad filled with cool, crisp cucumbers makes a really refreshing […]
Roasted French green beans with potatoes and mushrooms is my definition of comfort food at its finest. My mouth is watering right now as I am writing this post and looking at this photo. The roasted baby yellow potatoes, French green beans and baby bella mushrooms pair so well and […]
I have had my veggie spiralizer for over five years and simply can’t live without it. It’s one of those tools like my instant pot and vitamix blender that are my go-to’s in the kitchen. You can turn so many vegetables into healthy and nutritious noodles. My kids are always […]
Recently, I have discovered a supermarket by the name of Sprouts. I was in Heaven. Being gluten-free, I found that they have an enormous selection of products that are safe for me to eat. Their prices are pretty great too. Anyway, as I was looking through the pasta aisle, I […]
As I was slicing up mozzarella for my children’s Margherita pizza, I became envious because it looked so good. Unfortunately, it wasn’t gluten-free and I couldn’t have any. Meal making in my house can be a little tricky at times. So, I opened up the fridge, looked through all of […]
I am not a person who prefers hot and spicy foods. However, there is something about Buffalo sauce that keeps me going back for more. When I first tried Buffalo cauliflower, it was at a restaurant on a family vacation. I decided that I wanted a healthy appetizer as my […]
I just love oatmeal, rolled oats, steel cut, doesn’t matter. They are easy to find as gluten-free, full of fiber keeping hunger at bay, plus, you can prepare them in so many different ways. The possibilities are endless. In this recipe, apples, cinnamon and pecans come together quite nicely, tying […]
Hi, I’m Effie Zaf. I'm a wife, mom, web designer, yoga/barre instructor, gardener, recipe creator, foodie and now blogger.