There’s a little history behind today’s Tropical Fruit Power Smoothie. So settle in, Spiriteds. Because you know I can’t tell a short story. Every day for six years Mom put a tropical punch or fruit punch juice box in my lunchbox. By the time I got to lunch, the drink was warm. Six years, Spiriteds. Kindergarten through 5th. And for over 20 years afterward, I couldn’t drink anything that would resemble either of those beverages. K-Hubs and I would go to a wedding, and if the punch was that ... continue reading...
Tropical Fruit Power Smoothie
Paleo Avocado Soup
Happy Father’s Day, Spiriteds! Whether you are celebrating with a special dad today, cherishing the memory of a special dad, or reflecting on a complicated relationship, past or present, I’m with you. And I wish you enough today. I hadn’t planned on posting a recipe on Father’s Day, but scheduling made it so. And I had to laugh because although today’s post is about Paleo Avocado Soup, it was always going to be about K-Hubs, our resident slicer/dicer and calm in our Spirited storm. Because ... continue reading...
Paleo Greek Salad
A vegetable salad WITHOUT lettuce? Yes, they do exist. Okay, so that kind of salad isn’t exactly novel. But, this Paleo Greek Salad IS. It’s so novel and it doesn’t even know it. Red onion, cucumbers, olives (black or Kalamata will do), avocado, tomatoes, a homemade dressing, and not a single piece of lettuce in sight. Also, if you think cucumbers are the most boring vegetable in the history of the modern world, well, shut the front door, sit the heck down, and munch away on this salad. Because ... continue reading...
Homemade Pico de Gallo
Spiriteds, summer just got a little spicier, like deliciously so. Because Homemade Pico de Gallo is in the howwwwwwse! And I cannot even. Also, I do not understand how to spell the drawn out version of “house.” We all have our problems. But, today’s pico isn’t one of them. Unlike last summer’s Hot ‘n Spicy Pico de Gallo made with bell peppers, today’s Homemade Pico de Gallo is a spicy blend of Roma tomatoes, cumin, white onion, cilantro, and jalapeños. So freaking amazing. So extra for the ... continue reading...
Chicken Avocado Salad
Crisp, succulent, straightforward, no-fuss. Does it get any better than that when it comes to salad and summer, Spiriteds? No, no it does not. Gluten-free Chicken Avocado Salad is so absolutely surprising in its simplicity that it’s hard to believe it really is as good as it is. This salad is yummo, by the way, like, really yummo. And can we just talk for a moment about how absolutely satisfying cucumbers are when they are drizzled with fresh garlic and olive oil? Because I was nervous about ... continue reading...
Chocolate-Drizzled Matcha Energy Bites
Spiriteds, we made it. We made it to the actual end of the school year and none too soon, considering K-Hubs and I may have accidentally checked out a few weeks prior. And excepting these Chocolate-Drizzled Matcha Energy Bites, we are the reason we can’t have nice things. Toodle flat-out came to me and said, “Um, Mom, we haven’t practiced my spelling at all this week.” To which I blurted out, “Oh, are you still doing that?” Bless everything and lift up my high-achiever daughter. For her ... continue reading...
Mango Berry Salad
Spiriteds, did you get up at a quarter to coffee on Saturday morning, possibly in your pjs and stained wedding veil with a mug of creamer and some coffee to go with it? And all just to watch the Royal Wedding? It’s possible I did that. And then maybe also I watched parts of the rebroadcast for any details I might have missed the first time. To borrow from Jen Hatmaker, after that wedding I rededicated myself to a mission of love. As I was putting this Mango Berry Salad together that day, I ... continue reading...
Paleo Shrimp Guacamole
Shrimp + avocado + tomato. And all in a cumin-lemon-juice-olive oil dressing? Don’t mind if I do. Also, it’s official. Spring is here, and Paleo Shrimp Guacamole is proof. Not to mention, omigod, K-Hubs and I ate the entire batch in one evening. This amazing paleo appetizer recipe chock-full of protein and healthy fats and mouthwatering seasonings and spices, meant to serve several people? Yeah, that one. Well, the two of us devoured it in one breezy late spring, early summer ... continue reading...
Easy Veggie Noodle Sauté
Easy Veggie Noodle Sauté is born out of boredom. It’s true. In spite of our family’s food blog, it never fails we get stuck in a dinner rut of about 2-3 foods that we eat on the regular as a family. And, finally, one night I said, “Oops, we did it again,” and I made an impromptu trip to the store for fruits and vegetables, and I said, “Gee, I wonder what I can make with these?” One, some kind of no-sugar-added tropical smoothie that will make its way to the blog in the near future. And, two, ... continue reading...
Rainbow Rice Recipe – How to Dye Rice for Sensory Play
A few weeks ago, I wrote about sensory play ideas for preschoolers. I provided a rundown of activities we do at home. But then I realized, it might be more convenient for you if I broke those activities down into individual blog posts with more specific recipes. So here we are! Today’s blog post focuses on our family’s beloved rainbow rice recipe. It is modified from Asia Citro’s priceless book, 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids. For this recipe to work, it had to meet a few criteria. ... continue reading...
Peach Mango Smoothie
We did it, Spiriteds! We successfully introduced a new smoothie to the girls, and it isn’t even pink. Can you even believe it? I can’t. But that should tell you something about this Peach Mango Smoothie. It is rich and creamy without loads of sugar. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan or paleo without sacrificing flavor. And, if you’re looking to shake up your smoothie game, then this is the one to nab. Why? Because it’s full of variations with you in the driver’s seat. Here are just a ... continue reading...
Sensory Play Ideas for Preschoolers
Spiriteds, WHAT IN THE ACTUAL WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING? Or not happening, as it were? Where is SPRING???? And if you’re a Midwesterner, you know how this weather is going to go down. We’ll be in the middle of a snowstorm on Wednesday and have 85-degree weather by Friday. I remember reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book The Long Winter as a child and thinking how fun it would be to cozy up indoors until May. Mom disagreed. What tomfoolery was I even trying to sell myself? Winter until May, Mom’s ... continue reading...
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