When we start to notice signs of discomfort in our bodies, the best place to look first is at what’s on our plate. The foods we put in our bodies make a huge difference in how we look and feel. If you’re struggling with uncomfortable symptoms or sensations in your body and aren’t sure where Read More!
Bacon Wrapped Cabbage We make roasted cabbage OFTEN around here because it’s something (a vegetable) the whole family agrees on. This variation uses the bacon grease to crisp up the cabbage and adds flavor instead of the typical oils. There are many high-quality bacon options these days. Look for nitrate-free, and humanly raised if possible. Read More!
Hi there 🙂 My name is Lisa Thompson. I am young at heart, 54 years old. I lost 15.6 pounds with the 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge, and this is my story. I have been married for 30 years and have 2 grown children. My husband and I own a boat engine repair business. I Read More!
Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant Boats Hearty, Warming, Comforting and Filling: EXACTLY what we’re CRAVING throughout these colder months. Eggplants, aka aubergines, belong to the nightshade family and are often considered a vegetable, although they’re technically a fruit, since they grow from a flowering plant and contain seeds (just like pumpkins!).Eggplants are a very nutrient-dense food meaning Read More!
Crockpot, Stockpot, or Instant Pot Mexican Fiesta Chicken Soup A tasty SIMPLE Mexican-Style recipe that easily converts to YOUR favorite cooking methods, seamlessly! This recipe (as with most soup recipes) is very versatile! You can leave things out if you want, and always add “extras” and more of your favorite chosen ingredients! Soup always tastes Read More!
Egg Stuffed Italian Tomatoes If you’re a tomato lover like me and also adore your morning eggs, then this SIMPLE recipe is definitely for YOU! Eggs bake up quite nicely tucked into garden fresh tomatoes.Very little hands-on time makes this a fun recipe any day of the week! Try sprinkling them with fresh chopped basil Read More!
When you’re stressed, your body goes into fight or flight mode and releases sugar into your bloodstream. This is a natural response because your body is preparing to flee or defend itself – though in most cases of modern stress, the threat isn’t real, the impacts are. Weight gain, bloating, poor digestion and higher levels Read More!
Sticky Glazed Chicken Drumsticks Lick your fingers OH. SO. GOOD! These sticky drumsticks hit all THE spots! Sweet, salty, tangy, sticky, crispy, and just a little bit spicy. Grab some drumsticks when they’re on sale and make a few batches of these for your crew! I like to serve these with a side of rice Read More!
Greek Chicken Soup Ready for Soup Season?!!We sure are over here at the CFC Headquarters (aka my family kitchen). I love soup for many reasons, but especially because it’s very filling and a healthy, economical choice for our large family. Many nights each week there is a big stockpot full of soup sitting on the Read More!
Hi, my name is Brandy and I am 42 years old. I lost 10 pounds and 8 inches in my first 30 days with the 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. Here is my story 🙂 I live in Washington state and love the rain. I spent the last three years working full time in the Read More!
