Food Prep Sunday needed to happen! It does take 2-3 hours to complete, BUT the entire week ahead is 10x easier! Put on some music, have the kids help, after a few weeks you’ll be a PRO! This week: I made a large batch of White Chicken Chili that will be great for 3 meals. Read More!
I spend a few hours every Sunday prepping for the week. It’s something I really look forward to. Coffee, music, chitter chatter with the kids. The purpose: NOT relying on convenience food-regardless of what happens during the busy week. ■ I no longer use “Almond Breeze”. It contains carrageenan (Google it). “Silk” brand uses non-GMO Read More!
Prepping for Thanksgiving: What To Do Before Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This family-centric holiday is a wonderful time of community, love, and gratitude. But it can also cause A TON of stress—especially if you have a BIG get-together with lots of people to feed. Thankfully, here at CFC, we not only want to Read More!
Most Filling Foods Plus 20 Recipes Whole, unprocessed foods high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats are particularly filling and will leave you more sated. I often crave these foods in the colder seasons when I want something warm and comforting, but they’re also great options when you need to stretch the family budget a Read More!
Sweet Potato Meal Prep Bowls Sweet Potato Meal Prep Bowls, is one of those recipes the whole family loves! Super versatile & customizable. They are just super good and get everyone at my house excited about dinner! Teenagers and young adults (older adults too! 🙋♀️) just love this kinda thing! Especially when they get to Read More!
Healthy Brain Food: Fueling Your Kids’ Minds for Success A rounded diet filled with fruits, veggies, nutrients, and vitamins is vital for a healthy life. They impact every part of our body, including the mind. With school in full swing, we may be thinking even more about how to strengthen our kids’ minds so they Read More!
Meal Prepped Breakfasts Mornings can be chaotic, and trying to fit in time to cook a healthy breakfast sometimes feels impossible, especially during the hectic back-to-school season. But I still think it’s important to have a nutritious and tasty meal to start the day with. That’s why I love planning ahead to ensure we always Read More!
15 Hydrating Foods Plus 20 Recipes One of the most vital parts of overall health is hydration, and during the summer, drinking enough water can be more difficult thanks to the rising heat. Your body is made up of about 60% water and you need to constantly stay hydrated, replenishing lost fluids. Water plays a Read More!
Foods that Fight Inflammation Plus 20 Recipes There are two kinds of inflammation: acute and chronic. The former is often important, as it’s one of the body’s defense mechanisms. Acute inflammation is the process of the immune system fighting harmful stimuli and beginning the healing process. Think about when you’ve had a cut, bruise, or Read More!
CFC’s Favorite Cold Weather Comfort Foods It is COLD, and all I want to do is curl up in front of a fire with a blanket, tea, and a great book. Then, when dinner comes around, I crave delicious meals like chili and enchiladas. Our family has been in “comfort food mode” for several weeks, Read More!
