build it better

build it better: eggs

May 8, 2012

I know a lot of people prefer sweet things for breakfast, but in my opinion, there is nothing better than eggs for breakfast. They are healthy. Pretty cheap. (My husband wishes I would buy the really cheap ones, but I refuse). So very versatile. And they definitely don’t need to be limited to breakfast. (I will [...]

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build it better: smoothies

March 8, 2012

(source) Now that I live in a sunny, warm climate year-round, I’ve found myself turning to smoothies on a more regular basis than I did when we lived in Minneapolis. Smoothies in the winter just never worked for me. But spring is here and summer is around the corner so it is officially smoothie season! [...]

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build it better: oatmeal

February 8, 2012

  Oatmeal is often a breakfast staple this time of year and for good reason. It fills you up, keeps you warm, and for me, is definitely associated with chilly winter mornings as a child.  I have to admit, since moving to a warmer climate, I haven’t had oatmeal as often this “winter” but it [...]

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build it better: entree salads

January 10, 2012

I love big salads.  They are a great way to get in tons of fresh veggies, good fats and protein and they don’t weigh you down like heavy meals can. They are energizing and always make me feel great! In order to make a salad filling enough for a meal, though, you’ve got to be [...]

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better mashed potatoes

November 21, 2011

Is there anyone else out there who can not believe that Thanksgiving is in mere days? I still sort of can’t believe it. I’ve managed to move past my shock and this week I’ve got a few Thanksgiving recipes for you all – they are traditional sides with little twists. I hope I don’t upset [...]

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build it better: turkey sandwich

August 10, 2011

It’s the quintessential lunch, right? It can definitely be a great, easy lunch option if you are into brown-bagging it. And if you want it to be, it can be really healthy too. Here are my tips for the healthiest turkey sandwich! Bread: Because I work at a bakery, I’m a total bread snob so I use Sprouted [...]

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