They say variety is the spice of life. This is true on many fronts, be it in entertainment such as TV shows, books, or music, or even when it comes to our dining choices. Different cultures all over the world present various cuisines to try, which makes the whole cooking and eating experience quite interesting…
A vegetarian diet consists of not eating meat. They may eat dairy, eggs, and for some, they include fish in their diet. A vegan avoids all animal products, including dairy, eggs, and for some, will avoid honey. Strict vegans will avoid using all animal products such as leather goods, wool, and silk. A person on a plant-based diet…
If you’re looking to make your very own Pandan Gula Melaka Cake, then look no further! We have got a mouth-watering recipe that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth with a little local twist to it. With this simple recipe provided, our Pandan Gula Melaka Cake is truly the ideal recipe if you are thinking…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Each year I fight the fall. I think because the transition from full-blown summer to crisp autumn is my favorite time of year, I'd rather just freeze time, which leads me to resent when the overnight temps drop below 40º F.…
Smoothies are a quick and convenient way to get your nutrition in, especially if you have a busy lifestyle. However, most smoothies are full of sugar, inflammatory dairy products, and high fructose fruits, which can possibly wreak havoc on your diet. While the yummy concoctions and the resulting sugar rush may feel good for a…
It's been 3 weeks since I finished my {almost} Whole30, and I've done surprisingly well at maintaining the habits that I built during that challenge. I'm especially proud of myself for spending a week in Florida with my parents and sister and staying within a normal fluctuation of 2-3 pounds, especially since food is our…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Apple Oatmeal Crumb Muffins Warm from the oven, this maple-sweetened and cinnamon-spiced apple oatmeal muffins recipe makes for a hearty fall breakfast. Last night I went out in the afternoon with a bowl and picked all the ripe tomatoes off the…
If you're not a nursing mama, you'll probably want to skip this post or save this Lactation Cookies recipe to make some of these cookies for a new mom in your life! Although I've never had major supply issues as a breastfeeding mom, pumping and feeding Jackson from a bottle is a bit of a…
The instant packets of Quaker fruit & cream oatmeal have always been one of my very favorite "boxed" treats (strawberries & cream and peaches & cream, to be exact). The only problem? They're loaded with sugar; one packet is never enough, so they hardly count as a healthy breakfast! We eat oatmeal several times a…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Easy Lemon Pancakes from Scratch The spring weekend. Unlike the winter weekend, where the warmth of my bed seems far more appealing than facing the frigid air that lies just beyond the covers, the spring weekend, with its sunshine streaming through…