Author: Carmen Mbwana

Creamy carrot butternut squash lentil curry

Creamy carrot butternut squash lentil curry

The perfect quick, easy weeknight dinner that reheats really well. This recipe is perfect for using ingredients that are in season right now. Time saver tips- buy organic carrots and leave the peels on, buy organic ginger and leave the peel on and grate, chop 

Back to School Tips for balanced eating

Back to School Tips for balanced eating

The school year may look at little different this year, virtual classes, masks on, social distancing classes and activities. But what can remain the same, the food we eat. Here are 4 simple tips to making the transition back to school a little smoother. Eat 

Blueberry Mango Smoothie

Blueberry Mango Smoothie

In our house we love smoothies. They make for a quick snack and pair well with meals. Budget friendly tip: Buy organic frozen berries (berries are top pesticide exposure fruits). My favorite smoothie cups for kiddos can be found here To save time in the 

Beginner Eater Favorites

Beginner Eater Favorites

The first food is memorable and an exciting time for both parents and baby. The market for beginner feeding supplies can be very overwhelming. I’ve compiled a list of items that I use and recommend in my practice. All items have been tested by either 

Water Kefir

Water Kefir

Water Kefir, pronounced Kuh-FEER, although in America most people will say Kee-fur or Keff-er. Either way you pronounce it is fine. Water kefir is made from grains- not like wheat grains though, they look like crystals that are cultures of bacteria and yeast. How to 

Ghee

Ghee

You may have heard of Ghee or Clarified butter before. Maybe you buy it from the store. It’s common in Indian Cuisine cooking. So let’s chat quickly about clarified butter and ghee. Ghee is a type of clarified butter. To make both you evaporate the 

Family Meatballs

Family Meatballs

A solid, go to recipe that doesn’t require breadcrumbs, is gluten free, and packed full of herbs and flavors. I like to use ingredients that have multiple purposes. So instead of breadcrumbs, which often times have unnecessary additives in the ingredients (yes,  you can make 

Pantry Sauce

Pantry Sauce

This is a revamped sauce that was developed with the intention of using items straight from your pantry. It’s simple but so flavorful. Make a double batch and freeze half to use later. Don’t be intimated by measurements, honestly, you can’t go wrong with any 

Energy Bars

Energy Bars

Energy Bars This is an old recipe that our whole family enjoys! It is a money saving recipe that also is very versatile to create different flavors. Our favorite flavor is pecan coconut. Add coconut flakes (unsweetened) mix half pecans and half cashews. For a 

Coconut Power Muffins

Coconut Power Muffins

These muffins are a family favorite. A few notes to add, if you are thinking they will be a sweet fluffy blueberry muffin, this is NOT that type of muffin. These are dense, but packed full of protein, fat, and fiber. They are ideal for