Quick Healthy Breakfast For Moms On the Go.

Looking for something to quickly make yourself for breakfast that is healthy and tasty? Try a Scrambled Egg with Turkey Bacon Pita! Here is a sneak peak at the delicious pita I made the other day. I will be making step by step instructions as those are always fun to make :) This was sooooo delicious! 

What is your go to quick healthy breakfast?

Papaya and Walnut Salad with Tropical Fruit Dressing

Some days it feels like Summer has already started. I just don't have the will from the heat to want to cook all the time so it's easier to make a salad. Now we all know we can't just do with a plain old salad, we need to spruce it up with some items that will help us cool down. Here is a salad I whipped up the other day to cool down in the afternoon.

Papaya and Walnut Salad with Tropical Fruit DressingFor Salad:LettuceHandful of chopped walnutsRed and Yellow Papaya pieces (found in Tropical Fruit cans)Snap peas
For Dressing:Olive OilApple Cider Vinegardash of salt and pepperJuice from tropical fruit
Make sure you wash your lettuce before you use it! Put lettuce in a bowl and add papaya, snap peas and walnuts. To make the dressing mix together a splash of olive oil, apple cider, tropical fruit juice and salt and pepper. Give it a good stir and pour over the salad. It's really easy to whip up and make when you want something healthy but don't want to put a lot of effort into making it. 
Let me know if you try it and what you think!

My Top Pins On Pinterest and Some New Ones.

I have gotten some GREAT view from my pins on Pinterest. Here are my top pins along with some new ones!

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This pin has been pinned over 1000 times! I have it linked to my page where I posted a few of my new workout collections I copied.

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4 repins for my buffalo chicken pizza!
Here are a few new recipes I have pinned.

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What is your TOP pin? I would love to check them out!

Wegmans Garlic & Fennel Chicken With Cheesy Macaroni and Broccoli and Califlower

One of my favorite grocery stores near us is Wegmans. They take a lot of pride in all of the products they carry and especially in the products that they make. Their chicken breasts are out of this world, and their line is full of different flavors. Keith has never tried anything with fennel in it so he wanted to see what the Garlic & Fennel Chicken Breast would taste like. Along with it we made the Cheesy Macaroni and Broccoli, adding in Califlower!

The marinade that the chicken was swimming in glazed up really nice coating it in the flavor, and giving it a bit of a crunch. If you have a Wegmans near you keep your eye out for their delicious line of chicken breasts! They are going to be a summer staple in this house.

Keith's Pita Breakfast Pizza Recipe

 Breakfast time at my house usually involves three different meals. Keith and I just like our own different versions of things and Korey is a bit too young. I only eat egg whites and usually my meat is turkey, he eats everything ha! One morning he made himself this Pita Breakfast Pizza, an inspiration that came from his usual gas station breakfast pizza he has.

Pita Breakfast Pizza

1 whole pita

2 slices precooked bacon torn in pieces

2 scrambled eggs

Shredded Mozzarella and Mild Cheddar to taste

Preheat oven to 250F. On the pita add scrambled eggs, bacon and top with cheese. Cook for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

ENJOY!

Cheesy Macaroni and Broccoli

I had a request from a reader for the recipe for the macaroni and broccoli seen in the Kraft Stuffed Breaded Chicken recipe. It is one that Keith makes quite often so we have it down pretty much to a T. 
Cheesy Macaroni and BroccoliServes 4-6For cheese sauce:8 oz. cubed Velveeta block of cheese1 Tbsp. minced garlic1/4 cup of milk2 Tbsp. butter
2 Cups cooked pasta of your choice (we've used penne and spiral with great success)1 cup BroccoliBread crumbs for toppingShredded mild cheddar and mozzarella for toppingcrumbled bacon(optional)

The size should be about a cube of cheese that you usually see sold as snacks. This helps them melt quicker.

 Preheat oven to 350F.Next add the garlic and milk to the cheese in a medium size sauce pan. Cook over low stirring often to prevent cheese from sticking. Once all the cheese is melted you can move onto the next step, usually melts in about 10 minutes. While your melting this you can start making the pasta! Forget to take a picture of that!

 In a 8x8 glass pan add the pasta, pour over the cheese sauce DO NOT STIR! Next add your choice amount of mild cheddar over the top and a little mozzarella.Then add breadcrumbs over top. Cook at 350F for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

This is lovely with so many meals and you can add a top more vegetables to it and substitute more to making it even lower in calories and fat.
Thank you reader for requesting this recipe I hope others can enjoy!

Calling All My Coffee Drinkers! #CutTheFrap With Wolfgang Puck's Organic Cold Brewed Iced Coffee! Great Deal & Coupon!

Have you #CutTheFrap and tried Wolfgang Puck’s Organic Cold Brewed Iced Coffee? With only 120 calories, it's definitely on the slim side of calories when compared to other grab 'n' go coffees. And NOW through April 21st, participating Kroger, Fry's, Smith's, and King Soopers groceries* are featuring a 4-pack Special.  Even better, for a limited time only* get another $1 OFF this already special 4-pack deal.

Hurry, head over to the Wolfgang Puck Cold Brewed Iced Coffee Facebook page to download your limited release coupon NOW: http://on.fb.me/WPCoupon

You all know how I love my coffee! If you haven't tried Wolfgang Puck's Organic Cold Brewed Iced Coffee yet  you're missing out! The calories are very decent and the taste is phenomenal! 

*Please note, the 4-pack Special on Wolfgang Puck’s Cold Brewed Iced Coffee is currently only available at participating Kroger, King Soopers, Fry's or Smith's locations. The $1 OFF coupon is only available for download while supplies last. One coupon download per user.

We Tried It! Stuffed Breaded Chicken From Kraft

The other night my boyfriend posted on my Facebook a link to this Stuffed Breaded Chicken from Kraft, and asked me dinner? Sure! Why not, knowing he'll do most of the cooking. We adjusted the recipe for 2 people and just mixed everything together slowly to get just enough cream cheese stuffing. Now yes there is a lot of calories in this, but I did not get my chicken as stuffed as his and it was light a good. Now here are pictures of the yummy dinner in progress.

A picture of his dinner of course. They look burnt but they were actually perfect. This was Keith's first time making any type of chicken like this and now he has idea for other things.  

Accidental Homemade KFC Chicken?

You know by now how much we love making our own food and coming up with different recipes.  Well the other night we knew we were having skinless chicken breasts, this meant they were to be coated in something. Into the pantry we went and there was a box of cornbread crackers. Instantly I notice the light bulb over my boyfriends head and I know that now is the time for me to head out of the kitchen.
Yes I actually don't partake in much of the preparing of the foods. Give me the steaming bags and off the microwave I go, yes you can occasionally find me actually boiling the veggies or stirring something that came out of a bag or box, but that's it. Off he was making his cornbread chicken and I made green beans, stuffing and potatoes. When he opened the oven it smelled like KFC. We both looked at each other and freaked out.

I no longer eat KFC. I've seen to many of their cruelty videos and I just can't do it anymore. Their brand is now associated with torture to me and nothing is going to change that anymore regardless of whether they do it or not. Giving the chance to finally smell something familiar to KFC and having it homemade made me drool.
 Here is his plate, mine was much smaller than that, but he can eat anything and never gain a pound! Yes ladies I am completely jealous of him, but his cooking skills are FANTASTIC!

He wants to try to make this again so the recipe will be coming soon. For now I will just leave you to drool.

Kona Coffee - or is it?

Today's guest post is written by Frank MacMillian

Kona coffee is famous world wide for its full flavor, infused from the rich volcanic soil on the southwest side of the Big Island of Hawaii. So naturally visitors to the islands often include Kona coffee on their souvenir and gift lists. Kona coffee is available at many Hawaii locations including big box stores, convenience stores, groceries and specialty shops. Kona coffee is also available at some stores on the US mainland and online. Prices can vary widely according to where you shop but there is another factor to consider when making a purchase.

Is it really Kona coffee?

Coffee beans grown in Kona are processed by many different companies and bagged for sale under a variety of labels. The name 'Kona coffee' has a strong influence on the buyer so it is always prominent on the packaging. But most consumers are not aware that a content of as little as 10% real Kona coffee permits the package to be label with the Kona name. That's ten per cent.

The Kona Coffee Farmers Association has recently asked the Hawaiian government to require blenders to disclose the full contents of their blends in order to protect the integrity of the Kona name. Currently labeling is 'voluntary' and few are willing to comply. The 'Coffee Origin Disclosure Bill' asks that the remaining 90% be identified (usually South or Central American) and that the label be made more readable.

This has been an issue in Hawaii for over 20 years with both the growers and the packagers trying to influence Hawaiian lawmakers and regulators while the customer is left on his own. The emergence of the Hawaiian Ka'u brand, a neighbor of Kona and now sold at 250 Starbuck's, may also become an issue for those growers.

So for now it is up to the consumer to beware. If that bag of 'Kona coffee' looks surprisingly inexpensive the surprise may be that there is very little genuine Kona coffee in there. Real Kona coffee is always labelled 100% Kona and will be more expensive than the blends. Ten percent blends will always be labelled as such but that is often in the 'fine print'.

Frank MacMillan is owner of Withouraloha.com, a provider of Hawaiian flowers, leis and gifts since 2000.

Chicken Slovakia And Greek Salad, Sort Of. Recipe.

This is my last minute idea to have Chicken Slovakia and Greek Salad. What I would have loved was some kalamata olives, peppers, tomatoes and a pita. That's what next months shopping is for! Here is my quick recipe for Chicken Slovakia and Greek Salad.

Greek sauce/dressing mix:

2 TBSP. Greek Yogurt

1/4 c. Oil ( I had vegetable on hand only)

1/4 tsp salt and pepper

1/4 tsp oregano

1 TBSP. garlic

1/4 tsp lemon

1. Make 2 batches if you want to use it as dressing over the salad. Mix all together until blended well. Can be kept easily in the fridge.

Chicken Slovakia and Greek Salad:

1 lb. Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 c. long grain rice of choice

Mixed salad greens 

Salad toppings (croutons,tomatoes,olives)

1. Marinade chicken in greek sauce for 30 minutes or overnight. Cook low until no longer pink.

2. While chicken is still cooking prepare rice according to directions.

3. When rice and chicken are done, cut up chicken and serve over top of rice. Use remaining greek sauce mix to pour over salad greens or chicken and rice. Enjoy!

Linked up with the Delicious Dish Tuesday.

I was Very Very bad!

These next few pictures might disgust you. I ate very very badly a few nights ago. 

Bad bad Ashleigh the Yum Yum Plate is NOT meant to be used for that. I can only hope that my tummy can forgive me.

This next one is my boyfriend's. He could eat anything and not gain a pound! I've been yelling at him though cause I want him to be healthy inside as well. 

Getting Healthy For Life With Zevia All Natural Soda Review & Giveaway

As you know I have been trying to get healthier for my family and myself. One of my weaknesses is when my boyfriend buys pop (aka soda). He has such a sweet tooth and it doesn't affect his weight at all, his health is a different story. With Zevia at my side, I am hoping to change his soda habit into a healthy one!

For review I was sent a 6 pack of Grapefruit Citrus, both nervous and excited I drank one on the way to a concert. Within the first sip I was sold! I could barely taste the Grapefruit and what I did taste was fantastic. We all know how healthy Grapefruit is for you and a lot of us just cannot take the full on taste of it. The zero calories and zero sugar in this deliciously tasting soda will change your mind!

With varieties such as Cola, Lemon Lime Twist, and Dr. Zevia there is surely a flavor that will satisfy anyone in your household! 

Zevia flavors their soda with Stevia, and they answer all your questions about it. Browse around the site and find all the helpful information they have for you! 

I have one coupon for a free six-pack of Zevia!

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Chicken & Steak Fajitas with Homemade Nachos

For the Chicken and Steak use 2 Fajita sauce packets and cut up some onions and peppers. Mix it all together with the cooked steaks and chicken. Enjoy!

These nachos were amazing but Keith wants to perfect these before he will release a recipe.

So freaking cheeeeesssssyyyy

Behold White Chocolate Almond Bark with Almonds and Drizzled Chocolate.

I made this VERY easily and in about 20 minutes total. 


1 full bar of white chocolate almond bark
4 pieces of a semisweet chocolate baking bar
1 cup roasted almonds


1. Melt the full bar of almond bark. Follow the directions on the back for heating it up. Spread on wax paper on a cookie sheet. The bigger the sheet the thinner your bark.


2. After white chocolate is spread throw on almonds.

3. Melt baking bar according to directions. Use a spoon to make small dots on the white chocolate. With a knife make huge 'S' shapes to make the swirl pattern. Drizzle more on top if wanted.

4. Put in freezer for about 10 minutes and then break. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy!

I Want Breakfast!

I was going through the computer today looking at photos and this is one of them that I found. This
was my boyfriend's breakfast specifically one day. It looks sooo yummy right now. Well I will be having some breakfast soon, good night :)

Country Sweet Chicken Pizza

I do not have the exact recipe. My boyfriend pretty much threw together Mild Country Sweet, Chicken, Mozzarella and Mild cheddar cheese. You can add mushrooms,onions, peppers, pretty much anything else!


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