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Bittersweet Lasts: Our Journey Continues!

Did you read our coaching last week on butternut squash? Did it inspire you to pick one up at the store or the farmers’ market? The season for winter squash is just beginning, so you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy them over the next few months. While some seasons are just starting, others […]

BIG NEWS: A New Chapter, Same REAL Food Mission!

Did you think our life might slow down after the wedding? Not quite! If you’ve been following along, you know the past few weeks have been full of joy – our son’s engagement, our daughter’s wedding – and now we have even more news to share! Yes, in the midst of it all, we have […]

How We Pulled Off Feeding a Wedding Weekend!

Our daughter got married! On September 6th, we celebrated her wedding in the mountains of Colorado. It was a small wedding with 15 close family members and friends and the ceremony was beautiful and the whole weekend was a blessing! And yes, we took on the challenge of coordinating the food! Planning a wedding is […]

FARM TO TABLE – Our Week of REAL Food Adventures!

Welcome to September! I don’t know about you, but we are loving these unexpectedly cool temperatures. Last week, we even enjoyed a few days in the lower 70s, a rare treat at the end of August. As you will see in this week’s recap video, we made a quick trip to Springfield, MO. And our […]

A Week Loaded with Summer Flavors!

Did you catch our YouTube video on Hatch chilies this week? Last Thursday, we stopped by a local garden center and came home with half a bushel of EXTRA HOT Hatch chile peppers. And we have already enjoyed them in some absolutely DELICIOUS meals including the Hatch Chile Burgers, Hatch Chile Southwest Quinoa, Roasted Hatch […]

Success Does Not Happen Overnight, but Oatmeal Does!

Have you tried overnight oats? We hope so!  If this is already part of your breakfast routine, we hope we can spark some new ideas.   And if you haven’t tried it, we want to inspire you to give it a try! Just imagine waking up to a breakfast that’s creamy, delicious, and ready to […]

Are Pancakes REAL Food?

Happy Pancake Day!   Did you know today is Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day)?! In honor of this special day, let’s talk pancakes! Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the Lenten season.  This day comes from the old English custom of people saying confessions for the […]

The Perfect Time of Year for Homemade Granola!

Have you been telling yourself… “I am going to make some homemade granola,” but for one reason or another, you keep putting it off? Granola can be an ideal snack…paired with yogurt and fruit, or enjoyed with milk for breakfast, and believe it or not, making your own is easier than you might think!   […]

Better Breakfast Challenge: No Fear!

Did you take the challenge last week and offer your kids an “out of the ordinary” breakfast?   Did you do find a way to change it up and reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods in their morning routine? This week, we are continuing our Better Breakfast Challenge and visiting the world of oats!   […]

An Oat is an Oat is an Oat

They are nutritious, taste great, can be transformed into sweet AND savory meals, and are versatile enough to be enjoyed for any meal of the day. Plus, they are easy to prepare and very affordable.   Any guesses what this under-appreciated food is?   If you are old enough to remember and not “Out of […]