It was easy to fall in love with the salad bars at my local grocery stores. The produce looks almost too pretty to touch, so it almost pains me to pick out those delectable veggies from their chilly resting places. But, hey, a busy girl's gotta eat, too. This particular day was one of those where I would be spending most of the day delivering mail to the southeast corner of rural Riley County, Kansas. If the in-laws aren't...

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I'm not sure I remember what compelled me to buy pumpkin seeds. Maybe it was the need for a portable, satisfying snack that didn't melt, wilt, or wouldn't require chopping, peeling, or refrigeration. I like my snacks to be a bit on the sweet side and, while pumpkin seeds on their own are okay, I found a palatable way to enjoy them. What You Need: 2 measured cups of pumpkin seeds 2 measured tablespoons of extra virgin olive...

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I love pico de gallo and everything about it. The texture, color, aroma, and taste add a nice little kick to everything I eat. I'll garnish my eggs, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps or I'll just eat it right out of the bowl.  Whatever. It's tasty. I especially love making pico de gallo in the summer. I'll hit the local produce markets and hunt out as many of the veggies as possible. I love that the process...

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Blueberries are perfect. Little, tasty, and packed with plenty of antioxidants, these little suckers are my favorite go-to breakfast staple. Throw them in a blender with my protein and voila - a homemade meal on the go! What you need: A blender A kitchen scale that measures in grams 140 grams of frozen blueberries 28 grams of baby spinach 8 ounces of a liquid base - I use 1% organic milk, coconut milk, or coconut water 1...

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