Friday, January 31, 2014

Spinach Artichoke Dip

One of my favorite appetizers is this spinach artichoke dip. I have made several different recipes throughout the years, but have narrowed it down to this Fave. Super easy to make too, and perfect for any event.

#spinach #artichoke #dip #appetizer #garlic #delicious


Ingredients:


  • 2 cups parmesan cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Mix together parmesan cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients and mix with spinach mixture.
  4. Bake for 20-30 minutes
  5. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers or toasted bread.





Thursday, January 30, 2014

Rainbow BITE Juice

Food Babe has great healthy information to share with you! I love her recipes, and recently made her fabulous tasting juice called Rainbow Bite Juice. I had so much energy after drinking just a small amount of this delicious juice! 
Check out Food Babes website for more healthy tips & information www.foodbabe.com

#foodbabe #healthy #recipes #juicing #organic #healthtips #greatinformation #food #detox 


Rainbow Bite Juice Recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch rainbow chard
  • 1/4 head of cabbage
  • 1/2 bunch celery
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cucumber with ends removed
  • 1 lemon with peel removed
Instructions:
  • Wash all vegetables thoroughly and place into large bowl
  • Juice each vegetable in this order - rainbow chard, cabbage, celery, garlic, cucumber, lemon
  • Stir mixture before serving
  • Clean juicer immediately




Wednesday, January 29, 2014

JL925 Jessica Lee Designs

Love her designs, and you will too! JL925, Jessica Lee Designs creates unique 

and fashionable sterling silver jewelry from recycled sea glass, vintage 

pottery and fused glass.

Jewelry pieces that include earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, cufflinks, 

rings and belt buckles all bezel set in sterling silver. Check out her website 

and place your order!  www.jl925.com

#jessicaleedesigns #jl925 #recycledseaglass #vintagepottery #fusedglass 

#jewelry #earings #rings #pendants #bracelets #necklaces #cufflinks 

#beltbuckles












Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Cacao Powder

Very popular due its many health benefits, organic cacao powder contains a substance called phenethylamine, which is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that acts as a mood elevator and natural antidepressant. Cacao powder also has the ability to boost endorphins, which act as natural "happy" opiates. This Mayan superfood has magnesium, iron, vitamin C, Omega 6 fatty acids, and may also help fight cancer, heart disease and aging through its antioxidant boosting effect. I add it to my oatmeal, and of course love the chocolate taste! 
www.navitas.com   www.amazon.com   www.sprouts.com

#cacaopowder #organic #raw #healthy #superfood #navitas #amazon #sprouts #magnesium #vitaminc #omega6 #antioxidants #antidepressant
#fiber #iron 





Monday, January 27, 2014

Vitamin Water

I have a few favorite Vitamin water brands that I like. I buy these at Sprouts and love their flavor variety. Although there is debate whether these trendy vitamin waters should supplement your vitamin intake, I like them for the hydration purpose as well as the vitamins that they provide. I still take my multi vitamins daily. Research has shown that vitamin water is very effective. How could it not be when it contains electrolytes, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E. 
www.sprouts.com
#vitaminwater #healthy #sprouts #hydrate #electrolytes #nutrients 


Sunday, January 26, 2014

Chicken and White Bean Stew

I am so excited to share this healthy, hearty, delicious recipe with you!!! I found it in my Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine, and have been making it for years. It's super filling & tasty!
www.rachaelray.com  
#rachaelray #everyday #magazine #recipe #stew #healthy #delicious #food 


ingredients
  • slices  bacon, finely chopped
  • onion, finely chopped
  • cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • pound red potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 1 32 ounce container  (4 cups) chicken broth
  • whole rotisserie chicken
  • 2 15 1/2 ounce cans  small white beans, rinsed
  • ounces arugula (5 cups)
  • Salt and pepper

directions
  1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and chicken broth and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, pull the meat off the rotisserie chicken; discard the skin and bones. Add the chicken and white beans to the stew and cook until heated through. Just before serving, stir in the arugula and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

San Pedro Brewing Company

Live music, sports, hand crafted ales & lagers, cocktails, and yummy food!!!
I love San Pedro Brewing Company! Such a great place to have a bite to eat, and a cold beer! Next time you are in San Pedro, CA. stop on by...
www.sanpedrobrewing.com
#sanpedro #spbc #sanpedrobrewing #ale #lager #cocktails #food #appetizers #sports #music 











Friday, January 24, 2014

Laurenly Clothing Boutique

Laurenly Boutique has very sexy, stylish dresses, shorts, blouses, and accessories. They have one location in Belmont Shores, Long Beach and another in Orange, CA. You can also preview their items on facebook, twitter and instagram. www.laurenly.net
#fashion #style #accessories #dresses #shorts #blouses #sexy #laurenlyboutique #clothing











Thursday, January 23, 2014

Yogi Tea

Yogi Tea is one of the best tea brands out there! I love the variety of quality teas that they offer from green, herbal, energy to detox & wellness support. 
You can check out their website for all of the different flavors that they have.
I buy mine at Sprouts, but they also sell them on amazon, and lucky vitamin.
www.yogiproducts.com   www.amazon.com   www.luckyvitamin.com   
#yogi #tea #healthy #quality #support #amazon #luckyvitamin #sprouts #greentea #energy #wellness 











Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Kevita Probiotic Drink

I love these organic, sparkling, vegan probiotic drinks! Kevita is a certified organic, non-dairy, GMO, gluten free and vegan beverage! These low calorie tasty flavors, such as my fave mango coconut, are handcrafted in Southern California, and are made with four strains of live probiotic. I buy mine at Sprouts, but you can also find them on amazon, or on their website. www.kevita.com  www.amazon.com   www.sprouts.com
#kevita #probiotic #vitality #healthy #organic #vegan #glutenfree #nondairy #coconut #sparkling #delicious









Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Desert Essence

I'm a huge body lotion fan! So just like the teas I often blog about, I'll be sharing a ton of different favorite lotion brands. This hand and body lotion is one of my top five choices! This company also makes shampoo, conditioner, and other great products, including a baby line. I'm hooked on the lavender and also the coconut scents! You can find them at Sprouts. www.desertessence.com

#organics #desertessence #coconut #lavender #spicyvanillachai #scents #bodylotion #handlotion #shampoo #conditioner