If you love falafel but do not want the mess of frying, this baked falafel is such a good one to have on repeat. It is packed with fresh herbs, garlic, onion, and warm spices, and it bakes up golden and crisp on the outside while staying tender on the inside. I love making baked […]
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Hi Friends! Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day yesterday! In case you missed it, I recently shared a post that many of you loved about the 5 things I do every day to make tomorrow easier. One of my personal favorites is always knowing what I’m eating the next day. Planning ahead and
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Hi Friends! We are deep in winter over here in Michigan. The kind of winter where everything feels a little heavier and slower, and routines get thrown off before you even realize it’s happening. We’ve had almost two full weeks of snow days, which has meant constant schedule changes, kids home unexpectedly, and a general
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Hi Friends! This week’s meal prep felt extra special because my family was in town for a few days. Anytime my mom visits, she loves to be in the kitchen cooking all of our favorite Lebanese dishes, so a lot of my time was spent slowing down, enjoying home-cooked meals, and soaking up time together.
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The last two weeks have been so much fun spending time with the kids during their winter break. We took things slow, kept our days easy, and really leaned into the quiet slowness of Christmas break. No rushing, no schedules, just being home together and enjoying it. And somehow, even with all that slowness, I
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There’s nothing quite like a slice of homemade healthy banana bread fresh from the oven. With wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, eggs, honey, and a hint of cinnamon, this loaf is soft, moist, and packed with flavors that everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a wholesome snack, or a treat for the kids, this whole wheat banana bread recipe without added
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Hi friends! It’s Sunday which means another Sunday Meal Prep blog and video! This has become one of those grounding rituals that sets the tone for the entire week. Can you believe we are on week 23 of this?? After a full week of juggling work, kids, schedules, and everything in between, carving out a
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Lately canned fish has been going viral on social media and I see the same question pop up over and over again: Sardines vs Tuna? And as someone who always has both on hand and has done extensive research on their own, I thought I would share everything I know! Canned fish has become one
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Many people assume lactose intolerance vs dairy sensitivity vs milk allergy are the same thing. They often cause similar symptoms, especially digestive discomfort, which makes it easy to confuse them. However, these are three very different conditions with different underlying mechanisms, triggers, and treatments. Understanding these differences is important for making the right dietary choices,
