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Crispy, juicy, mouthwatering fried chicken – that’s what my sweet grandmama used to make. She lovingly battered each piece and carefully fried them in her pressure cooker. Boy, do I miss that fried chicken. Even more, I miss my sweet grandmama–I wish my children could have known her. She was an amazing, southern cook. Of …
I’ve been ordering produce through a co-op called Brown Box Veggies. I received an acorn squash in my box this weekend. I really wasn’t sure how I wanted to cook it since I’m probably the only one in my home who is going to eat it. I decided to make squash soup. It was delicious and such a warming, …
My family’s favorite meal is pizza, so we have it often. Our gluten free pizza crust recipes aren’t low carb so I didn’t know how I was going to enjoy pizza on Trim Healthy Mama. I’ve eaten several different low carb variations of pizza since becoming a Trim Healthy Mama. When I started on the plan, I …
We recently went on our last family camping vacation for the year. Camping is a retreat we indulge in often, so we have our customary list of foods and recipes that work well for camping. However, I wanted to try something new. We don’t rough it completely (we have a camper), so we have access …
Recently my girls and I attended a special party for a friend. Since we are sugar free and gluten free, I really wanted a moist, delicious cupcake recipe. After experimenting in the kitchen, this was the I was able come up with a delicious recipe for moist, gluten free, chocolate cupcakes with icing that tastes …
Rich, frothy, buttery, strong – that’s how I like my coffee. I am always looking for new flavors and healthy recipes for coffee and other drinks. Mint and chocolate are two of my favorite flavors, and I was REALLY looking forward to having a peppermint mocha coffee. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find we were completely out …
Maple, pumpkin, nuts, caramel–these are the flavors that I love year round. However, it is fall so I’m indulging in them even more now. Tonight I made a rich, butter pecan shake that was so good that I had to grab my computer and immediately share it. If you like this one, you might also …
Cheesecake is an all-time favorite dessert for myself and my sweet husband, I think we passed that love on to our children, because they are always requesting cheesecake. I have an old not-so-healthy cheesecake recipe that was my favorite. One day I experimented with it and found I could tweak it to fit the Trim …
Chocolate and cheesecake can be a deadly (unhealthy) combination, BUT not in this case! I have the perfect dessert recipe for birthdays, family reunions, and summer gatherings. It’s low carb, gluten free, sugar free cake featuring two layers of chocolate cake and one layer of cheesecake. It is amazing! Your children and husband won’t even know it’s healthy. …
Many friends ask me about my daily routine for soul-care and self-care to boost immunity and stay healthy. With this difficult time during the pandemic, I decided now would be a beneficial time to share my soul-care and self-care regimen for immunity and health. How has your life changed for the better and for the …
et aroma is in the air… Well, love is in the air too since it is Valentine’s Week. Today, I’m sharing a new cookie recipe I’ve been making for my sweet valentines lately. It’s a delicious peanut butter cookie recipe that is healthy, sugar free, gluten free, and low carb. For Trim Healthy Mamas, these …
Have you ordered your copy of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook yet? The Trim Healthy Mama Plan book is the best book for learning the plan. How is the journey going for you so far? You’re probably thinking: Trim Healthy Mama special ingredients – do I need them?” As you may know, I started Trim Healthy Mama …
Sunsets, waves, sand, and shells – our family vacation was a restful and blessed getaway. Returning to reality was not so restful, but that’s okay. I am slowly, but surely easing back into my routine with just a few weeks left before we resume homeschooling. Vacations are moments when you can take a break from …
Was weight loss or a healthy lifestyle your New Years resolution? Well, it’s July. How is your journey going now that half the year is over? This week, I was thinking about how grateful I am for Trim Healthy Mama. If you haven’t read previous posts about my journey, you can find them here and here. I’ve had a …
From Oct 1, 2014 – I am still getting questions and comments about how I’ve trimmed down recently. I’ve written several posts about my weight loss journey. I am a Trim Healthy Mama. Once again, I’ll state that Trim Healthy Mama (THM) is NOT a fad diet. It is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE. You probably just want to know what it …