Add More Veggies to your life: Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of this 3 day group! As a child, I remember being told, “you can help me by staying out of my way.” Then as a teenager being expected to make meals by following verbal instructions. I understand where my mom was coming from as a full time working mom and don’t…

Add More Veggies to your life: Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of this 3 day group!  Here is Day 1, if you need to catch up. When I first became a coach (05/18/15), the variety of vegetables I ate was limited. Therefore, my family’s vegetable intake was even more scarce. As I’ve made strides to be the healthiest version of myself, my…

Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Have you ever wondered how to stay within a grocery budget?  Wonder no more!  I am here to help!  First, can you believe this batch of groceries was under $70?! Here in North San Diego, CA, we are blessed with Sprouts Farmers Markets, as well as two Frazier Farms Farmers Markets!  I review and compare which…

Testimonials with Carmen Homemaker

Someone choosing to allow me the honor of supporting them on their health journey is not taken lightly. It takes grit to show up and choose joy daily. The women I get to partner with do just that! Don't take my word for it. See their reviews in comments below!

Homemade Italian dressing

Homemade Italian dressing: 1/2 C olive oil, ACV 1 TSP garlic powder, onion powder, parsley Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 TSP honey Stir all ingredients together and serve 2-2 1/2 TBSP over salad.

Cast iron radishes and turnips

Ingredients 1 peeled and cubed turnip 1 cubed bunch of radishes 1-2 TBSP high heat cooking oil of choice (I chose coconut oil) I sautéed the cubed radishes and peeled and cubed turnips together in my cast iron pan with coconut and some salt for 30-40 minutes on medium heat. They were pleasantly delicious and…

Cabbage steaks

Ingredients 1 head cabbage sliced into 1/2" steaks Cooking oil of choice (I use grape seed, avocado or coconut oil) Salt and pepper to taste Cook in oven- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush oil onto each side of steaks, season with salt, pepper to taste and bake in oven for 15-20 or until at…

Banana bread muffins

Ingredients 3 cups flour of choice 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick butter [1/2 cup] 1/4 cup cane sugar 2 eggs 5 ripe bananas Non stick oil spray Instructions Preheat over to 350. Spray muffin pan with non stick oil spray. In a mixing bowl combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda and…

Pressure Cooker Albóndigas

Serves 8-10 Ingredients: Meatballs 1-1 1/2 lb ground meat of choice 1 cup cooked rice of choice 1/2 diced onion 3 minced garlic cloves 2 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Soup 4 cups of filtered water 1 bouillon cube or 1 TBSP better than bouillon of choice 2 diced tomatoes 2-3 diced carrots 2-3…

Peanut butter cookies

Makes about 12 cookies 1 cup nut butter of choice 1/2 cup sugar of choice 2 TSP vanilla extract 1 cup flour of choice 1 TSP baking soda 1/8 TSP sea salt 1/4 cup milk of choice Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl, stir nut butter and sugar for about 1 minute.…