Lemony Whipped Feta with Hemp Hearts

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So, latest obsession . . . lemon whipped feta cheese! With just a few ingredients, you can turn these humble crumbles into a creamy, crave-inducing, low-carb snack (even keto snack) with with multiple uses other than just shoving straight in the face.

Lemony Whipped Feta with Hemp Seed is a quick and easy low carb dish that can be used as a spread, dip and even a sauce for warm pasta or zoodles. With less than 1 gram net carbs, this appetizer recipe can also fit in with a keto diet.

I have always loved feta cheese, but never though of it as something you could spread or dip into. But, with just a few minutes and a few simple ingredients – voila! I’ve done several different versions of whipped feta, but I really like this one using hemp hearts for a nutrition boost. Read on to get the recipe for Lemony Whipped Feta with Hemp Seed. Continue reading →

Awesome Health & Fitness Things I’m Loving in September

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One of my favorite 5k fun runs (with a giveaway, don’t miss it at bottom of post), Spartan Race savings, delicious yummy and healthy treats, adventure clothes and fitness wear I love. Read on to find out all this and more “Things I’m Loving for September.”   Continue reading →

Healthy Watermelon Drinks for the Active & Adventurous

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This post is sponsored by The National Watermelon Board However, all opinions, ideas and enthusiasm are completely my own.

Cheers to watermelon, it’s my favorite fruit to eat . . . and drink! I love watermelon anywhere and any time of year. With the last long weekend of summer approaching, I’m sharing some Healthy Watermelon Drinks for the Active & Adventurous to keep you hydrated weather you’re tubing down a river on Labor Day or on a swishing down a mountain later this winter.

Healthy Watermelon Drinks for the Active and Adventurous

This watermelon drink round-up includes a brand-new addition for your enjoyment – Watermelon Apple Cinnamon Switchel.  Read on to get all the juicy, good news about drinking watermelon and, the back story on making the Switchel (the flavors were picked by YOU), and, of course, my yummy watermelon recipes mixed up with whole food goodness and a sprinkle of my “living on the wedge” craziness. Continue reading →

9 Ways to Stretch Summer into Any Season

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i This post is sponsored by prAna and I was provided product and/or compensation for my time. However, all opinions, editorial and enthusiasm remain entirely my own.

Summer is a state of mind, not only a season. I remind myself this time and time again when I start seeing shorter days and dropping temperatures. Thankfully, where I live, we take our heat straight into fall, but in a few short months I will be morning the hibernation of flip flops, tank tops and lazy, late nights on the porch.  

9 Ways to Stretch Summer into Any Season

So, this summer-loving girl has found easy ways to make the feel-good vibes of summer last as long as possible.  By the way, you’ll notice I have lots of fun, functional clothing to set me free to do the things I love in any season – it’s all from prAna.com (and you can save 15% with my discount code ESJFF15) Continue reading →

Mediterranean Meal Prep Madness with Beef

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I WISH I was on a trip to some exotic, far away land, but with my crazy schedule, that’s not happening . . . right now. However, I can get a vacation from the daily grind of grub-making with my “Mediterranean Meal Prep Madness with Beef”!  Inspired by the flavors and healthy eating habits of Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Turkey and more, I’m sharing how a little extra work on the front end can help you make a variety of different meals that can last throughout the week.

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If you saw me a http://scwfit.com/dallasDallas Mania this weekend, thanks for stopping by to find out more! And, if you’ve stumbled upon me here . . . an equal welcome, and let’s get cooking! Continue reading →