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Surviving the Holidays. Seriously Good Tips. Plus Recipes.

October 20, 2015 By Kristen Helmstetter

A 2014 Drambuie Christmas Toast with my husband. — Drambuie would “not” be in the healthy category (I don’t think). “BUT IT’S THE HOLIDAYS!”

I’m sharing with you some key holiday survival tips. What do I mean survive?

Well, basically, some tips to help feel well during the holidays by not eating too crappy. It’s easy to succumb to the excuse “It’s the holidays” and make it a free-for-all, right? (Guilty.) But when we let our hair down too many times and go crackers (that’s another way to say “cray-cray”) then, sadly, we welcome a weaker immune system and lower energy. Sigh. Am I a buzz kill already?

No! I’m not! I promise.

We still need to have fun. After all, “It’s the holidays!”

Here are few tips to help you survive.

Scrambled Eggs On Salad. Try it. Good Food.

May 12, 2015 By Kristen Helmstetter

Salad with Scrambled Eggs on top… and Izzy Lizzy making an appearance.

I wrote a long while ago about a salad where I made scrambled eggs and put them right on top of my salad. It’s good.

I’m doing it again today. Why? Because it’s good.

It’s kind of weird, but it works. The warm and soft eggs on top of a big salad is not only nutrient dense, but comforting. It’s not often you can claim a salad is comforting, but you can now.

Most Requested Dressing – One Of My Best. Recipe.

April 18, 2015 By Kristen Helmstetter

Refreshing salad with Sweet Capri Dressing.

This dressing, Sweet Capri Dressing, is one of my favorites. It’s my most requested dressing from family and friends.

I made it this week, enjoyed it on a few different salads, and decided I should share! I promise that you will want to eat salads practically every day when you dress them with this delectableness.

It’s found in my RECIPE BOOK HERE.

And… it’s now found here on my blog. Keep reading to get the recipe. It’s one of those dressing recipes that keeps you going back for more salad. #BowlLickingAnyone?

A Salad to Brighten A Dreary Winter: Juicy Refreshing Fennel Orange Salad Recipe

February 28, 2015 By Kristen Helmstetter

Juicy Refreshing Fennel Orange Salad - Ready to dive in. — Juicy Refreshing Fennel Orange Salad – Ready to dive in.

I wrote recently that mom’s backyard is turning into an organic citrus orchard. I also mentioned that one of the things I make from the barrels of citrus she gives me is Fennel Orange Salad.

I decided that name didn’t do the dish justice, so I changed it to Juicy Refreshing Fennel Orange Salad. It’s quickly become a favorite of ours, including Kamea’s. It offers a delightful brightness to a dreary winter with the seasonal citrus and the fabulous fennel. It’s sweet with oranges and savory with little bites of red onion. It’s a salad you should definitely make.

If you need any citrus, we have plenty. ;)

Recipe: Wild-Caught Sweet-n-Sassy Sockeye Salmon on Salad w Honey Avocado Mustard Dressing

October 20, 2014 By Kristen Helmstetter

Wild-Caught Rosemary Lime Spicy-n-Sweet Sockeye Salmon — Wild-Caught Sweet-n-Sassy Sockeye Salmon on Salad w Honey Avocado Mustard Dressing

I admit, 6 months ago I wouldn’t have had the courage to cook wild-caught salmon whole, but, today, I do. And, guess what? It’s wonderfully easy. Easy. Easy. Easy.

Plus, bonus, buying a whole wild-caught sockeye (or king) salmon is cheaper than buying it in pieces. I buy my wild-caught sockeye (and king) salmons from Vital Choice. I opt for the boneless with skin-on. They have an amazing product and fabulous customer service. I called them recently to ask them what to do with the prawns I bought from them. The gal on the phone told me step by step. Awesomeness.

Whole Wild-Caught Rosemary Lime Spicy n Sweet Sockeye Salmon — Whole Wild-Caught Sweet-n-Sassy Sockeye Salmon

This recipe doesn’t require much work at all. The hearty crisp romaine lettuce is tossed in a delectable creamy avocado dressing that is both sweet and savory, which pairs well with the salmon, having it’s own sweet and spicy elements. My 4-year old loved it. My husband loved it. I loved it. Say no more.

Recipe: Gussied-Up (low mercury) Tuna Salad Gluten-Free

September 14, 2014 By Kristen Helmstetter

Gussied (low-mercury) Tuna Salad. Perfect for any party, lunch, breakfast, or whenever — Gussied-Up (low-mercury) Tuna Salad. Perfect for any party, lunch, breakfast, or whenever.

Tuna fish in a can makes a quick lunch, but I’ll only buy one brand of tuna. Wild Planet is a tuna fish I can trust to have low mercury and high omega fatty acids.

When we travel on the road, we eat it right out of the can for a satisfying protein and nutrient boost (we take these to Disney Land, too).

But, today, I’m sharing a recipe where it’s all gussied up with delicious textures and flavors. My whole family loves this, especially the bites with hidden gems in them like diced dried apricot.

Gussied-Up (low-mercury) Tuna Salad

Yield 2 to 4

2 cans low-mercury tuna
Juice 1 organic lemon or lime
1/2 cup grass-fed organic (full-fat) Greek yogurt
1 stalk celery, chopped <— get a good knife
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp kelp granules
1/2 to 1 cucumber, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
Drizzle quality raw organic olive oil (or brain boosting MCT oil)
1/2 cup raw sauerkraut
1 tablespoon organic mustard
1/4 to 1/2 cup diced dried apricots (or currants)
Handful each cilantro, parsley chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Mix everything together with a large spoon in a large bowl. Enjoy.

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