…so many smoothies being enjoyed around our house, I needed inspiration for new ingredients. We all need inspiration right? So I went to my trusty Instagram page and searched for green smoothies, I was totally inspired in so many ways. The first inspiration is this Pear Chia Seed Green Smoothie! I’ve not added to pear in a long time and changing the ingredients in smoothies is important to give your body different nutrients on a weekly basis. I alw…

…connect with brands, and other bloggers. I got to see old friends and make new ones. On Friday I sat in a few quick sessions, but my main objective was party planning. So that is what Steph, from Sabra, and I did on that hot an humid day in Miami. We went shopping of course! My most awesome ultimate goal at BlogHer Food Miami was to throw a party for my blogging peeps. The theme was hummus and wine, and let me tell you did y’all drink some wine gi…

How about we start this Fall off with a super comforting new recipe on NJB! I know it’s been Fall for a few weeks, but we’ve been going and going that I didn’t have a moment to cook up a new recipe, so here it is and I’m thinking it’s a good one. Not only does it have bacon, which is great, but it’s not the star here! These gorgeous chanterelle mushrooms are the glory of this dish. They have a short season and making a simple quick pasta and have…

…weekend it will be eighty degrees and sunny, time for hiking! So this dish comes at a perfect time for my mental comfort needs. It’s cold and rainy, the clouds are in full effect, the wind is blowing, and that makes me want a big bowl of warm, garlicky, comfort food. Uh yes, there is tons of garlic in this recipe and that is all you will smell when you’re making, it permeates the house in the most delightful way. Garlic with a touch of tomato, may…

…c. Reduce amount of pepper flakes if you would like, I like 2 tbsp. Let it come to a boil, about 25 minutes, no more. Drop you pasta into boiling water. Cook to al dente. 4. Remove tomato sauce from heat. Strain olive oil, and add to tomato sauce. Take a large scoop of the tomato/olive oil sauce, add to saute pan. Add about 2 servings of pasta at a time into pan on top of tomato sauce. Add a little pasta water. Combine well. Now add fresh basil, a…

…n top third of oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Method: 1. In a large bowl combine masa harina, salt, melted butter, and milk, using a spatula or hands, mix to combine. Cover and allow to rest while preparing pie filling. 2. In a 10 inch skillet or oven safe pyrex, or baking dish, add black beans, chicken, salsa, cheese, sweetpotato, and Poblano pepper, mix to combine using a large spoon. Note for tamale crust: The easiest way to roll this out is…

…supporting the brands that support NJB. It’s another super healthy recipe coming for us! But nothing new here, I’m still drinking green smoothies all of the time, but I am trying some new add ins to up the nutrition and boost my immune system. I’m a creature of smoothie habit, making it basically the same way over and over, even if I love all the smoothies I drink with other ingredients. But recently I drank a juice at a super healthy eating rest…