Super Bowl Turkey Apple Chili

by mamapoole // January 29, 2013 // Comments off

Chili is a winter staple in our house. It’s comforting, filling and can be made many different ways. When I was a vegetarian for 7+ years, I always made a big bowl filled with many different types of beans, veggies... Continue reading →

Raisin Almond Granola

by mamapoole // January 24, 2013 // Comments off

Growing up, we never ate granola, ever. Cereals were filled with sugar and I could always find something fluffy and kid-friendly floating in the mounds of milk. Then I grew up and things became foreign all over again. I realized... Continue reading →

Morning Banana Balls

by mamapoole // January 17, 2013 // Comments off

This easy and fun snack is delicious and perfect for an early morning treat! When I’m in a rush, I pull together a green smoothie and eat two of these banana treats. They are quite filling so don’t be fooled!... Continue reading →

Traditional Hummus – Snack Time!

by mamapoole // January 14, 2013 // Comments off

You know after you had breakfast and about an hour later your tummy starts grumbling and by the second hour screams, “Get in my tummy!” It’s because we always forget a very important rule – to snack! As being a mom, I... Continue reading →

#SundaySupper Coconut Cranberry Honey Nut Cookies

by mamapoole // January 13, 2013 // Comments off

I am ecstatic that the #SundaySupper group has turned 1! It’s a fabulous group with a bunch of kick butt food bloggers that I am so grateful to be apart of. I virtually met Isabel, founder of #SundaySupper, last year and have been inspired... Continue reading →

Sweet and Naughty Dessert Granola

by mamapoole // January 8, 2013 // Comments off

This is my 5am creation. Did you ever have one of those nights that you can’t sleep…and are thinking of food? Perhaps I didn’t eat enough before bed or I’m just seriously obsessed with food. Either way, you have the... Continue reading →

Coconut-Almond Date Energy Balls

by mamapoole // January 7, 2013 // Comments off

I took the bull by the balls and went full force shall we say and am riding my weight loss challenge to the finish! Wow! I have no clue where that came from! After my last post for Vegetarian Stir... Continue reading →

Vegetarian Stir Fry Resolution

by mamapoole // January 5, 2013 // Comments off

Most of us do it, we are fully committed with resolutions of becoming a better person for the new year ahead of us. Charged with enthusiasm, we make resolutions like paying the bills, becoming organized and my favorite, losing weight. As... Continue reading →

Natural Beauty Remedy – Rose Water

by mamapoole // January 3, 2013 // Comments off

I was in the supermarket the other day and saw a bottle of rose water and grabbed it. I can’t believe I have forgotten one of my favorite skin treatments! I first fell in love with rose water years ago from... Continue reading →

Hoppin’ John for a Prosperous New Year

by mamapoole // January 2, 2013 // Comments off

New Years’ Day is a time for new beginnings. Throw out the old and bring in the new. Shine light on the year we have to unfold before us. We get so lost and consumed by mid-year and lose focus... Continue reading →