Spring is finally springing in Boise. I'm seeing robins on a regular basis and the daffodils, tulips and trees are starting to bloom. Of course spring in Boise means the weather is at its most fickle. You can experience all four seasons in 15 minutes and then be wind-blown the rest of the day. We …
Author: keckjjen
Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail
Benjamin Franklin had it right! I'm really not sure why it has taken me 50 years to learn the value of planning. As a "fly by the seat of my pants" kind of gal I told myself "I work better under pressure", "I've got plenty of time" or the famous "what could possibly go wrong"?? The …
The Next 50
In this, my full 50th year on the planet I've been toying around with doing 50 things I have not done before. I had the idea back in December to do 50 things I have never tried, completed or experienced before. I couldn't commit to a timeline initially - late winter is just not my …
Plant Based Taco Night
Who doesn't love a good taco? I know that taco night is a weekly ritual here. Below is the collection of recipes that I use for my inspiration. I've recently started adding more variety. I love to have a lot of different textures AND the opportunity to amp up the nutrition level. Serve your …
Plant Based Success
What does it mean to eat a whole food, plant based diet? To me it means planning and cooking! This lifestyle does mean planning your meals and doing meal prep. Meal prep = your own "pre-packaged" foods to work with for the week. You will know what is going into each of your recipes . Your …
This Fantastic Life 