Author: Brynn McDowell

Welcome! I have found that daily life is a balancing act all on it's own, add in trying to maintain a healthy (and happy!) home and you have yourself the possibility of pure chaos. I'm here to share experiences and tips on how to create a mediterranean inspired diet and lifestyle in a hectic home.

National Nutrition Month – Savor the Flavor

Mediterranean Diet & Nutrition

March 1st kicks off National Nutrition Month! A whole month devoted to promoting health, wellness, and eating well. When I used to work in...

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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Recipes, Soup / Salad / Sides • 4 Comments

It took we awhile to get on board with “Team Sweet Potato”. I always just affiliated them with an old fashioned side dish...

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My Love of Leftovers

Mediterranean diet Lunch Recipes, Recipes • One Comment

The idea of leftovers used to make me somewhat queasy, the idea of picked-at food, half eaten, and then stored in a cardboard container to...

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Getting Kids to Try New Foods – A Great Tip

Mediterranean Diet & Nutrition • 2 Comments

leadSometimes getting kids to try a new food is like trying to negotiate a better deal on your cable bill. You beg and plead and threaten...

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Valentine’s Day Treats

Dessert and Drink Recipes, Recipes

There is nothing cuter than 12 little preschoolers passing out their Valentine’s Day treats and cards while decked out in a spectrum...

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Serious Sandwiches – Grilled Pork & Fontina

Food • One Comment

leadI feel like Joey from Friends and I would instantly bond over our love of sandwiches. Show me a sandwich and I’m all “How...

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Valentine’s Dinner – Inspiration Ideas

Mediterranean diet Lunch Recipes, Recipes • One Comment

I’ve always viewed Valentine’s Day as more of a holiday for kids to celebrate. Making little cards for your classmates at...

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21 Day Sugar Detox – A man’s perspective

Mediterranean Diet & Nutrition • 2 Comments

I’m finishing up my last day on my 21 day sugar detox, but I thought I’d offer a new and fresh opinion of the program today....

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