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Simple Layered Salad

Sometimes I not in the mood to put much effort into lunch or dinner, there's nothing made ahead (surprise!) so what to do I ask myself. One of my fall backs is a layered salad. It's just romaine lettuce sliced thin, cottage cheese, fruit - pears, cantaloupe, berries, topped with sunflower seeds or what ever seed variety is to hand. Stack it up, grasp your fork and dig in. A healthy meal with little to no effort. Tip - the romaine and fruit can come already bagged/chopped so there is not even that chore for you - nice!

Romaine greens, sliced thin across the leaves

1 c.+ cottage cheese

1 - 2 pears, cored, sliced with skins

1/2 c.+ sunflower seeds

On a dinner plate, layer romaine, cottage cheese, pears, sunflower seeds to then grab up your fork and enjoy! Yes, it can be just that easy to make a healthy meal for yourself with little effort...sounds good to me and it is.

When I'm not gamboling up the stairs to throw together a healthy meal, I'm sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or I'm putting the finishing touches on hand crafted throw rugs torn from upcycled recycled thrifted cotton sheets which are then crocheted into round and oval throw rugs for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com.shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers to wear for leisure, fun, or frolicking occasions.

Comfort Food That Loves Your Thyroid

Living with thyroid challenges doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods! This Thyroid-Friendly Nacho "Un-Cheese" recipe is a perfect example of how to enjoy comfort food while supporting hormone health.

Why is this recipe a game-changer?

✔ Dairy-Free & Delicious: Conventional cheese may worsen inflammation in those with thyroid imbalances—this recipe offers a creamy, cheesy experience without the dairy.

✔ Rich in Thyroid-Supporting Nutrients: Ingredients like coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and spices deliver key vitamins and minerals that help your thyroid function optimally.

✔ Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: By cutting out processed dairy, you’re reducing triggers that may cause thyroid-related fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog.

This recipe is an easy, tasty way to make dietary changes that fuel your body and protect your health.

👉 Try the recipe and feel the difference: Thyroid-Friendly Nacho "Un-Cheese"

Bouquets of Herbs

Brighten your kitchen work space, free up your refrigerator drawers, make good use of your produce dollar, and support your healthy eating goals.  Recently, I was in a kitchen where they put fresh herbs in canning jars with water to make them more accessible.  What a great idea...

They look so appropriate in my kitchen adding some greenery to my counter.  It makes room in my over stuffed fridge - needed that.  I am more likely to use them - out of sight, out of mind.  I’ll reach for the fresh herbs over the dried herbs which improves nutrition and flavors in my home prepared meals.  Here’s how to do it - cut 1" off the stem and plunge into room temp water - just that easy.  

Thanks, Kaden

Photo:  left to right - cilantro, watercress, parsley

When I’m not visiting the kitchen’s of other cooks, I’m sewing guitar themed aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads , www.amazon.com/handmade/topdrawaerthreads . 

Or I’m rummaging through my yarn stash for colors and texture of upcycled yarns to crochet into striped scarves - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughters have an online shop - www.etsy.com/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell stretch leggings in sizes x small to 2X.