By Debbie Scally, TSI Office Guru Are you a winter lover? Or are you counting the days till spring? Personally, I’m a little tired of the cold and looking forward to warmer days, but either way, with the wintry weather still in full swing up here in the PNW, nutritious warming meals are a must. [...]
by Faith de Coeur Our wonderful meal planning assistant, certified health coach and yoga teacher. She specializes in working with moms whose children have allergies and digestive issues. It’s that time of year where nostalgia reigns supreme! You pull out the decorations, the fun music, and the food. Oh the food! But as most of [...]
The past three weeks have brought the most intense weather I've ever seen in the Seattle area in 20 years. We've had multiple snow events that have cancelled schools for almost two weeks and our garbage finally got picked up for the first time in three weeks! There is still about six inches of snow [...]
Finally! Summer is trying to make an appearance in the great PNW. I say "trying" because after a wonderful few weeks of hot and sunny weather it has started raining a lot again this week. But this is a mere passing trend and I know that the wonderful sunny weather will return soon. With the [...]
By Ella Elman and Bianca Gomez On a cold and rainy day in February, there’s nothing better than a bowl of something delicious and comforting. Beef stew is a warm and hearty meal that’s sure to take the chill off even the toughest winter days. This dish is filled with a variety of veggies, tender [...]
Shepherd’s pie is comfort food at its finest. With its savory mixture of sautéed veggies, browned meat, and spices topped with a creamy layer of mashed veggies, every bite is a warm and soothing experience. This is especially great for those chilly days in December, when a warm bowl of something delicious is just [...]
Chicken kabobs are not only delicious and easy to make, they are also highly versatile! You can use various marinades to jazz up your kabob to create new and interesting flavor profiles. The below kabob recipe can be easily customized to your taste preferences by simply adding or removing vegetables. If you are on the [...]
There's nothing as satisfying or easy to make as a giant tray of roasted veggies. This is one of my favorite dishes that goes well as a side to almost anything and is also easy to freeze! The secret to making a really great medley is to use as wide a variety of vegetables as [...]
The holidays are definitely my favorite time of the year. In particular, it is a traditional time to reflect about all the wonderful things in our lives that we are grateful for. Gratitude is a big part of my life. I believe that we need to be grateful each day for something beautiful in our [...]
It's that time of year again when germs seem to be running rampant and we begin to think more about protecting ourselves from illness. Proper, frequent hand washing and staying away from sick people are both good steps to staying well. Our favorite immune boosting trick here at The Secret Ingredient is consuming nutrient dense, [...]
