By Shannon Franz I goofed off with some different ways to make turmeric milk and came up with this simple and delicious drink. It’s versatile to fit all seasons – you can warm it for cooler weather or throw some ice in it on hotter days. The black pepper helps with absorption of the curcumin […]
By Shannon Franz Several years ago, I heard about chocolate in chili and I thought that just sounded wiggety-wack. However, I’m not the type to back down from a new culinary adventure, so I tried it and was impressed. I decided to add in some cinnamon and other spices to that idea and really liked […]
Chicken Zoodle Soup by Shannon Franz Makes 4 large servings This is such a quick dinner to make if you have the chicken and the broth already cooked and prepped. I will say that having a really good “zoodler” will also help with cutting down on the time. I’ve tried a few different types of zoodlers over the […]
With the abundance of food and beverages offered in stores, we are hit with a barrage of products containing ingredients we cannot even pronounce. Most of these unpronounceable ingredients are chemical substitutes that are not meant to be ingested, yet the world of unnatural ingredient manufacturing continues to grow rapidly. On the flip side, consumers […]
By Shannon Franz Please note that the prep for this dish can take a solid 30 minutes with all of the washing, peeling and chopping plus 20 to 25 minutes bake time… but it’s worth the work and wait. Roasted Beets with Feta and Thyme (Serves 2 as large side dishes) Ingredients 5 medium sized beets, […]
Hello GGIL Team! These quirky slices of deliciousness may sound odd to some people, but as long as you like the individual ingredients, you’ll probably like these crazy quesadillas. I always use plain yogurt in place of sour cream, so feel free to use sr. cream instead. These are kinda hard to flip, so if you […]
By Shannon Franz, #GoGetItLIFE Contributing Writer Hello Go Get It Lifer’s! I came up with this fun recipe this past winter while I was pregnant because, even though I felt fine, some tests kept coming back saying my body was trying to fight off a little cold or something. So, I wanted to bulk up […]
Hello #GoGetItLIFER’s! I originally made this recipe as an idea for a fulfilling smoothie (for a quick, healthy on the go “meal”). However, I realized it also serves as a great bowl to add delicious toppings to… so, make whatever time allows for. Tastes so delish, especially on a hot summer’s day. Blueberry Oat Smoothie/Bowl (Makes one large serving) […]
