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September 2024 Newsletter

Crisp, fresh air, cozy sweaters, and hearty meals... I love that September brings us football tailgating, bright fall colors, and hints of the holidays.

Quick Weeknight Dinners

Back-to-school season is here, and with the hectic schedule of classes, homework, and activities, making nutritious meals can feel like a challenge. But fear not! Here are three super-easy, healthy, and downright delicious meals that’ll keep everyone fueled and happy without spending hours in the kitchen.
Air Fried Whole Chicken with Paprika & Mustard Rub
Pasta with Swiss Chard, Lemon, and Olive Oil
Pantry Corn and Chili Chowder

Tip of the Month

Make a Healthy Snack Station
Now that everyone is back in their fall routines, why not make healthy snacking easier? I will show you how in this video. Also check out my shop for some storage ideas.

Easy Autumn Eats

My Banana Chia Pudding is creamy and takes advantage of naturally sweet bananas, combined with chia seeds for a perfect, guilt-free fall snack. This pizza is made with a creamy ricotta sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy kale for a savory and delicious fall twist. My Green Tomato Cake Bread is a super moist and delicious recipe thanks to the tart green tomatoes that create a subtly sweet, spiced fall treat perfect with a warm tea, coffee, or cocktail.
Banana Chia Pudding
White Pizza with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Crispy Kale
Green Tomato Cake Bread

Product Spotlight

Silicone Freezer Molds With Lid (2 Pieces)
These containers are great for ready-made meals. Each cube has a 1-cup capacity, with fill lines for 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, 250 mL. They’re BPA-free, and microwave and dishwasher safe.
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Inspiring Salad Dressings

As soon as the weather starts to cool down, I lose my desire for salads, but as soon as I whip up these three delish dressings, my taste buds perk right up! They're great for marinades too! Plus, you can easily doctor my Basic Dressing to create new dressings—see the recipe for additional suggestions and example salad combinations. You'll never find salad boring again!
Basic Dressing
Preserved Lemon Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Happy Eating!

Gigi
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