Category Archives: Meal Planning

Changes in the Kitchen

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Kasey

A couple months ago, we got some news that caused some major changes in the Lopez kitchen… After visiting a food allergist and undergoing testing, we found out that Cory is allergic to pretty much all seafood- fish, crabs, shrimp, … Continue reading →

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Hummus To Go

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Kasey

Hi friends!  The last couple of weeks have been crazy busy with working two jobs and preparing for the big move into our new house.  We are hoping to have a closing date sometime next week if all goes well … Continue reading →

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Chicken Quesadillas

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kasey

To make Cory happy at dinner time, my “go to” choice of cuisine is Mexican.  Not only is it a crowd pleaser but it’s also super quick to cook.  Plus, with a few recipe modifications (whole wheat tortillas, low-fat cheeses, … Continue reading →

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Rotisserie Chicken Pitas

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Kasey

Aside from the Mardi Gras madness in New Orleans over the last couple of weeks, I have been crazy busy with out-of-town guests, my brother-in-law’s wedding, and being short-staffed at work. (Any RD’s looking for a clinical position in Nola … Continue reading →

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Healthy Spotlight on Almonds

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Kasey

Hello friends!  Thanks everyone for sharing their time-saving tips and strategies for eating healthy.  I got a lot of great ideas from your comments Today is National Almond Day!  If you’ve been a reader of Fit For Wellness for a … Continue reading →

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Time Saving Strategies

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Kasey

Between working 40 hours a week and taking photography classes 6 hours a week, my spare time as been limited.  Usually, Cory and I are pretty good about sharing household responsibilities; for example- when I cook, he does the dishes.  … Continue reading →

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Almond Butter + Banana + Honey

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Kasey

If I had to choose only one food to eat for the rest of my life, I would choose breakfast cereal.  I’m really quite boring.  I eat cereal + milk + fruit almost every single day for breakfast.  If I … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Fries

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kasey

My new favorite magazine… Seriously, where have I been and why am I just discovering this fab little magazine?  Maybe I’m totally head over heels because the first issue I received from my new subscription is “The Light Issue” which … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Kasey

Are you ready for the holidays?  My nephews sure are!  The other day, my sister and I took the boys to “Miracle on Fulton Street” in downtown New Orleans.  The free attraction (located on a pedestrian street during the holidays) … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pesto

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Kasey

  Fall weather has finally arrived in New Orleans.  Yesterday was our coolest day of the season so far with a low of 54 degrees.  If it’s snowing outside your house right now, 54 degrees probably sounds like beach weather … Continue reading →

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