Set the Table 2017 | Week 34

THIS is ABSOLUTELY, one of the most genius, delicious recipes I have ever tried. Mac and Tommy say, "Make it again Mom!"

I sure will boys.

Out do yourself with Sarah Britton's Secret Ingredient Frozen Hot Chocolate.
(I added a splash of vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon to mine).

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• Each #SettheTable2017 post begins with a featured recipe(s) + upcoming week's game plan followed by a picture diary of last week's chaos. I sign off every post with a handy reference list of my favorite foodie articles. 
• #CatchmyGrit on my Instagram throughout the week to capture the fun, the food and the family table reactions (good and bad). C'est la vie, I selfy-ishly light it UP in pics and videos to keep truckin! 
• New to this series? Here's the STORY behind my #SettheTable2017 food adventures with Pure Barre Kildeer.
• My go to's for meal planning inspiration: 1. Jamie's Ultimate Recipes App 2. Sarah's My New Roots Recipe App 3. Rachael Ray's Week in a Day Cookbook 4. Kimberly Snyder 5. The Pollan Family Table 

Week 34's Game Plan:

• Taco Tuesday

• Salmon Ceviche & Tropical Fruit Salad (Jamie Ult App recipe)

• Smashed Potatoes with Shredded Brussel Sprouts (The Pollan Family Table)

• Creamy Avocado Pasta with Toasted Pine Nuts (The Pollan Family Table)

Wrap it UP with last week's action:

After this mid week meal, my head/chest cold got the best of me. "Mom's Down!" For the first time, I spent an entire day in bed. 

Grateful for the many cups of tea, my doting family and these gorgeous new owl candles found here. 

I can't wait to light them up again this week.

It all starts at home plate.

To the Mullies we go...

xoxoL

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My Top 10 #SettheTable2017 Topics:

1. Robyn O'Brien: Why Our Food Is Making Us Sick.
2. Come to the table - Join Slow Food USA!
3. Stay on TOP of the Global Food Revolution Newsfeed.
4. Kimbal Musk Wants to Reengineer the American Stomach | Why Food is the New Internet. 
5. How to Cook With Oils.
6. Buy Antibiotic Free and Know the Source of Your Family's Meat.
7. The EWG "Clean Fifteen + Dirty Dozen produce guidelines helps you save money + reduce the pesticides and herbicides = Antibiotics harmful to our gut microbiome + mycobiome at home. 
8. Avoid artificial colors and preservatives to keep your gut, your "second brain" happy + healthy.
9. Why, When and How to Eat Wheat.
10. Why do Some People do well as Vegans and Vegetarians (Clues from the Magical World of Genetics).