As the year wraps up, I’ve been reflecting, not just on work or goals, but on how this season of life actually felt to live.
If I had to name a theme for this year, it would be this: learning how to be brave again.
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Chicken is one of the most widely consumed proteins in the U.S. — and one of the most misunderstood.
Walk through the poultry case and you’ll see packages labeled no antibiotics ever, vegetarian-fed, free-range, pasture-raised, humanely raised, and organic, often at dramatically different price points.
The assumption many shoppers make is simple: higher price = healthier meat.
With chicken, that’s rarely the full story.
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Eggs are one of the most common foods in American kitchens — and one of the most confusing to buy.
Walk down the egg aisle and you’ll see cartons promising cage-free, free-range, vegetarian-fed, organic, pasture-raised, and humanely raised — often with prices ranging from a couple dollars to well over ten dollars per dozen.
The question most people are really asking is this: Do these labels actually make eggs healthier — or just more expensive?
Let’s break it down.
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If you’ve been working hard to eat “healthy” and move your body—but still feel stuck—you are not alone.
I work with women every day who are doing all the things: cutting calories, running on treadmills, trying the latest HIIT workouts, squeezing in exercise between kids, a career, and a full life.
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Mistake #2: Random Workouts Won’t Get You Results. Why hopping from workout to workout leaves you spinning your wheels—and why strength training is the foundation you need.
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The first in a 3 part series where I am covering the top 3 mistakes that women make that sabotage their metabolism. Mistake #1 - Skipping meals and not eating ENOUGH.
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This is a one pot meal with just five ingredients that your whole family will love!
For this recipe I’m using some beef kabobs that we had left in our freezer from the summer season, but you could also use chuck or stew beef, which you might more easily find this time of year.
This recipe is a game changer because you use one pot (your slow cooker) for the entire recipe. Less dishes, more time for you! And once you’ve done the prep you can walk away and come back a few hours later to a fully cooked meal!
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I've recently received a lot of requests for steaks, and unfortunately, have not been able to meet the demand. I thought it might be worth sharing some information about production of beef on a small scale.
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“Villacaro Farms started with a passion for healthy beef from healthy animals, raised in a way that benefits our environment. This remained the priority, so I faced an obvious decision that had to be made.”
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It’s been a while since I’ve written on the blog (or on social). And I’ll be honest that I’ve sat down several times with the intent to write, and couldn’t find the right words.
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Yum! Robust and tangy, this recipe adds a different kick to your pot roast! \
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There are many reasons I love this dish. Chuck steak is an incredibly affordable and delicious cut of beef. It’s best cooked slow, as it becomes fall apart tender. This recipe was simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner with just a bit of advanced planning. You do need to mind the stove for a few hours but otherwise this is a pretty hands off recipe. It’s kid approved in our house and the leftovers were perfect for my lunch the next day.
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This breakfast hash is one of my favorite meal prep recipes! In less than an hour, you’ve got several meals of this satisfying, protein packed dish for the week ahead! I eat this as breakfast, lunch and sometimes even dinner!
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Why a beef share is a great choice!
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The new year is such an exciting yet tough time in the fitness world. Challenges. Resolutions. Resets. Goals. Whatever you want to call it, somehow there is extra pressure to kick “bad habits” to the curb and embark on a newfound journey to a healthier version of you.
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