Maca and Almond Butter Energy Bites

Maca and Almond Butter Energy Bites | Reclaiming Yesterday

I’ve been struggling with hormone imbalance for years. It’s miserable to be off balance, so I’ve really been motivated to find my way back with natural health remedies. (since I’m a big believer in that sort of thing) 

I stumbled across maca while researching how to balance hormones naturally. Maca is great for that, but it turns out that it does so much more! Continue reading


Fried Quinoa with Chicken

Fried Quinoa with Chicken | Reclaiming Yesterday

[I made this leftover-loving Fried Quinoa with Chicken for Earth Fare!]

Can we be honest for a minute? I had a really hard time with the title of this post.

Clearly, what I’ve made here (out of leftovers + a bunch of veggies) is meant to resemble Fried Rice. We all know and love that classic take-out comfort food, but Fried Quinoa just doesn’t have the same nostalgic ring to it…

But let’s put the naming difficulties aside. This Fried Quinoa with Chicken is King of Leftover Land.  Continue reading


How to Turn 1 Organic Chicken Into 5 Meals

How to Turn 1 Organic Chicken Into 5 Meals | Reclaiming Yesterday

[I made this roasted organic chicken and turned it into 5 meals for Earth Fare!] 

To me, the work week can kind of feel like you’re being sucked into a tornado. 

A whirlwind of alarm clocks, papers and miscellaneous items flying everywhere, and general mayhem. Until you land on Saturday morning and don’t know exactly what happened. 

I GET IT. 

I work full time at a non-food related office job, and I know it can be challenging to get something healthy on the table on those crazy week nights. Continue reading


Collard Greens with Cumin and Apricots

Collard Greens with Cumin and Apricots | Reclaiming Yesterday

Q: What’s the one thing, ANYONE can do, to help move them towards ANY of the health goals they might have?

A: Eat. More. Vegetables.

Seriously though guys. Trying to lose weight? Maintain weight? Heal your body of an illness? Have more energy and vibrancy? Trying to save the planet? 

Eat more vegetables. 

If you feel disappointed in that answer, I’m actually excited for you. Because if you feel disappointed, it’s probably because you’re not yet aware of how exciting and delicious vegetables can be!!  Continue reading