I admit: when I first heard of quinoa I assumed it wouldn’t be something I would like. I expected it to be bland and boring. Then I tried it and I loved it. It is so versatile, it Read More »
Quinoa is commonly considered a grain, while in actuality it is the seed of a plant that is related to beets, chard and spinach. It is high in protein, but the cool thing is that the protein that it supplies Read More »



My name is Marieke. I live in Los Angeles with my 5 boys: my husband, 2 toddler boys and 2 Australian Shepherds. The cat feels she’s the Queen, but she’s got delusions of grandeur. The kitchen is my haven and the occasional glass of “Mommy Juice” keeps me sane in the midst of all the testosterone around here.