Apple slices with PB and Granola

Being pregnant is a beautiful experience. A blessing. Feeling your little bun grow inside you is truly amazing. That being said, it does come with a few not-so-fun side effects. Currently, the biggest ailment I'm experiencing is heartburn/acid reflux. The muscles in the body relax and acid isn't kept down as well as it used to be. There are a few things to help with this. Tums is GODSEND. Not laying down after you eat helps a ton. Eating clean (no greasy, spicy or processed foods) helps a lot as well.

I was craving a crunchy, healthy snack. I've seen photos of this snack before and decided to give it a try.

Apple Slices with PB and Granola

Ingredients:

Any apple

Any nut butter

Granola

Instructions:

- Slice apples and core them (I took off the rubber piece of a baster and used the round part. It worked!)

- Spread your favorite nut butter (as much or as little as you want)

- Sprinkle granola

VOILA!

So easy and so delicious. A feel-good snack :)

Life is Short

Fresh Tomato Sauce

CJ came home with a box filled with tomatoes. We gave a few away to my inlaws and I didn't know what to do with the rest. Off the top of my head, I though I could make pico de gallo and caprese salad. After posting on Facebook, I received several replies: fresh tomato sauce!

Ok, Google. Let's go! I found a lot of recipes. I particularly liked this one website that broke down the process pretty well. I have to say I was nervous to try it. I didn't need to be because it was easy to make and SO FRESH & DELICIOUS!! I can't wait to try different recipes in the future.

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Recipe from The Kitchn

Ingredients:

-tomatoes 

-minced garlic

-salt/pepper to taste

Instructions:
- Boil a pot of water
- Prepare a large bowl of ice water
- Core tomato stems and make an X slit at the round end with a knife.
- Blanche tomatoes by placing them in boiling water for about 60 seconds or until skin starts peeling and looks wrinkled
- Scoop out the tomatoes and place them in the ice water
- Peel the skin off and discard
- Heat a pan on medium heat and throw tomatoes in
- Let simmer for 30 minutes
- add garlic, salt and pepper to your liking and taste towards the last 10 minutes

Pour over pasta and enjoy!