Life with a Newborn

by ColorfulFoodie // February 20, 2017 // Comments off

We survived the first month with Little Miss Sandee! Congratulations! You have a baby! Alexandra Maria is finally here, and you get to take her home. Yep, that’s how it goes. We chose to stay at the hospital for one night (24 hours) so... Continue reading →

Healthy Banana Nut Chocolate Muffins

by Colorfulfoodie // February 14, 2017 // Comments off

I LOVE bananas, and always have super ripe bananas at home, so naturally I’m always looking to incorporate them in breads, cakes, cookies, you name it.  I have many recipes with bananas in them, but this really turned out amazing... Continue reading →

Rigatoni a’la Faux “Vodka Sauce”

by ColorfulFoodie // February 11, 2017 // Comments off

This is my favorite sauce ever! It’s pasta night Tonite so we had a little fun skinnifying it! This is the Healthy version that you won’t regret trying! Portion for 2. What I did: Rigatoni A la “faux vodka sauce”... Continue reading →

Healthy Banana Waffles

by Colorfulfoodie // February 6, 2017 // Comments off

I know what you’re thinking! These can’t be healthy….but they are! They are SO healthy! The waffles themselves that is! It’s up to you what you smother on top of them, and I smothered nutella and almond butter. Almond butter... Continue reading →

Relief of Nausea, morning sickness and beyond….

by Colorfulfoodie // January 24, 2017 // Comments off

Some people are blessed to never experience morning sickness during pregnancy…or are they? I’ve been asked multiple times about how to combat morning sickened and there are different ways. People often turn to home remedies or just wish for good... Continue reading →

Seasoned Rice Balls

by ColorfulFoodie // January 22, 2017 // Comments off

Got leftover risotto or rice? Make these delicious rice balls that make amazing appetizers or even a side dish. This is my mom’s recipe, and I like it because it doesn’t take added breadcrumbs or dipping in egg. Rolling in... Continue reading →

Our Birth Story: Baby Sandee is here!

by ColorfulFoodie // January 16, 2017 // Comments off

  Baby Sandee is here! I’m about to share very intimate pictures and my story in full detail with you all. Please know that this is very important and special to me. I’m sharing my story because I shared my... Continue reading →

Easy Lactation Oatmeal-Prep 

by Colorfulfoodie // January 14, 2017 // Comments off

Pregnant or not, this is just a great recipe for on-the-go or to use as meal prep. I basically live on this make ahead breakfast/snack even way before I got pregnant. Just prep 5 jars for the week and set... Continue reading →

40+ Weeks + Natural Labor Induction 

by ColorfulFoodie // January 12, 2017 // Comments off

40+ Weeks Pregnant! Hi guys! So here we are, talking about 40+ weeks pregnant which is so surreal now that I’m no longer pregnant. As you read this, I already have Baby Sandee in my arms. I actually went into labor... Continue reading →

Canjica! Our Sweet Coconut Brazilian Hominy

by Colorfulfoodie // January 9, 2017 // Comments off

Canjica! A typical seasonal Brazilian dessert normally only made in winter months of June-July during ‘festas juninas’, Brazilian hominy preparation is a bit different, as it is treated as dessert, and apparently amazing for breast milk production because my mom... Continue reading →