Wellness Archives

McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe | Fig and Arugula Flatbread

How about a fig and arugula flatbread for a grown-up afternoon snack? Last week was National Fig Week, and in order to honor these often forgotten fruits, we are highlighting them in our McDaniel Short-Cut recipe this week! Not only are figs naturally the sweetest...

Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie for Brain Health

This Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie was inspired by the research I did for a recent webinar on Brain Health for one of my corporate clients. Our brain is akin to the “wizard behind the curtain.” It regulates activities we rarely give any thought...

McDaniel Short-Cuts | Easy Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets

These Easy Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets turned out amazing even thought I felt half asleep during assembly. That’s how easy they are. Question: at what age can kids soothe themselves back to sleep after a bad dream? It’s only Wednesday, and...

5 Ways to Support Your Fall and Winter Immune System + McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe!

If I’m being honest, I’m nervous about my fall and winter immune system. As you all know, it’s not just cold and flu season, we’ve got a doozy additional virus to deal with. So, we’ve dug into the research, and we’re bringing you,...

ALDI Fan Favorites | The Top 20 Best Products List!

Everyone loves a “best of” list, and this year’s ALDI Fan Favorites survey proves that ALDI fans love ALDI-exclusive foods and beverages (and, in some cases, “better than household name brands!)” ALDI followers, like myself, are loyal for...

McDaniel Short-Cuts | Peanutty Noodle Bowls for Family Meals Month

Peanutty Noodle Bowls! It’s what for dinner for National Family Meals Month! We like to keep family mealtime simple, and this Peanutty Noodle Bowl is an example of that. Plus, it includes my son’s (a.k.a, Chef Jack) favorite food: peanut butter! Every...