A Bowl of Goodness

Living on an island means maximizing your grocery shopping, storage and using everything you've got. I detest wasting food no matter where I am, but in the summer, on a small island, where you just don't know where or when your next grocery store visit may happen, you cannot waste food.

Usually we always have some sort of plan for dinner...but last night we found ourselves without one. And we were getting hungry. For dinner. Now.

I looked in the fridge and found these items that were on their last leg...

small head of broccoli

bunch of dinosaur kale

zucchini

pancetta

leeks

grape tomatoes

ground beef

I also found some leftover bolognese which was perfect for my son...he loves it! With not a moment to spare as we were all getting cranky due to hunger, I put a pot of water on to boil for pasta, washed and chopped all the goodies listed above and got to cookin'.

In one cast iron skillet, I heated Wildtree's Garlic Grapeseed Oil and added chopped onions and ground beef. I seasoned it with Wildtree's Hearty Spaghetti Blend and Scampi Blend. Once the meat was brown, I added the cherry tomatoes just to warm and soften them slightly.  In another cast iron skillet I heated a little Garlic GSO and browned the pancetta. Next I added the leeks, zucchini, broccoli and kale, seasoning it all with Wildtree's CA Garlic Pepper. I served it all over pasta with a generous helping of ricotta salata!

Delicious, yumminess in a bowl...even my 7 year old asked for a bite (but he never offered a taste of his bolognese in return)!

Dinner Plans Gone Awry

I had the best of intentions to roast a chicken for dinner tonight...but the fun we were having with friends down on the ferry dock took precedence and dinner plans were scrapped.

It would have been the perfect night to head to the island's only dinner restaurant (a delicious pizza joint) but sadly they do not serve gluten free, dairy free options so it was back to the kitchen to come up with another plan.

It would have also been a great night to eat breakfast for dinner - an old favorite of ours. But we are egg free and had eaten our share of pancakes earlier in the day.

I could feel the Jeckyl/Hyde switch happening in my son...he becomes a beast when he's hungry (just like his mama)! I had to think quick...there were not many options...but there were a few things in the fridge and I managed to scrap together a tasty dinner.

I picked some fresh Lebanese squash (see picture above) and diced it, sliced some onion, and cut up a chicken breast. I heated a cast iron skillet (one of my favorite pans to cook in) over medium heat with Wildtree's Garlic Grapeseed Oil, added all the ingredients to the pan and liberally sprinkled them with Wildtree's Italian Salad Dressing Mix (a dry blend) and a dash of apple cider vinegar. I let them cook til they were soft and brown and a crust was forming in the pan - the tastiest tidbits around! Served it over mashed potatoes that were leftover from another night (always make extra mashed potatoes!).

Wildtree did it again - a tasty meal in minutes!

Dining Out

Dining out is a wonderful thing...someone else cooks, serves and cleans for you! I often feel like a one woman restaurant on a daily basis for 3 meals a day, especially since the island we live on in the summer doesn't really have a restaurant scene (or at least ones that are safe for our gluten free, dairy free, egg free lifestyle).

This morning I stumbled upon an interesting article from a great website, Fooducate, one dad's blog dedicated to educating people about the food they eat.

 His recent post shed light on one reason why eating out isn't always a good thing...gaining weight. Bigger portions, less vegetables, higher sodium, fat and sugar are some reasons why.

Here are some interesting facts:

*** The USDA has calculated that for each weekly meal outside the home, we gain 2 pounds of body weight annually.

***About 30% of our total calories are consumed outside the home. This is double what it was just 30 years ago.

We can't always cook at home, and to be honest, it's nice to go out! But if eating out is your nightly dinner routine, whether it's a drive through, pre-made dinners from the grocery store or a frozen entrees, Wildtree can help. Wildtree products are designed to give you home cooked meals in minutes. They are simple, delicious, healthy and economical! Visit http://www.jenwarr.mywildtree.com/ to get started on filling your pantry!

Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

Creamy, crunchy, flavorful...these potatoes rock!

Ingredients:

3 lbs baby red potatoes

1 tsp sea salt

Natural Grapeseed Oil

Garlic Grapeseed Oil

Garlic & Herb Blend

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Wash potatoes and place in deep pot and fill with water to boil. Once potatoes are boiling, add sea salt. Boil until potatoes are fork tender.

Next, drizzle Large Bar Pan with Natural Grapeseed oil (be generous). Arrange potatoes on pan in a single layer - use 2 pans if necessary. Lightly press down on potatoes to squish them with a fork. (This is a great step kids will love to help with!)  Next, brush each potato with some of the Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil and sprinkle with some of the Garlic & Herb Blend.

Pop in the oven for about 20 minutes or until nice and golden and crispy. Serve with Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs and Dilly Green Beans.

To order any Wildtree products please go to www.jenwarr.mywildtree.com.

Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

3 1/2 lbs chicken thighs

1/4 cup Natural Grapeseed Oil

2 TBSP Lemon Rosemary Blend

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash and dry the chicken thighs and arrange in a baking dish. Mix the Grapeseed Oil and Lemon and Rosemary Blend together and brush generously onto chicken. Put into the oven and bake for about 50 mins or until done.  Serve with Smashed Potatoes and Dilly Green Beans.

Wildtree's Anniversary Specials for July

Wildtree is celebrating its 15th anniversary! That's right...15 years of bringing all-natural, economical, quick & easy meals to Americans all over the country and they are doing it with a BANG!!!

Check out Wildtree's specials for customers, hosts and new representatives. And make sure you check out my personal specials at the bottom!

For Wildtree Customers

Spend $45.00 and choose one of our "July-only" Bundles, a 64 oz Grapeseed Oil of your choice or the Garlic Lover's Set for 50% off!!

'We're Jammin' Bundle includes Apple Cranberry Jelly, Cranberry Jalapeno Jam, Strawberries & Dark Chocolate Jam, Sweet Onion Spread, Wildly Blueberry Jam, Scrumptious Scones and Not Your Everyday Pound Cake.

Retail Value $54 - sale price $27!

OR...

Back by POPULAR DEMAND..."If Ya Don't Know Where to Start" Bundle

This bundle includes the Best of Wildtree 8-pack and Infused Grapeseed Oil Set (Rancher Steak Rub, Dill Dip blend, Cajun Seasoning, Scampi blend, Lemon Rosemary blend, Fajita Seasoning blend, Garlic & Herb blend, Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning, and one 5 oz bottle each of Roasted Garlic, Natural, Zesty Lemon and Basil Pesto Grapeseed Oil).

Retail Value $84 - sale price $42!

OR...

A Large Garlic, Natural or Butter Grapeseed Oil
Retail Value $50 - sale price $25

OR...

For Garlic Lover's Set includes the Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil, Garlic & Herb blend & Scampi blend

Retail Value $25 - sale price $12.50

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For Wildtree Hosts

Want a great afternoon or night out with family & friends? Good food & wine? And a chance to check a dreaded chore off the list...grocery shopping...and the bill will be $0? Then host a  Wildtree Tasting and Widtree will also gift you with a Large Natural GSO.

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For Wildtree's New Representatives

Wildtree is offering their business kit at half price - only $49.50 (usually $99) for almost $300 worth of food and supplies. Everything you need to get your business going and feed your family healthy meals. Join in July and you could earn all the new products coming out in August and when you qualify I will reimburse you for the cost of shipping. Click here to see the kit contents and more details.

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*****Jen's July Special*****

Host a Wildtree Tasting and receive an extra $25 in free product.
Host a virtual Wildtree Tasting and receive an extra $15 in free product.

Place an order for $50 and pay only $5.75 for shipping direct to your door! 

Spend $100 and your shipping will be free!

Become a Wildtree Rep in July and I will reimburse your for your shipping when you qualify!

Wildtree's Business Kit

Have you ever wondered what it would be like serve your family a meal that is guaranteed to please your family's palette, health and your wallet?  And you could earn some money while helping other families do the same? Then Wildtree might be just what you are looking for!

For the month of July you can give Wildtree a try for only $49.50! (half off the usual $99 cost). The kit is valued at almost $300!!!! (See below for kit contents.)

If you sign up with me in July and qualify I will reimburse you for your shipping cost!
It's risk free because you can eat your kit!

PLUS — Start in July, and take advantage of the opportunity to be one of 45 people to get our FALL NEW PRODUCTS for FREE including the new Gluten Free products! Wildtree will do drawings for 15 New Products Bundles on July 10th, July 20, and August 1st! That's 45 chances!!! The earlier you sign up in the month, the more opportunity you will have!

The New Product Bundle includes:
Absolutely Onion Blend
Fast & Flavorful Dry Brine
Mocha Mousse & Cheesecake Blend
Smoky Bacon GSO
Sweet & Simple Sugar Cookie Mix
Sweet Cranberry Mustard Spread
Whole Grain Thyme Mustard
Wildtree’s Classic Caesar Dressing
Rockin’ Moroccan Rub

Gluten Free Products:
Gluten Free Brownie Mix
Gluten Free Muffin Mix
Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix
Gluten Free Pizza Dough Mix
Gluten Free Bread Mix

Host samples (3 of each)
Absolutely Onion Blend
Mocha Mousse & Cheesecake Blend
Wildtree’s Classic Caesar Dressing Mix
Rockin’ Moroccan Rub
 
Here are the kit contents:

Full Size Food Products
Asian Ginger Plum Dressing
European Dipping Oil - Tuscan
Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
Flax Seed Beer Bread
Natural Butter Grapeseed Oil
Scampi Blend
The Best Of Wildtree 8 Pack Set
Wicked Good Slow Cooker Sauce
Wildly Blueberry Jam
Wildtree’s Alfredo Extraordinaire Jar

Sales and Marketing Supplies
Business Builder Kit FlyersCatalogs – 50
Compensation Plan Flyers
Get Cookin’ Program Flyers
Grapeseed Oil Fact Sheet
Host Envelopes
Host Party Prep Kit
Order Forms
Postcard Invitations
Representative Agreements
Sponsoring Brochures

Host Sample Size Food Products – 84 sample size products
Banana, Banana Bread
Basil Pesto
Cheddar & Herb Skillet
Cranberry Horseradish Blend
Dill Dip Blend
Fiesta Salsa Mix
Flax Seed Beer Bread
Garlic Galore
Guacamole Mix
Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Blend
Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Mix
Hot Chili & Garlic Blend
Jalapeño Pepper Blend
Just Like Mom’s Meatloaf
Mexican Skillet Meal
Natural Grapeseed Oil
Pizza Dough – Whole Wheat
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Cheesecake Blend
Rancher Steak Rub
Red Bell Pepper & Garlic Blend
Smoked Mozzarella & Tomato Blend
Strawberry Cheesecake Blend
Stroganoff Skillet Meal
Taco Seasoning
Very Berry Cheesecake Blend
Whole Wheat Beer Bread
Whole Wheat Flax Beer Bread
Wildtree’s Alfredo Extraordinaire
Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil
 
(Products may vary due to availability.)