If you are looking for a mild form of exercise that increases your strength and flexibility, look no further. The benefits of yoga include a low-impact fitness and provide a constant relaxing element in your life. Millions of people rely on yoga, and it is popular for a reason. It has been practiced for more… Read More >>
I’ve teamed up with some fellow bloggers to bring you this fantastic Light Up the Night 2015 $1000 cash giveaway for two PayPal cash prizes of $500 each! That’s $1,000 up for grabs just for being an awesome reader of the Living5x5 blog! Need some cash for your summer vacation? Need some cash for bills… Read More >>
We are excited to have Justin Case Ollinger share with us one of his best dishes-Cedar Plank Salmon! If you have never cooked salmon on a cedar plank before, I suggest you start now. It’s probably one of the best ways to prepare this dish, and the taste is amazing. This dinner is quite possibly… Read More >>
One would usually think of making quesadillas on the stove, but when you’re running out the door with little time, this recipe makes sense with using the microwave. It’s super quick and easy and one of my favorite go-to’s. All you need is 3 simple ingredients, tortilla’s, cheese, and pre-cooked chicken breast. You can also… Read More >>
When Mom told you to eat your fruits and veggies, I’m sure she said eat tomatoes, too (yes, it’s a fruit!) weren’t the first thing that came to mind. It was the ‘green stuff’ that just seemed to multiply on your plate and never go down. What you may not know is that tomatoes pack… Read More >>
The winning vote of favorite foods in my house has to be homemade pizza. It’s an easy lunch or dinner to throw together in minutes, and is quite enjoyable. If you are having guests over, kids loves to help kneed the dough and arrange the ingredients on the top of the pizza. You can eventually… Read More >>
Prep and cook this delicious California BLT in 35 minutes or less. I love this recipe with adding turkey meat, extra lettuce, tomato, and avocado, which completes the whole meal for me. I also leave out the Kosher Salt, since the bacon is quite salty and flavorful already. And, also no mayonnaise since I use… Read More >>
Casseroles are super filling and that’s one of the reasons why I like to cook it. It’s also a great dish to share with my meal sharing buddy, or other folks when we have cooking events. Must I warn you that it’s super tasty, and hearty, and “kid friendly.” I started to use lean ground… Read More >>
Are you ready for summer? As you know, I love food, and when I find a great recipe, I like to share it. Summer is right around the corner, so what better recipe is there than a Summer Coleslaw. I found it in last year’s July/August issue of Health magazine and have made it twice… Read More >>
One of my favorite go-to is this classic grilled cheese sandwich. Talk about melt in your mouth! It’s super easy and quick to cook, and the ingredients are easy to work with. You can make this is a classic grilled cheese or change things up a little as I did. I substituted American cheese for… Read More >>
