Have you guys heard about pop-up farmer's markets yet? It is such a cool idea, and a great way for everyone to be able to get farm fresh food! The ladies at Country Table, Kallie and Lauren, are doing it right! You might remember me talking about them before when I interviewed them, here! They are literally popping up all over the city, making it super easy for anyone to stop by on their lunch break, on their way to or from work, or for moms with kids that need to get in and out! It's quick and painless shopping and the best part is you have direct access to healthy and fresh food to feed your family!

For me, I love that if I can't make it to my normal farmer's market on Saturday, there is another option for me to pick up some fresh ingredients! I recently stopped by one of Country Table's pop-up markets and had such a great time! Not only were they there, but The Big Squeezy (a local juicery) and POPCulture POPs (local and delicious popsicles made with fresh ingredients) were also there selling their delicious products!

PostedJuly 28, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesFarm to Table

Tagsfarm fresh, farm to fork, Country Table, fresh ingredients, popsicles, juicing, juicery, The Big Squeezy, POPCulture POPs, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, shop local, eat local, clean eating, cleanse

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Can we talk about how there are few things in the world better than a good slice of pizza? It ranks right up there with a great kiss, puppy breath, and realizing that top you have been wanting from Free People just went on sale. We have been known to have pizza night once a week because lucky for me, I married a fellow pizza connoisseur who is equally obsessed. And I'm about to change the game on your regular ole pizza with my farmer's market smoked sausage and corn pizza!

Y'all...holy cow was I surprised at the flavor combination the first time that I made this pizza. It was love at first bite. I knew I had to make it for you and share the recipe because one shouldn't keep this kind of deliciousness to themselves.

I do have a confession though...I tried a new technique because I read a fellow blogger who did this and thought hey that's genius...and maybe it is, but I did not feel so genius after trying it. I put my pizza stone right on my grill to recreate a wood burning oven effect and instead broke my pizza stone right in half (sigh). It seemed so brilliant, maybe it was just my stone...or maybe it was just me.

PostedJuly 15, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesPizza

Tagspizza, homemade pizza, whole wheat pizza, farmer's market pizza, farm fresh, smoke sausage, eat local, corn pizza, pizza recipes, grilled recipes, summer grilling, summer dinner

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I have already confessed to you my love of corn and how I could eat it everyday. You could say I am on a corn kick right now, kinda like my blueberry kick that I just got off of. There is so much of it at the farmer's market and it's fresh and sweet and so great for any meal, any night of the week. Throw a piece of salmon on the grill, and we have ourselves a healthy meal that is ready in a jiff!

Most of the time I like to eat corn off of the cob because, I dunno maybe I like getting it stuck in my teeth? No, that can't be it...whatever the reason, I am not sure I even know, I like it. However, I found myself with 18 ears of corn (they are five bucks for a dozen, how could I resist) in my fridge and figured I should try something different with it. This is how my corn salad came to be.

This meal is perfect for getting you back on track after that holiday weekend that we all just came off of with too much barbeque and not enough veggies. It would be great for lunch or dinner and it's quick and easy for those weeknights when feel like you don't have the energy to cook something that's good for you.

PostedJuly 8, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesGrilled

TagsGrilled recipes, grilled corn, grilled salmon, summer recipes, healthy, healthy eating, clean eats, gluten free, fresh, farm to table, farm fresh, good for you food, quick meals

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Grilled Lamb Burgers with Homemade Tzatziki: My Diary of Us

You could say I have a burger obsession. Actually I definitely have a burger obsession. I will never pass up an opportunity to taste the best burger in any town where I visit, (I'm just not that kinda girl) and I happen to be pretty good at making my own varieties at home to feed this burger craze of mine. Break away from your normal cheeseburger routine and try out my grilled lamb burgers with homemade tzatziki sauce!

PostedJuly 1, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBurgers

TagsBurgers, Lamb Burgers, Grilled Lamb, Healthy, Summer Recipes, Grilled recipes, Clean eating, Greek burgers, homemade, farm fresh

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It's summer which means that corn is in season, which makes me a very happy girl. Corn on the cob is one of my favorites and I could eat it everyday honestly. I like it boiled, grilled, roasted, sautéed...I don't discriminate. I can get it fresh at the farmer's market right now and it's so sweet and tender (I could eat it right now, for breakfast.) And since I buy a dozen each week, I wanted to turn the flavor up a notch so that I can get away with serving it several times a week! Hello Mexican inspired grilled corn on the cob, get in my belly.

Get ready for your life to be changed. I mean seriously this corn is amazing. It's full of flavor, it's healthy, and it's quick and easy to prepare! The presentation is pretty enough for entertaining, but easy enough for any ole night of the week to serve your family!

The flavors are so fresh and just scream summertime. It's the perfect side for BBQ, burgers, fish, or chicken...or you can eat leftovers for breakfast...I won't judge.

PostedJune 25, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesGrilled

TagsGrilled, Grilled Corn, grilled corn on the cob, healthy, summer eats, summer cooking, summer grilling, clean eats, gluten free, eat local, farm fresh

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Fresh Summer Tomato and Cucumber Salad: My Diary of Us

One of my favorite things to do in the summertime is to slice a tomato and eat it all by itself, because for these few summer months tomatoes are at their peak and are so sweet and juicy. I just slice and add salt and pepper, simple as that! They become the perfect snack, or the perfect addition to any meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. My other fave summer veggie are cucumbers that beg to be eaten just sliced with a little garlic salt or Cajun seasoning. My other favorite thing to do with these beauties is to make a fresh summer tomato and cucumber salad that is the easiest side dish to accompany any weeknight meal or summertime backyard BBQ's.

PostedJune 17, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSalads

Tagssummer, salads, summer salads, clean eats, farm fresh, eat local, tomatoes, cucumbers, gluten free, side dishes, summer side dishes, healthy, homemade, healthy eating, healthy recipes

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