First, preheat oven to 450. Next, cut half of the Cauliflower head, grate in a food processor.

Once grated, (should be about 2 cups) place in a microwave safe bowl, cook in microwave about 8 mins, or until softened & heated thoroughly, let cool for about 10 mins, mix in shredded cheese, egg, oregano, & garlic powder. Once mixed, spread out (this crust can be very sticky, so you may need to use parchment paper)

Bake crust for 10-15 mins, or until gold brown around the edges

Set aside to cool.

Now, heres what you need for the homemade pizza sauce

About 4-5 plum tomatoes (cut into 1/8s)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
3 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp fresh basil
1/2 tsp honey, or stevia
1 tsp fresh basil

First, take the cut tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and minced garlic and cook until tomatoes are cooked through(8-10 mins).

Once tomatoes are cooked, place into a food processor and blend until tomatoes are blended into a sauce, once blended, place back into cooking pot. Add remaining ingredients & let simmer 10-15 mins.

Now, spread sauce onto cauliflower crust and add shredded cheese, and your favorite toppings.

Bake until cheese is melted.

Let cool then cut and serve. This pizza is a little softer than regular pizza crust, so its a little flimsy to hold.

Let me know what you think of this recipe.

For the crust:
5 tablespoons melted “healthier” butter type (Icantbelieveitsnotbutter etc.)
13 low fat Graham Cracker Sheets (full sheet)
1/4 cup Stevia
1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
For the Filling:
8 oz greek yogurt Cream Cheese
1 1/2 cups stevia
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
3 large eggs
1 cup Greek yogurt (You can use flavored yogurt for flavored cheesecake)

First, Preheat your oven to 375

Next, take the graham cracker sheets, stevia, sea salt and pulse until its all crumbs, then add melted butter and pulse until combined, press into a spring form pan.
Bake until crust is set (12-15 mins) & let cool.

Next, make the filling mixture, In a mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy, slowly add in stevia, once combined, add in eggs and lemon juice, until combined, then last beat in greek yogurt. Pour into pan on top of cooled crust. Take foil and cover the bottom of your springform pan, submerge into a cake pan, deep pan, or roaster thats filled with water until about half the height of the spring form pan. Bake for about 1.5 – 1.75 hours until fully cooked in the middle.

Once cooked, let cool for about 20 minutes. Once cooled take a sharp knife and run around the edge to separate from the pan.

Once cooled, cut and serve. This cheesecake is a healthier version to regular cheesecake, it definitely tickled my sweet spot

Hope you all enjoy it, leave a comment and let me know if you tried it.

you will need a tumbler or some type of cup with a lid. (I used one of my blender cups)

First, place the garlic clove flat, take a wide knife (like a cleaver or chef knife) on its side and tap or hit the the clover to break it apart. be careful and keep your hand from being close to the blade.

Then remove any stems from the ends each garlic cluster, and place them into tumbler. Give the tumbler a good shake for about 10 times

Dump them out and your garlic should be seperated from the peel like this.

How easy is that?!?!?!?! I know I wish I would of known this ALONG time ago!!!

Heres what you do. Take a spring from an old Pen, Yes! the spring inside a writing pen. LOL and put it on the cord and “wind” it around the cord, and slide to the top where the cord attached to the charger port. Bam instantly you just saved that cord. I’m not too sure if it works on cords already damaged, but I do know it saves the ones getting there.

The great thing about the spring is that you can fully bend it but it doesnt actually bend the cord in a crease. I KNOW! I love making life simple, I just wish this would of come along 3,000 cords prior to now.

What do you think about this trick? 

Here’s what you will need:
2 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken)
7 tbs homemade taco seasoning (see here on how to make it)
9 green bell peppers (8 peppers hollowed, 1 diced)
1 cup shredded cheese (Tip Alert for the cheese, See at the end of the post)
1 yellow onion diced
1red onion diced
1 clove garlic, minced

Preheat your oven to 350

First, cook the ground turkey and diced onions, garlic, & pepper together until fully cooked

Add in the taco seasoning

Next, stuff each hollowed pepper with the cooked mixture, then sprinkle cheese on top

Place on a cooking pan and bake 15-20 mins, until the pepper is a darker shade green and softer.

Tip Alert: I have found that its better to buy a block of lower calorie less fat cheese and shred yourself (or food processor) or Sargento has new low calorie “ultra thin” cheese slices that are perfect to put on top

Hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Let me know what you think of the Recipe.

Heres what you will need:
1/2 cup Homemade healthy ranch dressing (heres the recipe EXCEPT use mostly cottage cheese and less (if any) greek yogurt to make it thick)
Low carb whole grain Tortillas
Fresh sliced deli meat
Swiss Or mozzarella (part skim low moisture) cheese
Romaine lettuce

Use the same steps for Pinwheels but use the Healthy ranch to spread, then deli meat, then cheese, then lettuce, Roll up and then slice and serve

What Do You Think of the Healthier Version of Pinwheels?

I thought to myself, And I did, heres the recipe for your own homemade ranch dressing that taste just as great as the store bought (And I do mean just as great!) I have always been very picky about the “Brand” I use.

Here’s what you will need:
6 Tbs dried Parsley
2 Tbs dried Dill Weed
2 Tbs Onion Powder
1 Tbs garlic powder
1 pinch of salt
1 1/2 Tsp fresh ground Black Pepper
(Some Add 1 Cup of dried Buttermilk, I did not add this because I’m making it as healthy as possible)

Plain Greek Yogurt

Mix all ingredients together, 1 Tablespoon of mix is good for 8oz of plain greek yogurt (Its very strong!), I mixed mine with 16oz plain greek yogurt and 8oz cottage cheese and mixed in the food processor.

Remember, The expiration date is the same as the expiration date of the Greek Yogurt or whatever you use to mix it with, If you mix it in a different jar, use a Sharpie to write the expiration date. We dont want to make up a nice salad or entrée to have an unpleasant surprise

Let me know how you like this Homemade Ranch Dressing, Did you change anything to make it different?

Heres what you will need:
1lb Lean Ground Turkey
160z Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Can Rotel Tomatoes (strained)
1 3 oz block light cheese (Cubed)
1 12oz block organic natural queso cheese
2 Tbs taco seasoning (see Healthy Tacos)
Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips

First, I cooked & strained the turkey meat.

Next, I added all ingredients into the  slow cooker

Once the cheese is melted, then I added the taco seasoning starting by the 1/2 Tbs (to make sure its seasoned well, I ended up using 2 Tbs)

Next, It was becoming a little to watery, so I added some more greek yogurt.

Once melted, it can be served as a nacho dip, or on top of chips along with your favorite toppings like lettuce and tomatoes for homemade, healthy Nachos.

Let Me Know How You Like the Healthier version of the Dip.

Heres what you will need:
3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into slices
8 Lo-Carb Whole Grain Tortillas
16oz Greek Yogurt
1 Avocado
2 Cups Cheese
1/2 cup Homemade Taco Seasoning
{2 tbsp chilli powder, 3 1/2 tbsp paprika, 3 tbsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tbsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp ground black pepper}

First, with about 1 tbsp of olive oil, start to grill chicken, mix in the taco seasoning while cooking. Let the chicken cook thoroughly then keep on simmer.

Next, Shred the Chicken (see How to Shred Chicken Easily in your Mixer)

Next, Remove Avocado from shell and seed, mix in with greek yogurt.

Once blended, place it a storage bag to easily dollop onto tacos.

Now Apply your favorite toppings but use the Greek yogurt/Avocado mixture in replace of sour cream. Hope you enjoy this healthy remake of Chicken Tacos.

Tip Alert: You can also use turkey meat instead of chicken for a Healthier Beef taco.

To Me, Music is my mood; Its my Emotions, It’s how Im feeling. I create playlist of my favorite songs for every mood. I created a playlist for working out & exercising that was fast and upbeat and here is 50 of Gaytha Stewarts Favorite Fast Workout Songs to get you moving and shaking. Here they are:

1. Black Eye Peas Boom Boom Pow

2. Black Eye Peas Rock That Body

3. Black Eye Peas Imma Be

4. Black Eye Peas Ring-A-Ling

5. Black Eye Peas Don’t Stop The Party

6. Black Eye Peas Do It Like This

7. Will.i.am & Britney Spears Scream & Shout

8. Madonna Sorry

9. Jennifer Lopez Lets Get Loud

10. Jennifer Lopez On The Floor

11. Jennifer Lopez Goin In

12. Rihanna We Found Love

13. Rihanna Don’t Stop The Music

14. Beyonce Countdown

15. Beyonce End Of Time

16. Beyonce Freakum Dress

17. Beyonce Get Me Bodied

18. Britney Spears Circus

19. Britney Spears Break The Ice

20. Britney Spears Till the World Ends

21. Chris Brown Turn up the Music

22. Ke$ha Tik Tok

23. Nicki Minaj Blow Ya Mind

24. Nicki Minaj Whip It

25. Destinys Child Lose my Breath

26. Destinys Child Jumpin Jumpin

27. Kanye West The New Workout Plan

28. Kanye West Stronger

29. Kanye West All Of The Lights

30. Kanye West Monster

31. Kanye West & Jay Z Lift Off Feat Beyonce

32. Kanye West & Jay Z H.A.M.

33. Kanye West & Jay Z Ni***s in Paris

34. Jay-Z Dirt Off Your Shoulder

35. Jay-Z Off That

36. Jay-Z A Star Is Born

37. Katy Perry Firework

38. Lady Gaga Poker Face

39. LMFAO Party Rock

40. LMFAO Shots ft Lil Jon

41. Missy Elliott Get ur Freak On

42. Missy Elliott Let It Bump

43. Janet Jackson Come on Get Up

44. Janet Jackson So Excited

45. Janet Jackson Feedback

46. Kevin Rudolf Let It Rock

47. Christina Aguilera Keeps Gettin Better

48. Christina Aguilera Glam

49. Christina Aguilera Fighter

50. Usher Yeah

So thats my list of my favorite workout songs, well 50 of them. So run and get those sneakers and spandex, hit play and get ready to pop, lock, drop, & back it up to get into that freakum dress, I know mine is waiting for me.

Whats Your Favorite Workout Songs? I would love to know……

This was before, Look at all those bottles.

First I took the measurements, how tall I need it to be from the floor to above the washer, from the left to right side, and from the front to back. I wanted to be prepare when I went to Home Depot to get my lumber and supplies. 

Here’s What I used to make the shelf:
1  1 inch” thick Pine Plywood cute  to my measurements (Make sure its plywood thats thick and not flimsy, and not particle board)
2 2×4′s cut to the width
2 2×4′s cut to the depth (front/back) minus the thickness of the front and back 2×4′s (ex. my 2×4 for the front & back were 1.5 inch thick, so I should of subtracted 3″ from the measurement)
2 2×4′s cut to the height
1 box of 8″ long screws (I used regular wood screws)

First, drill the back 2×4 to the wall, make sure its screwed into the studs in the wall and that the top is the same height as the top of the boards cut for the height

Then attach the sides (ok So I didnt subtract the 3″ when I got them cut, so I had to use the scrap pieces, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SUBTRACT THE THICKNESS OF THE 2X4′S FOR THE SIDE BOARDS)

Next, attach the height boards to a piece of lumber like this for the legs.

Now, attach the legs to the plywood, and set the plywood on top of the back and side  brackets.

Now attach the front board

I wanted to make the shelf dark stained to match the cherry finished cabinets, but if you prefer you can just paint it. 

I applied the dark primer first to tint the wood

Then apply the cherry stain.

Then apply a coat of  polyurethane to make the surface smooth and sealed. (if the polyurethane is a little rough, smooth it down with a fine grind sand paper)

After it dried, I applied a front piece of molding, and painted the walls, and I also hung the ironing board on the wall, along with iron, behind the laundry room door.
 

TIP ALERT Place your fabric softener and washing detergent (If its liquid) in beverage dispensers, for easy dispensing when washing (and removes all those bottles)

Heres what you will need:
2 Ripe Bananas (I only used one here to try it first)
1 cup of quick oats

You can also add any flavorings you would like, I did add a few assorted nuts to some, and cocoa powder to a few too.

Preheat your oven to 350°

First, Place the bananas in a mixing bowl and stir the bananas until completely mashed.

Next, add the oats (along with other flavorings you want to add like cocoa, cinnamon, nuts, etc.)

Far left picture has a tablespoon of Cocoa Powder added

Next, on a greased cookie sheet (I use Rachel Ray cookware so I didn’t have an issue with it sticking) take about one teaspoon to one tablespoon size and dollop onto pan

Instead of mixing them in, I added a few Pecans, Walnuts, & chopped nuts to the top of the cookies. 

Next, bake them for 15-20 mins, they will be a little soft, these are not crunchy cookies at all, but you will see the bottom a light golden brown when they’re done.
Now Im not saying that these are better than regular cookies, but to be healthy, no sugar added, quick & easy, they are good. They will definitely help with a sweet craving or chocolate craving. 

You Will Need:
Fabric of your choice, I used about 1 Yard for my 2 pillows
Tape Measure
Old Throw Pillows

First, Measure the pillows from corner to corner

My Pillows were 18″ each side

Next, Measure your fabric and add an inch to each side (Since my pillows were 18″ I measured it at 20″ on each side)

I actually took a pencil and lightly drew a perfect square and also works as a guide for when sewing

Next, Iron the fabric to remove and wrinkles or creases

Next, Pin the fabric to hold together while sewing

Make sure while sewing the print of the fabric is on the inside

Next, Sew each side, on 3 sides, then the bottom, only sew about 1/4 on each end to leave enough space to insert the pillow through

Pull the case inside out, and insert pillow

Now sew the opening, and BAM the pillow is done.

Seems kinda too easy huh? Well its REALLY easy trust me!

Here’s what you will need:
1 Box Macaroni Noodles
1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Package Cream Cheese (softened)
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1 Package Velveeta Cheese Slices (or half a block)
2 Eggs
1 cup Milk
Bread Crumbs
Seasoning (I used 1 tbs lawrys & 1 tbs Adobo) for the Mac

First Cook the noodles until al dente

Next,  Mix in Cheeses, Seasonings, Cream Cheese, & Cream and stir until cheeses are melted.

Next, Spread the cooked Mac & Cheese into a cake pan and place in refrigerator until cooled.

Take the cooled Mac & Cheese and spoon and shape into balls

Next, Place the Balls into a muffin pan and freeze.

Next Take the Milk and Eggs and whisk together.

Take the Frozen Mac & Cheese balls and dip into Egg Mixture, Then dip into bread crumbs

Last take the Balls and carefully put into deep fryer and fry until golden brown.

Here is what you will need:
1 package Hidden Valley ranch seasoning
1 8oz package Cream Cheese (softened)
1 pack flour tortillas
1 pack of deli meat sliced

First: mix half of the package of ranch seasoning to Cream Cheese. (NOTE: I added a little more and tasted as I mixed to make sure it wasnt too strong or weak.)

Next: Spread the mixture onto the Tortilla

Add the deli meat and roll

Then slice and serve

Heres what you will need:

Vinegar
An Old Toothbrush

First remove the corroded batteries.

Take the toothbrush and dip in the vinegar, but dont leave it dripping, you dont want any extra to get inside of the device.

Vinegar removes the acid corrosion so you might have to do it a couple of times, if the corrosion is really bad, it might not be able to be removed, but the vinegar does really good at removing most of it.

Next, Wipe it dry to remove any excess and other corrosion.

Now, your remote, mouse, or device should be fine to work and add new batteries. Hope that works

What you will need:
Fabric of your preferred pattern
No Sew Iron on fusing web (AKA hemming tape)
Tape Measure
Iron

First measure the distance from the actual curtain rod to the floor. Add 1″ to each end and cut (example my curtain to floor was 86inches, so I cut the fabric at 88″)

I Ironed out any wrinkles and creases in the fabric and laid flat on the floor until I was ready to do the edges.

Next I took the fabric I had cut and ironed and I folded over 1″ on one end and Ironed it (before I added the iron on tape)  to give it a perfect crease and easy to place the iron on tape between.

Then I measured the length of the fabric and cut the iron on tape, and inserting it between the fold.

Next, I ironed the fabric slowly, about 10 seconds to each section.

I let the fabric cool to the touch before I moved it.

I also pulled back a little to check and make sure it was fused together.

I repeated the step on all 4 sides of the fabric.

Then, I took the clips and attached evenly spaced across the fabric.

I hooked them to the curtain rings. and hung them. I made sure that the bottoms came close to the floor but didnt actually touch it ( I dont like the wrinkles it makes at the bottom)

And thats is, A quick and easy way to make curtains that not only look great but they look expensive as well.

P.S. I will have another post on how to make them that slide into the rod later.

Ok I first have to say Im So Sorry that I have let time fly by so fast without posting. Whew its went by. I promise I have like ALOT of post pending to edit and publish coming soon. I will not sit back and list my excuses. I seen that yall have been visiting and I really appreciate it. I promise I will be back to my normal post soon. Just an FYI I have alot of decorating and design post coming (thats whats been keeping me VERY busy) So keep checking or subscribe to my list so you will be able to track when new post are posted. Thanks so much!!!