Hi, welcome to Blue Barn Kitchen, a healthy lifestyle blog. I believe in real food; the kind you should be putting in your body and real talk, the kind you really want to hear. I will bring you my latest recipes, my take on life, what’s happening on the healthy living landscape and my journey to bring my food products to market. Join me on the path and the crazy things that happen along the way. Explore more – here.

XOXO

Beth

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Drink to your health with fresh herbs, spices, and natural sweeteners.

In Clean Cocktails, holistic health coaches Beth Ritter Nydick and Tara Roscioli bring a clean-living mindset to craft mixology.Their recipes use nothing but naturally low-calorie spirits; fresh juices loaded with vitamins; gentle sweeteners like honey and maple syrup; and anti-inflammatory spices like cinnamon, cayenne, and turmeric―the perfect alternative to drinks that are typically loaded with refined sugars, artificial flavors, and dyes.

Much more than a compendium of cocktails, this book provides recipes for “clean” syrups and bitters so readers can easily build their own delicious drinks. Nydick and Roscioli also highlight ingredients with health benefits, such as ginger (better digestion), cilantro (good for detox), and even vodka (metabolism booster, thanks very much). Many of the recipes offer pitcher-sized variations and feature innovative mixers like kombucha and iced tea. To see the cookbook visit Amazon – here.

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Fend off Spring Holiday weight gain with these easy eating tricks. Winter holidays aren’t the only ones that have the power to wreck your healthy lifestyle. Spring brings family celebrations that seem to concentrate on big meals. This year, don’t deprive yourself or spend the next day beating your self up. Read More for tips and tricks to get you thru the holidays.

March 16, 2016

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Healthy Eating Made Simple

If you are busy like me, work long hours, or travel frequently, you may be in a situation where you need to purchase prepared meals or go out to eat all the time.

If this is the case, don’t worry! It’s about keeping it simple and making the best choices you can make! Read More

March 1, 2016

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Meatloaf Muffins

Serve these delicious meatloaf muffins with steamed green beans and roasted potato wedges for an at-home version of a dinner blue-plate special. Read More

March 1, 2016

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Baked Chicken Teriyaki

Mouthwatering, Delicious and Healthy. This baked chicken teriyaki recipe will leave you and your family wanting more. Read More

February 22, 2016

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Are you a juicer or a chewer?

Are you a juicer or a chewer? I know the question is a little weird but I have a good reason. I occasionally come upon a product that intrigues me, this time I found Harvest Soul Organic Blended Juices. I always recommend drinking your veggies if you have a hard time getting them in and sometimes juicing just doesn’t satisfy the cravings. Harvest Soul came up with a solution. Read More

February 20, 2016

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Pantry Organized?

Are you organized? I can organize you but when it comes to myself I have to have systems in place. That was until I found Mabel’s Labels. I have been using them for years. The boys’ lunchboxes, camp stuff but now they have …Pantry & Kitchen Labels plus Spice Jar Labels. I cannot be more excited. Read More

February 18, 2016

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MY TOP 5 POST-WORKOUT SNACKS.

Wow, that workout was tough but that’s how I like it. Do you like it when it hurts just a little more than it should? Is there something wrong with me? Don’t answer that. Read More

February 11, 2016

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As a mom and an entrepreneur it’s always about getting the work done, hitting my next benchmark, taking care of the kids, but when is it about me? Never, not unless I take that time and yes, the boys have found me hiding in the bathroom on the phone. Don’t pretend you have never done that too! I’ve been on the phone with you while your hiding. Read More

February 07, 2016

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Picture yourself, in the market, standing in front of shelves of food. You want to buy the healthiest foods you can but you don’t have time to stand there and read all the nutrition labels. Now you don’t have to; introducing ShopWell.
A new fantastic FREE app that’s almost like having me in your pocket. Read More

February 03, 2016

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I’m frustrated! I’ve been putting in the work and the results are not what I want. This is one of the themes in my life lately, I love to put in the work but I don’t want to wait and wait for results. Like Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka- “Don’t care how, I want it now”. I know, not realistic but it’s my truth.

I am stronger, have more energy, I’m sleeping better .
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January 27, 2016

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Are you tired and frustrated with fighting an uphill battle to lose weight and get healthy?
Have you joined a gym, more than once and continually lack results?
You are not alone! Meet your solution.
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January 15, 2016

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The world is filled with so many delicious, nutritious natural foods. Some of them are particularly well suited for our brains, making them also the perfect foods to start off your kids’ day and send with them to school for lunch. You want to supercharge your child’s brain? Here are a few of the best and most portable for those school lunch boxes:
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January 10, 2016

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Do you know Hoda Kotb? The award winning journalist and “Today” show cohost with a talent for witty banter and for keeping it real on-air, on social media and in person. I have met and worked with plenty of celerities but I have never fangirled it out like I did when I met Hoda. Have you ever felt someone’s heart even before they open their mouths?
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January 3, 2016

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Your mom was right! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why is protein such an important part of a healthy lifestyle?
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January 1, 2016

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The New Year New Gear Guide from Beth’s Blueprint 2016. Amazing products and recipes to get your year started on the right path.
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December 17, 2015

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Wonderful Pistachio and my friends at Mom Trends invited me to a Culinary Experience-Blogger Holiday Party, #GetCrackin. Not only was it at a sleek cooking studio in NYC but also I could meet other bloggers and talk shop. I was totally IN! As I stepped off the elevator into the My Cooking Party studio, I was greeted by a beautiful space. A long table with beautiful white and natural accents, I love a fancy dinner party.
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December 17, 2015

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It is that time of year again when our calendars are full and our resolve is fading. This guide will help you navigate the holiday table, all the parties, and the seasons’ social events. ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer.
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December 09, 2015

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Can you believe the holidays are already here? Let’s do it smart and fabulous this season with my gift guide. The Beth’s Blueprint team of holiday elves has sifted through our favorite products and we’ve come up with a list of gift ideas. These coveted finds will surely inspire you and your loved ones to start living a real food and healthy life!
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December 11, 2015

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“Sometimes food just taste better in a corn tortilla slathered with avocado and salsa!”
-Beth Nydick

Black Bean and Sweet/Russet Potato Taco with Spinach Pesto
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December 06, 2015

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THE ART OF PERFECT LATKES
Top 10 tips to help you get it right every time!
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December 05, 2015

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I am a HUGE advocate of almond milk, and what’s really great is you can easily make it yourself! Almond is also super good for you and has tons of extra benefits that you may not be getting from other types of milk.
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November 23, 2015
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Have you ever heard of Enzo Matcha? STAGE-New-500×197 When Enzo sent me a sample pack, I went straight to Google to find out what all the fuss was about. I read plenty of articles on Matcha Green Tea and I was surprised by the health benefits.
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November 17, 2015
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Peanut Butter is being celebrated. Did you know that November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month? I am not a huge PB eater but I know a few boys that live in my house that can’t get enough.
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November 10, 2015

As a preteen, my mom and a friend started a business, The Finishing Touch, an event décor service. It was the early 80’s and the parties were big, I mean BIG. My mom is an extremely creative visionary, she would

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November 2, 2015
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This is how you will see it on many brunch menus. I will always order it, no matter the time of day. Fresh fried eggs, oozing all of their golden yellow yolky gooiness, all over the beans and salsa, sitting atop a golden corn tortilla.
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October 30, 2015
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Do you have a plan this Halloween? What are you going to do about avoiding the massive quantities of sugar that will be invading your house on Saturday? I say: “Halloween is one day, it’s 24 hours. Don’t let it derail your Clean Eating Lifestyle.”
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October 13, 2015
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Sunday is family day in our home. We try to do something active or education but fun every week. This week we went to Oldwick Orchard for apple picking. I was happy to find that they also had vegetables.
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October 9, 2015
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It is a common practice to detox at least four times per year, once with every change of season. Doing this cleanses our bodies and helps to remove any toxins that exist from stress…

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