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Our Village Recipe Share

Our Village Recipe Share: Bringing Nourishment and Community Together

At FIT4MOM Richmond, we often say that we’re more than just a fitness community—we're a village. A village that supports, encourages, and uplifts moms through every phase of motherhood. While we come together for workouts, playdates, and mama-meetups, one of my favorite ways we connect is through food, which is why I’m thrilled to introduce our Our Village Recipe Share.

What is Our Village Recipe Share?

It’s simple. Moms from all stages of motherhood come together to share their favorite recipes. Whether it’s your tried-and-true, quick weeknight dinner or that snack your little one can’t get enough of, Our Village Recipe Share is here to give you new inspiration. Think of it as a delicious, stress-free way to take some of the guesswork out of meal planning, all while bonding with your fellow mamas.

Why Sharing Recipes Matters

For many of us, food is comfort—it’s a way to show love, to nourish our families, and even to care for ourselves. But let's be real: meal planning can feel like just another item on the never-ending to-do list of motherhood. That’s why our Recipe Share is such a breath of fresh air. It reminds us that we’re not alone in the kitchen or in motherhood.

By sharing our favorite meals, snacks, and treats, we’re not only helping each other feed our families, but we’re also sharing a piece of our stories. Each recipe has a memory behind it, whether it’s that go-to dinner from your childhood, a snack that saved you during a tough postpartum day, or a treat you bake with your little ones for fun.

How to Participate in Our Village Recipe Share

  • Submit Your Favorite Recipe: Share the meals you love to cook and the snacks your family devours. It could be as simple as a 5-ingredient slow cooker dish or as special as your grandmother’s secret cookie recipe.
  • Try Something New: Take a peek at what other moms are sharing and give a new recipe a go. You might just discover your new family favorite!
  • Share the Love: If you try someone else’s recipe and love it, let them know! Our village thrives on connection, and a simple “thanks” goes a long way.

Let's Cook Together!

The beauty of the Our Village Recipe Share is that it isn’t just about the food—it’s about the stories, the connection, and the community. When we share our recipes, we’re sharing a bit of ourselves, and that’s what Our Village is all about.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s cook, eat, and connect together. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or someone who’d rather order takeout, there’s a place for you at the table. Let’s nourish our families, and ourselves, one recipe at a time.

Submit your favorite recipe today and be part of the village that feeds both body and soul. Simply email natalierussell@FIT4MOM.com with your favorite recipe! If you've recently made your recipe and want to share a pic of your delicious meal or even a photo of you cooking feel free.

To kick things off our Owner, Natalie is sharing one of her favorite slow cooker recipes. Perfect for Fall weather!

Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients:

  • 5 slices bacon finely chopped
  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck cut to 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup red cooking wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons thyme finely chopped
  • 5 medium Carrots sliced
  • 1 pound baby potatoes I used tri color
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  • In a large skillet cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Put bacon in

    a slow cooker. Salt and pepper the beef and add to the skillet and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.

  • Add the red wine to the skillet scraping down the brown bits on the side. Allow it to simmer and reduce and slowly add chicken broth, and tomato sauce, and soy sauce. Slowly whisk in the flour. Add the sauce to the slow cooker.
  • Add garlic, thyme, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms to the slow cooker. Give it a good stir and cook on low until beef is tender for 8-10 hours or high for 6-Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes if desired.

I like to serve mine with buttery mash potatoes or crusty bread...or both! ;)

Recipe from Tastydone.com