Pears and Apples are the quintessential fall fruits. I love both, because they are both readily available, affordable, and adaptable. Plus, they are both full of natural sugars, so the whole family will enjoy them in any dish. Nutritionally, apples and pears both pack fiber and phytochemicals in addition to being sweet and tasty. A … Read More
ASIAN DUMPLING SOUP I love the ease and simplicity of this soup. A well stocked pantry and fridge will already have most of these ingredients on hand. And, the flavors are warm and full for a cool, fall evening. Best part?..This comes together within minutes and is easily adaptable, so you can add the veggies … Read More
ENERGETICS OF FOOD The physical and emotional connection of food has been well established throughout history in nearly every culture, yet when did you last consider the energy of your food in the Standard American Diet and its ability to nourish your mind, body, and soul? Paying close attention to how you feel, what you … Read More
I’ll bet you didn’t know Broccoli has SUPERPOWERS… Did you? There are some foods that were just meant to be in your daily repertoire, and Broccoli is one of them! Broccoli provides an amazing secret compound called Sulforaphane, which is exceptionally powerful for weight loss, detox, energy, and cancer/disease prevention. Cool, huh? Happily, the benefits … Read More
Sometimes you just crave NACHOS!!…minus the heart clogging queso, processed chips, and the terrible feeling after you’ve indulged on this amazing Tex-Mex treat. This is pretty typical on weekends, especially Friday nights! We are all shouting for the same thing…a “light,” snacky dinner! There’s just something about the beans, cheese, and salty chips that makes … Read More
I don’t know about you, but here’s how the conversation goes every afternoon, the very minute our three children hop into the car from school… Kids: “Mom, what’s for dinner?” Me: “I don’t know!” Kids: “Well, when are we going to eat?” Me: “I don’t know!” …(tension starting to grow) Kids: “Could we just order … Read More
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE pizza. Any excuse to have pizza night is fine by me, and grilled pizza or “make your own” pizza night is a special splurge. Both are favorites in my home on Friday nights! And, my Grilled Pizza Bar Party is especially fun! I love the adaptability and … Read More
Meal planning sucks! There, I said it…I feel better now that we’ve cleared the air! Meal plans are ineffective, yet hands down, getting into the kitchen, meal planning, and food prep are unilaterally required for healthfulness. How can this be that meal planning is required and yet ineffective all at the same time? It all … Read More
Do you find yourself stuck between a bag of fast food and wanting to eat better? When your day started early to fit in a quick workout, you ate lunch by 11:00, powered your way through calls and errands, and now the afternoon is filled with soccer practice and piano lessons, dinner can be a … Read More
Too busy to cook? SWEET POTATO TOAST to the rescue!!! This is really happening! You’ve got to try this fast, easy, and nutrient dense meal. With 400% of your daily required vitamin A, a superior source of vitamin C, fewer calories, more fiber and fewer carbs than white potatoes, sweet potatoes are your “go to” food. … Read More
