Tis the season… Its October…. Which means its pumpkin everything… And that makes me smile (at least for the next few weeks, and then I get kind of sick of it). BUT! For now, lets relish in that pumpkin spirit! For me, pumpkin isn’t really something I crave in the morning, so I have been … Continue reading
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Simple Guacamole
I have a serious love for avocados… so obviously, I take my guacamole pretty seriously. What you need: 2 ripe avocados 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice from one lime Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Dice both avocados, place in a mixing bowl and mash with fork or whisk. Mix in other ingredients. Additional … Continue reading
5 Simple Snack Ideas
As you probably know by now, I love to eat, so you can bet that I take my snack foods as seriously as my meals. Here are 5 of my favorite healthy snacks (it was hard to choose just 5) that are great options to enjoy between meals when you are needed a little boost. Celery … Continue reading
Pumpkin Muffins
Having my mom in FL last week was a treat. We did some shopping, explored surrounding neighborhoods, went on a boat tour, drank red wine, and, of course, we cooked. My mom is a chef… like, a real chef. She went to culinary school while I was in high school, but has ALWAYS had a … Continue reading
Chocolate Mylk with “Superpowers”
I have been trying to incorporate some more of my favorite superfoods into my daily routine, and I wanted to come up with something a little different then a typical fruit and veggie smoothie. After a few rounds of measurements and taste tests, this is what I came up with: (serves 1) 1 cup cashew … Continue reading
Kale Chips
Surprisingly enough, one of the questions I hear most from people, along with “Why don’t you eat meat?” and “How can I eat healthier?” is “How do you make kale chips?” These green, crunchy snacks are causing a lot of people stress and disappointment in the kitchen, and also doing some damage on their wallet in … Continue reading