It’s a fun month for celebrating good food and friends, too. I love all of the fresh produce and culinary ideas that spring up this time of year. Let’s think...
Do you think about your budget when you plan your meals? I equate my financial budget to my calorie budget. If you spend your hard-earned money on good quality calories, your...
I love parfaits. You can add any fruits — berries, melon, oranges, apples slices, grapefruit, bananas or kiwi. It’s an elegant way to serve fruit, too. In this recipe, you simply...
What could be better than a heaping bowl of chili? The great thing about chili is that you can toss so many tasty and healthy things into it! You can make is sweet...
Happy 2017! First of all, I want to thank you reading in 2016! It’s always fun to reflect on the past year and the culinary adventures in the kitchen. When I...
Have you ever made cauliflower soup? It’s very easy to make and takes on the flavor of any seasoning very well. Not to mention, it’s super healthy! Cauliflower is a...
Spirits. Libations. Cocktails. Drinks. Whatever you call them, the holidays brim with opportunities to toast to the season! There’s something so special about bubbly drinks at holiday time. Perhaps it’s the way...
Delight your family and friends with a dessert that tastes decadent, but really isn’t. The key is tricking your palate with a rich, sweet flavor that satisfies that sweet spot, but...
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of plant-based goodies? I love to color my bowls with veggies, fruits, beans, herbs and spices, nuts and seeds. It’s a healthy and hearty way...
Open-faced sandwiches are all the rage now and rightly so! It’s fun to top a hearty whole grain bread with whatever suits your taste buds at the time. Today, in...