Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
I’ve recently teamed up with Buck Books to offer you my book, Healthy Decadence for One, for one day only at the deeply discounted price of $0.99. On April 14th, (TODAY!) for 24 hours only, Buck Books will be hosting a behemoth Baking Event featuring 13 of the best baking Kindle books, including mine, for just $0.99…
I made a batch of my friend Erin’s 100% Whole Grain Cinnamon Apple Muffins – for, oh maybe the fifth or sixth time (they’re THAT good) – and while John was enjoying one he asked if I could make a coffee cake version. I nonchalantly said “sure”, but couldn’t get the idea of the coffee cake muffins out…
I love me some cookie butter. Ya know, that insanely addictive stuff from Trader Joe’s that disappears from the jar in no time. The caveat is that the ingredients are less than stellar; actually, the ingredients are such a departure from the food that I typically consume, that I haven’t bought TJ’s cookie butter in…
Summer berries are so juicy, sweet, and delicious right now, it’s hard not to inhale an entire pint – straight out of the container – in one sitting. In fact, Lily and I have been known to accomplish that precise feat as soon as we get back from the grocery store. Although summer-ripe blueberries are…
As a mother of a 2 1/2 year old, nutrition and health is constantly on my mind. Ensuring that you yourself are eating a balanced diet and getting all of your essential vitamins & minerals can be challenging enough, but add in a little human being who is entirely reliant on you for providing 3 healthy…
We are currently immersed in an oppressive heat wave here in New England. I know some of you are probably rolling your eyes at my inability to handle a humid 95°, but I am just not cut out for the heat… especially humid heat. All I want to eat is cold, frosty, fruity, frozen goodness such…
Thanks to a generous birthday gift from a sweet friend, I recently attended a cooking class at Sur la Table. The theme of the class was superfoods, and everything we made was delicious. Not surprisingly, dessert was one of the stand-out courses, so I was pleased when the instructor handed each attendant a packet with the recipes from the course;…
Every parent has to make their own decision on when to first introduce sugar to their baby. We’ve decided to wait as long as possible, and opt instead to give Lily plenty of fresh fruit with a bit of dried fruit tossed into the mix every now and then. Sugar-free baking might seem like an…
Introducing solid foods to your baby is an exciting milestone, and making homemade, nutritious meals is a great way to ensure they get the best start in their culinary journey. When it comes to breakfast, these No Sugar Added Banana Waffles are a delightful choice that your little one is sure to love. Packed with…
I’m sharing my recipe for Banana Sushi Chia “Tempura” Roll on the Essential Living Foods blog. It’s a great way to get kids to eat omega-3 fatty acids! Looking for a unique and healthy twist on sushi? Try these Banana Sushi Chia “Tempura” Rolls! This creative recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the crunch of chia…