Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
If I am ever asked to compose a list of only 10 foods I could eat for the remainder of my life, sweet potatoes would – without question – be number 1. Why I disliked this superfood as a kid, I have no clue, but I’d have a difficult time living without the orange-fleshed vegetable…
Here we are already at week four of Love Your Heart month! Today’s featured meal is dinner, and I’m excited to share with you a comforting soup recipe chock full of heart-healthy ingredients. Be sure to check out all of the hearty-healthy dinner recipes featured today: Now, about that soup… Research has shown that black beans can…
This was my Valentine’s Day gift to John. You see, a couple of months ago we went to dinner at a local seafood restaurant and John ordered the lobster macaroni & cheese. We both had high hopes for his selection, but what was put down in front of him resembled boxed mac & cheese in…
Do you have a favorite flavor of ice cream? Or, like me, do you stand dumbfounded in front of the ice cream counter or grocery store freezer doors peering at all of the different offerings, attempting to choose just one? With the ever-expanding plethora of ice cream varietals, it can be tough to choose a favorite……
If you’re a fan of the warm, comforting flavors of apple pie and want to start your day with a wholesome and nutritious breakfast, then you’re in for a treat! Our Apple Pie Steel Cut Oats recipe combines the heartiness of steel-cut oats with the sweetness of apples and the aromatic spices reminiscent of a…
Granola Bars. Health food or sugar & fat bombs masquerading as a wholesome snack? The answer quite simply is: it completely depends on what ingredients go into the bars. I used to buy granola bars at the grocery store without a second glance (or first glance for that matter) at the nutrition label. A few…
The vast majority of food bloggers are currently posting fall-inspired recipes, many of which feature pumpkin puree. I know it must be torturous for those of you who still cannot track down cans of pumpkin puree where you live, so I thought I’d post a tutorial for how to make your own! Start with “sugar”…
I tried to wait until it was officially Autumn to post a pumpkin recipe, but apparently I just couldn’t quite hold off. It certainly feels like my favorite season here in New England, and we’re a mere few days away according to the calendar. The ultimate summer-into-fall beverage (well, other than pumpkin beer of course) is the…
Have you tried Trader Joe’s Cocoa Almond Spread? It’s basically an almond version of Nutella, and although it’s suuuuuper sweet, it is pretty delicious… in small amounts. By now you must know how much I adore desserts, but this spread on its own is almost too sweet for my palate (I know, I know… I also…
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavors, Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Curry Stew is a hearty and nutritious dish that’s perfect for cold days or when you simply crave a wholesome, plant-based meal. This recipe combines the earthy goodness of red lentils, the sweetness of butternut squash, and the aromatic spices of curry to create…