Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Wheat berries took the healthy living blogosphere by storm a while ago, but sadly enough they haven’t been making a commanding appearance in recent years. In case you’re unfamiliar with just what wheat berries are, you can click here to read about the versatile little nutritional powerhouses that are most often used to make whole wheat bread….
Is there anything better to savor in the summer heat than a colorful light and delicious salad? Besides ice cream or frozen yogurt of course. Name: Colorful Cumin Quinoa Salad Cuisine Fusion Prep Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Servings 4 Yield 4 cups Although I can’t seem to get…
Today marks the first day of my summer vacation. Do you know what that means? No more packed lunches! Although during the school year I tried to vary my mid-day meals throughout the work week, I found myself resorting to a rather boring rotation of leftovers fruit & yogurt peanut butter and banana sandwiches and…
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a dinner co-hosted by Mary Kate of Kitchenbelle and Eggland’s Best. I spent the evening at Stella in the South End, (along with about 30 other Boston bloggers), enjoying a multi-course breakfast-for-dinner meal featuring – what else? – eggs. We congregated in a lovely private dining area adorned with egg-themed decor, and chatted…
I always seem to struggle with entitling the salads I create for the blog. On the one hand, the recipe title should encompass the main ingredients so that you know – at a glance – what the salad is comprised of; on the other hand, the title shouldn’t be so long that you lose interest…
Elevate your egg salad game with this zesty and innovative Chipotle-Cilantro Egg Salad recipe. Combining the creamy richness of eggs with the smoky, spicy kick of chipotle peppers and the fresh, citrusy essence of cilantro, this dish is a delightful departure from the ordinary. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip, this egg salad…
In my continued effort to eat more fish, I stocked up on my favorite wild Alaskan salmon during my last grocery shopping trip. My preferred method for cooking simple salmon fillets commences with a quick sear followed by a few minutes in the oven*. This two-step process ensures a crispy exterior and a juicy, perfectly cooked…
As excited as I am to start cooking and baking with my favorite fall foods, I’ve convinced myself to take full advantage of late summer’s in-season produce for the time being. Although the official Autumnal Equinox is a little over two weeks away, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for many, and is…
If you read my post for Winter Squash Wheat Berry Risotto, you are well aware of my thoughts on risotto. Easy and quick to prepare — despite its reputation for being labor-intensive — this creamy and comforting rice dish is always sure to satisfy me. With an endless array of possible ingredient additions, I could be…
I have another pomegranate recipe for you! Sure, it’s more of an autumn-appropriate dish, but Boston is currently enveloped in a cold front that has me reaching for a scarf to wrap around my neck in the mornings and a blanket to cuddle up under in the evenings. Roasted root vegetables are a delightful blend…