Posted on December 2, 2014 in Cooking
Who here is an avocado toast fan? Everyone? Figured! Avocado toast is all the rage — healthy, delicious, gorgeous and so versatile. Doesn’t get much better than that. But who’s to say it has to be relegated to a restaurant- only dish? It’s so easy to make and fast: perfect for an early morning. Keep
Posted on December 1, 2014 in Life
Every Monday morning on Instagram, I post an inspirational photo [you can follow me here!]. Monday brings a fresh start to the week, a new opportunity for change and making healthy choices. I’ve been a huge fan of Ruthie and Rose since the two girls behind the brand started their adventure over a year ago.
Posted on November 26, 2014 in Cooking
Monday morning on the subway, I read all 450 Reddit comments about Sunday’s Homeland episode. I’m literally in a huge internet black hole of Homeland and Serial. But I don’t care! I am totally obsessed. Did I mention I am anxiously awaiting the summer when ORANGE comes back? But, la la la, you are probably not here
Posted on November 25, 2014 in Cooking
I often serve cheese plates when I am hosting guests for dinner or drinks, and I sometimes offer to bring cheese plates when I am a guest at someone else’s home! Who doesn’t love cheese? If you are a cheese lover, be sure to check out my recipe for cheddar and chive buttermilk biscuits. With the holidays quickly
Posted on November 24, 2014 in Cooking
I’m a farmer’s market fanatic. Remember this recipe for kale butternut squash lentils or this recipe for Sicilian roasted cauliflower or this recipe for homemade cauliflower soup? All farmer’s market treasures, and this recipe is no different — heirloom carrots and fresh herbs. Heirloom carrots are gorgeously colored in rich jewel tones and have a
Posted on November 20, 2014 in Cooking
I’ve been drinking green smoothies for a very long time. Spinach and kale top my list, but there are so many greens (and green vegetables) that are delicious and healthy, and make amazing smoothies. But, it can be difficult to make green smoothies taste…good. What do I add? What fruits taste good with greens? What
Posted on November 19, 2014 in Domesticate Yourself
I’m both a home cook and someone who loves to give gifts, so this Domesticate Yourself post seems like the perfect combination of two favorite hobbies. With the holidays quickly approaching, it can be a daunting task to find great gifts for everyone on your list. What do they want?! What do they need?! Will they
Posted on November 18, 2014 in Cooking
I’m a snack carrier. You will rarely find my bag free from tasty and nutritious snacks. Fresh fruit, fiber bars, raw nuts and string cheese top my list. But what about something sweetly satisfying without the calories of a bakery treat? These no bake coconut cinnamon peanut butter oatmeal balls deliver just that. Similar to
Posted on November 17, 2014 in Cooking
This recipe came to be after a recent trip to the farmer’s market where I purchased two of my favorite foods: an enormous butternut squash and a bulky bunch of kale. I was exhausted but was craving a warm meal. What transpired was fall in a bowl — kale, butternut squash and lentils. Seriously. And
Posted on November 14, 2014 in Cooking
The best part of the salad? I whipped it up using whatever I had in my pantry. A typical recipe for Sicilian roasted cauliflower might have raisins, pine nuts, and mix in red wine vinegar. But who’s to say your version can’t deviate from the original? Here I used dried cherries and apple cider vinegar because