I was invited to InStyle Magazine’s #SummerSocial blogger event. 39 weeks (and 3 days, but who’s counting?!) pregnant…who doesn’t need a little pampering at that point in pregnancy? The event was so fun - lots of vendors showcasing their products and plenty of food and drink. My favorite was Zico‘s pineapple-flavored coconut water cocktail —
Potato salad is a typical summer food - perfect for BBQs, potlucks and easy dinners. But, really I’m not a mayonnaise potato salad person. I am, however, a tangy potato salad person - and this warm herbed potato salad totally hits the spot for me. Remember this recipe for Dijon macaroni and cheese? I’ve teamed
How to eat healthy while traveling?! I get asked this question from my clients all the time. It can be challenging, but with a few tips and the proper mindset, you can definitely get through it! Keep reading for my top 5 tips: Be Prepared It’s hard to make good choices at a highway rest
This Sunday is Mother’s Day! We will be celebrating with my mother and my mother-in-law in New York City. It’s my first as a soon-to-be mama, and I wanted to share a few Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas with you! Brunch is a simple meal to host for friends and family because there are so few
I often find myself looking for a quick bite before I workout - it can be hard to exercise on an empty stomach! But, I don’t want anything too heavy, instead I look for a small snack with sustained energy and tasty flavor. Recently, I’ve had a lot of requests from clients for gluten free
Beet hummus! Beets are one of my favorite vegetables - hearty and rich and so easy to make. I love beets raw, especially in this preparation for cold sesame beets. But here, the beets are roasted for extra sweetness and tossed into a simple hummus recipe for the brightest hummus imaginable. The longer you roast the
I’ve been cooking up lots of savory dishes lately (more on that later!) so I decided we needed some sweet up in here! I love cooking and baking with plain Greek yogurt and wanted to try making muffins with the protein-rich low fat version. This recipe for chocolate chip Greek yogurt muffins has a few of my favorite
This recipe for macaroni and cheese is an updated version of a classic - with a few small tweaks. I made this recently when I was craving something warm and hearty - it totally hit the spot. You could easily lighten this dish by using nonfat or almond milk, reduced fat cheese or leaving off the
A few weeks ago, I was hosting a handful of girlfriends for a weekend brunch. In my house, what’s a brunch without a mimosa (or a bloody mary…)? This homemade mimosa bar was a hit with my guests, and I will definitely be making it again! I used a black lacquer tray as a base
Have I ever mentioned that I love cold food? Well, I do. I even might say I like cold food over hot food in most categories. So certainly, Chinese food tastes really good to me when it’s cold. So obviously these cold sesame noodles with scallions and edamame totally hit the spot. Ingredients for 2
