As someone who's main motivation to get out of bed is the promise of a good breakfast (and coffee), I've never been able to understand those who skip what is probably the best meal of the day. I'm sure we've all heard it said that breakf...
Feb 26, 2017 Read More
I promised myself that I wouldn't bust open the canned pumpkin until the official start of fall (September 23rd... I'm counting down the days), but I didn't say anything about the pumpkin spice -- that's fair game at any time of t...
Apr 24, 2017 Read More
Breakfast is, without a doubt, one of my favorite things in life. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that it's the main reason I get out of bed in the morning. No, reallyà ¦ have you ever tried to sleep in with a grumbling stomach? Not...
Feb 03, 2017 Read More
At a time of the year when most people are turning to soups to warm themselves up in the increasingly coolerÃÂ temperatures, you're looking at a girl who's still sipping on cool andÃÂ creamyÃÂ smoothies...ÃÂ even i...
Jun 04, 2017 Read More
As much as I enjoy experimenting in my kitchen, there are a handful of things that IÃÂ find more stressful than therapeutic. First on the list? Working with yeast. I know baking is a science and depends entirely on the proper che...
May 14, 2017 Read More
I'm so ready for summer. So ready. Not only could my skin use a little bit of sun so that I can stop giving Casper a run for his money in the paleness department, but my belly could use a little more variety in the fruit department as well....
Jan 11, 2017 Read More
I'll never forget the sound that the cranberry sauce made as it slid out of its tin can enclosure. There was a moment of anticipatory silence followed by a long sluuuuuuuurp and an audible plop.And then it sat there in the bowl. A solid red...
Nov 24, 2016 Read More
'Tis the season for New Years' resolutions! I love the whole "fresh start" feel that comes with the New Year, but I go back and forth on the idea of actually making resolutions. On the one hand, I love having a concrete goal in mind to...
Dec 01, 2016 Read More
Would you call me crazy if I told you that I'm not the biggest fan of traditional pasta dishes?Ã Don't answer that. It's true, though! As far back as I can remember, pasta has never really held any sort of appeal to me. If it was pasta n...
Mar 14, 2017 Read More
Despite the fact that I spend at least 75% of the winter complaining about the cold, I grudgingly have to admit that I prefer cold weather over the heat. I mean, you can always put on a few additional layers if you're feeling chilly, but...
Mar 02, 2017 Read More
I really love freshly squeezed made carrot juice. I think part of that stems from the fact that it reminds me of my childhood and the countless glasses that my parents would make for me to à ÃÂÃÂhelp me get my vitamins in, but I also l...
Dec 26, 2016 Read More
February is a good month for chocolate. I mean, every month is a good month for chocolate, but February and chocolate go particularly well together probably because of Valentine's Day.I'm not entirely sure how chocolate got associated with...
Dec 09, 2016 Read More
I like to keep things pretty simple when it comes to cooking. A small handful of basic ingredients that I already have on hand. Minimal time in the kitchen. Not too many steps. Quick and easy are my selling points when it comes to meal prep...
Dec 22, 2016 Read More
Don't Get Fleeced by a Fad Diet That Cares More About Your Money Than Your Health You're not the first person to wonder how to lose weight. You always see these people on the TV in 80s style Latex jumpers with big smiles on their face...
Mar 13, 2019 Read More
The other day, I achieved the impossible. I actually managed to convince my mom to make pancakes for dinner. Now, I realize that doesn't sound overly impressive from the get-go, so allow me to explain my reasons for busting out the happy...
Jan 07, 2017 Read More
My body confuses me. Take my current smoothie addiction, for example. I went almost all of last summer without drinking a single one, and then got hit with the biggest craving for them in the middle of January à ÃÂàthe coldest time o...
Jan 30, 2017 Read More
I think I need to look into joining a support group. Granola Eaters Anonymous, for those who just can't stop [at one handful].Something like that has to exist, right? I mean I can't be the only one who can't control herself around granola.W...
Feb 17, 2017 Read More
When I first got my own place and moved out of my parents', I made the executive decision to leave most of my things at home and start from scratch.I brought clothes, books, and personal belongings, of course, but things like furniture and...
Mar 29, 2017 Read More
There are certain foodsÃÂ that, although perfectlyÃÂ deliciousÃÂ in their own right, become a whole otherÃÂ force to be reckoned with when combined. Peanut butter and jelly. Ketchup and fries. Cookies and cream cheese. Wait...ÃÂ...
Jul 03, 2017 Read More
Food allergies are a serious pain in the butt. If you have them, you know what I'm talking about; if you don't, you're a lucky bugger just gonna have to trust me on this one.Not only do you have to become a pro at studying nutrition labels,...
Feb 15, 2017 Read More
If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself. Or... if you want to enjoy a delicious treat that you see in the store only to find out that it "may contain traces of [insert food you're allergic to here]," then you've got t...
Dec 18, 2016 Read More
Granola is my kryptonite. It's one of those foods where, even with the best of intentions, I still always manage to go overboard on. I'll sit down with plans to eat a handfulà at most,à and before I know it, I'm sitting there with a ne...
Apr 28, 2017 Read More
I popped my homemade hummus cherry for you guys. I just thought you should know that. I've loved hummus for as long as I can remember, butà ¦ actually, nopeà ¦ that's not entirely true. I can clearly remember a time where I didn't...
Jan 18, 2017 Read More
It's that time of the year again! Time to go back to school! Do I sound a little overly enthusiastic?Maybe, but truth be told, I've always loved going back to schoolà ÃÂæ at least for the first week or two before the reality of homewo...
Apr 12, 2017 Read More
One of the things I miss the most about living at home is having access to my mom's cooking on a regular basis. Not only is she an amazing cook, but it was so nice not to have to worry about doing all the cooking all the timeà ÃÂæ esp...
Jan 29, 2017 Read More
I've been baking for pretty much as far back as I can remember. In fact, I'm pretty sure I came out of the womb with oven mitts on my teeny, tiny hands.Ã Awww, cutest mental image ever.Ã In all seriousness, though, IÃ have been baking fo...
Feb 08, 2017 Read More