I love cooking, but I usually save more involved recipes for dinner time with my fiance. Cooking is something we really love to share (along with our love of really good food) so I don’t usually spend my faculties on fancy lunches. I still strive for satisfying mid-day meals, however, so a haphazard mix of … More An easy meal idea: quinoa with spinach, sausage + feta
Fall is only a few weeks away, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are already back at Starbucks, along with cider, cinnamon flavors, and the delicious baked goods that everyone loves around this time of year. Fall also brings a variety of unique fruits and vegetables that are either unavailable or are of lower quality than during … More Eat Seasonally This Fall with Kale Cranberry Slaw
Almost every aspect of health is influenced by the body’s microbiome — that is, the “good bacteria” in our digestive system, on our skin, and in other areas of the body. Bacteria are essential for good health not only because they produce many of the vitamins and minerals that we need, but they also contribute … More Fermented Grains
I love fruit. In the summer, it’s my favorite afternoon snack, and I personally probably eat way more in one sitting than the average Jo. Something about cold, juicy strawberries, kiwi, and orange slices feels like the perfect way to quench my thirst, satisfy my “snackiness,” and hold me over until dinner. In fact, all the … More Doesn’t Fruit Have Too Much Sugar?
I love baking — and eating — sweets, but I tend to find myself with an abundance of treats and not enough time to eat them before they go bad. Even after I pawn off half of each batch on friends or family, I usually can only get through two or three muffins before I’m … More Blueberry Muffins
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