Hi Friends! Happy February! (January flew by, didn’t it?) Anyhow, this is the recipe I was talking about last week that promoted my relationship with brussels sprouts from “I love them” to “they’re my favorite food.” Please keep in mind that this is not my recipe, but my husband and I have been making it … More Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Apple with Bacon Vinaigrette
Thanksgiving used to be the one of the worst days of the year for me in terms of my relationship with food. Usually, I’d spend the whole day eating very little, if anything at all, and running a few extra miles. I needed to proactively create a calorie deficit, I thought, because I wanted to … More How to Not Binge: Thanksgiving Edition (& a recipe for crustless pumpkin pie)
I saw a picture of whipped coffee on Instagram last Friday, and I immediately put down my phone, went to my kitchen, and tried it out for myself. Now that is the epitome of inspiration! But really, I was SO intrigued! When I first saw the picture, I thought that maybe it was made from … More Whipped Coffee (AKA the most fun I’ve ever had with caffeine)
Back in my disordered eating days, I put “health” and “healthy eating” on a pedestal, believing that I’d fall prey to chronic diseases if everything I ate wasn’t organic/non-GMO/vegan/Paleo…whatever. In many ways, my obsession with my weight was a means for trying to control my otherwise out-of-control life, and every extra rule and regulation I … More Healthy Eating on a Budget (With Costco and ALDI)
I tried a new recipe this weekend, and by that I mean that I improvised on a recipe I’ve made (and loved) previously. I’m probably the world’s worst recipe follower, partly because of unrestrained creative impulses, and partly because of a deeply rooted unwillingness to patronize multiple grocery stores on a single trip. In any … More Enchiladas Verde Chili
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