Food
The 5 Best Things About Christmas
1. Listening to A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi, easily one of my favorite jazz albums of all time. 2. Knowing that there’s a high chance of watching A Christmas Story marathon. 3. Suddenly everyone has permission to smell and use fragrances! Stay festive all year long, folks! 4. Lots of baking and eating …Continue Reading
Tragic Smoothie
This shit is bananas…..! B-A-N-A-N-A-S You should always have frozen bananas on hand. Peel the fruit, cut them into chunks, place in a gallon freezer bag. You don’t need ice when you use these tasty little suckers. Today’s recipe is inspired by: Tragic Kingdom, the Grammy-winning, danceable album by No Doubt. The first time I …Continue Reading
Recipe: Coconut Curried Lentils with Butternut Squash
I can’t remember a past fall that I’ve welcomed with so much enthusiasm as this year’s. Going into my 24th week of pregnancy, the hints of cool in the evening breezes are incredibly enjoyable. This past summer and all of its heavy heat were the most oppressive yet. Even though my blood pressure checks in …Continue Reading
Why Diet is a 4-Letter Word
Dieting sounds like a total drag. I mean, I still use the word, but I’m never “on a diet”–nor will I ever be. I’m not into being miserable, which is why I made the decision a long time ago to focus on eating what tastes the best and what makes me feel good. Some of …Continue Reading
6 Tips for Successful Meal Planning
If you know you want to be cooking more at home, but haven’t found ways to make it happen, it may be time to get into meal planning. I have developed a system for keeping my kitchen organized and fairly well-stocked at all times. If you’re meeting great resistance and still dining out more than …Continue Reading