I’m on a mocktail kick this year. What started with my Ginger-Lime Mocktail has expanded to my latest Hibiscus Mocktail! I certainly love a nice refreshing cocktail or a good glass of wine every now and then. But I don’t need alcohol to have a good time or relax and I really don’t love when I feel yuck the next morning. Continue reading
In the last few years, one of my nutrition goals has been to mix it up. What does that mean? It means that I am not eating the same ingredients/foods over and over again. I am diversifying in order to expose myself (and my family) to different nutrients and different types of fiber which can help keep my gut microbiome flourishing. Plus, variety is the spice of life!Continue reading
Bootcamps are back and if you haven’t taken one with me, I am repeating my two most popular bootcamps starting next week!! I have received rave reviews from Plant Based 1.0 and Meal Planning/Meal Prep/Batch Cooking. I am teaching skills for life. I am changing the way you see things. I am your personal kitchen coach for 4 weeks. Click the links for more info and for my website subscribers, I am sweetening the offer with a $100 discount. Use the code PB100 for the Plant Based course and MEAL100 for the Meal Planning course!Continue reading
I’m on a bit of a watermelon kick lately. It’s likely because wherever I seem to go, it’s hot and muggy and I just keep craving watermelon! It is one of the most hydrating and cooling foods out there. Watermelon is actually more than 90% water. But it’s also high in vitamin C, beta-carotene and lycopene (which gives it its red color.) I don’t usually wax poetic about all the nutrients in plant foods because I think they’re all good for you, but I think sometimes we think that if a food is mostly water, it’s not overly beneficial. Not the case!Continue reading
I have posted a few easy ideas for July 4th celebrations on Instagram already, and will post a few more! None of them needs a recipe, but this giant flag cookie I thought could benefit from a few instructions. I think you know me well enough that I like to have fun, be in the spirit of a holiday, but without going overboard or creating too much work for myself. Who is with me??:)Continue reading
Make this cake! It’s delicious, easy, not over-the-top sweet, and would be a dream for your July 4th celebration or if you’re having guests this summer. An upside down cake always looks more impressive than it is to make, so look no further if you’re in the market for an easy show stopper! Continue reading
What is it about Father’s Day that says “Let’s grill!”? I thought a grilling round-up would be the perfect post today in anticipation of Father’s Day, but also as a summer kick-off. For those of you who are plant-based, let me know if you have questions about swapping plant proteins for the animal proteins.  If you use any of the marinades on tofu, I would also grease the grill with a little oil and cook quickly – you’re just getting char marks. Also, I did not add my Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers from Quicker Than Quick here, but they are the BEST grill-able veggie burger out there. That’s what we’re making for Father’s Day!Continue reading
Nevermind we’re barely into June, I am just jumping on the summer train and I am planning to stay on it for as looooong as possible! Be prepared to see a lot of tomatoes, basil, corn, peaches, summer squash, blueberries, and melon in the near future. That’s all I want to eat between now and October.Continue reading
