Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. Whether you are sharing the day with one special someone, a group of friends you adore, or treating yourself to a day of indulgence, a delicious (and healthy) dessert is a must!
5 Super Easy Dinners You Can Whip Up Without a Recipe
July 30, 2012 by 6 Comments
We all have ‘em…days when we are just too wiped out to even think about preparing dinner. It is these type of days when we need to open up our pantry and put together a meal without any fuss, stress or extra trips to the grocery store. Try adding these simple, delicious dinner ideas to your toolkit and you will always have an answer for “What’s for dinner?”
Devilish Green Eggs and Ham
July 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
There is nothing like the taste and smell of fresh basil. And summertime is the perfect time to incorporate this amazing herb into as many dishes as possible, especially if you are lucky enough to be able to grow it in your backyard or on your deck.
Living the Healthy Life: Must-Have Items for Your Pantry
June 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
If you are looking to get healthier and more fit, your pantry is one of the first places you need to visit. When you open up the cabinets what do you see? By making 4 simple changes in your pantry, you can reduce your temptations, improve your health, and nourish your body with the food it needs.
Shredded Brussels Sprout, Bacon and Asparagus Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing
January 26, 2012 by 9 Comments
OK, I admit it. I don’t always eat a very healthy lunch, if I eat lunch at all. If I am cooking for a client, I just cook my way right through the day never stopping to take time to eat something myself until dinnertime. If I am working from home and there are no leftovers in the fridge, I may not stop to eat until I realize at 3:30 that my stomach is making some pretty crazy sounds. Then I will just grab at whatever is around. So when I put this salad together for lunch today in under 10 minutes, I was just so thrilled. Healthy. Yummy. Fast. My kind of lunch!
Keeping It Hot At Thanksgiving: Tips and Recipes
November 16, 2011 by 6 Comments
I asked my wonderful online friends last week what was the hardest thing about preparing Thanksgiving dinner. The issue most struggle with? Getting all the food to the table hot and at the same time. With a little forethought and careful planning, you can impress all your guests with your food AND the ability to make it look effortless.
5 Benefits of Green Smoothies + 2 Recipes
October 12, 2011 by 6 Comments
I am hooked. Green smoothies are a-mazing. I know. I know. They look a little scary, but hey…Halloween is only weeks away. No better time to get the kids to give ‘em a try!
Spiced Pork Chops with Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
October 5, 2011 by 11 Comments
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to meet with Carla from 7th Heaven Farm in Tabernacle, NJ to observe how she raises pastured animals in an environment that allows them to graze freely and exhibit their natural behaviors. She graciously provided me with some meat from her farm to test out on my family. The boneless pork chops looked wonderful and I just couldn’t wait to make them.
Peanut Butter Power Bites
August 24, 2011 by 4 Comments
Hi. My name is Fran and I am an information addict. Some people have chocolate. Some people have shoes. Others have cigarettes. I have the internet.
The internet is a lot like potato chips. I can’t go out to the web and just stop at one blog post or one website. I visit my friend the internet with the best intentions. This week it was to figure out what healthy power snack I could make for my bicycle obsessed husband (yup, his vice is road biking) and the other members of his bicycle club for the upcoming City to Shore ride to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Hours later I had Peanut Butter Power Bites.
School’s Out: Easy Summer Dinner Ideas
June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summer is here! It’s time to slow things down and enjoy time with family. Who wants to stress out about dinner? Summer meals should be easy, healthy and ideally made outside. Here are a few ideas for getting dinner on the table without breaking a sweat.
