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• 10 Budget-Friendly, Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips

  

  Shopping for healthy food on a budget is always a challenge.Have you ever just gone about your groceries, and then ended up with a huge bill with no idea where... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Skinny Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan and Veggies

  

  I love creating healthy pasta recipes.Pasta is one of those foods that we’re told not to eat if we’re on a diet. It has “way too many... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Our Trip to Monterey… And How to Recover After “Over-Indulging”

  

  One of the things I love about being in the Bay Area is that there are tons of vacation spots within just a couple hours of home. Monterey is one of those hidde... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Snack Giveaway from Food Should Taste Good!

  

  Who doesn’t like chips?Crunchy, salty, and bite-sized — they’re perfect for curing those 3pm munchies.Of course, they’re not always the healthiest snack option... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Falafel Style Lentil Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

  

  It is no secret that I love lentils. Between their high protein content and their earthy, nutty flavor – I’m always looking for more ways to squeeze lentils int... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How to Make Simple and Healthy Roasted Red Peppers

  

  I love roasted red peppers.I love their texture, their flavor, and how they add a gourmet feel to so many dishes.What I don’t love about them is that often at... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Healthy Granola Giveaway from Purely Elizabeth!

  

  Granola has always been one of my health food pet-peeves.This is because granola is always marketed as “healthy,” I mean, even the word “granola” sounds... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grocery Store Guide: Navigating the Yogurt Aisle

  

  Greek. Icelandic. Swiss. Fruit flavored. Fruit at the bottom. Nonfat. Lowfat. Full-fat. Soy yogurt. Almond yogurt. Sheep’s milk. Goat’s milk. Organic.... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Red Lentil Dal

  

  Dal is one of my favorite one-pot meals.It also happens to be a powerhouse of nutritional goodness, thanks to the wonderful little lentil that’s at the heart... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Join Me for Whole Grain Sampling Day and a Giveaway!

  

  It’s no secret that I love whole grains. They are healthy & delicious, with a wonderful chewy texture and a nuttier, fuller flavor than refined grains. They hav... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Potato, Poblano and Coconut Curry Soup

  

  Mexican and Asian/Indian flavors, combined in a soup?I was a little skeptical at first. After all, I never would have thought to combine poblano chiles with... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Whole Wheat Linguine with Spinach Herb Pesto

  

  Pesto and creamy sauces are two of the husband’s favorite pasta toppings.I actually love pesto too – it’s one of my guilty pleasures. Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 7 “Brain Foods” and Ways to Boost Your Memory

  

  Waking up on Monday mornings can sometimes be… a challenge.It’s the start of the week, you have to turn your brain “on” for work, and sometimes it can feel... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Polenta and Garden Vegetable Bake

  

  The husband has been traveling a lot for work recently.That means a lot of eating out and running around, neither of which are very comforting or satisfying. Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Three Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals in Under 5 Minutes!

  

  This week is just one of those weeks.Super busy, super tiring, and zero time to cook.And on weeknights like this, I often turn to either leftovers or to a few... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Black Bean, Hominy and Kale Stew

  

  My first experience with hominy was about 5 years ago, when I ate the most delicious vegetarian posole at one of my favorite cafes. I had no idea that hominy wa... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?

  

  Should you “go gluten-free”?That’s a question I hear a lot, especially since gluten-free foods are everywhere.There is gluten-free bread, pasta, cookies,... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Heart Healthy Recipes and a New Giveaway!

  

  Tomorrow is the last day of February, which makes it the last day of Heart Health Awareness Month.And in the spirit of keeping Heart Health Awareness Month aliv... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup

  

  This is a remake of an oldie.Two years ago, I posted this recipe for a Moroccan Chickpea Soup, inspired by this recipe from Dave Lieberman. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Raw Chocolate Pudding

  

  There is something so comforting about chocolate pudding.Whether it brings back memories of childhood, or more recent memories of eating super fancy chocolate... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES