Summer Grain Salad

Hi, everyone! It’s been busy! Thanks for sticking around and subscribing…and telling all your friends to subscribe too, right?? I’ve been doing some freelance work for several different companies, but now it’s time to get back to my personal account. I’ve officially entered my last semester of graduate school and my first semester of culinaryContinueContinue reading “Summer Grain Salad”

Mediterranean Diet Month

The Mediterranean diet has been a favorite of health care professionals for a long time. Studies have shown that the diet has positive effects on heart health, anti-cancer properties and could potentially extend life. This is thought to be due to the high antioxidant, fiber, and healthy unsaturated fatty acid content. The Mediterranean diet encompassesContinueContinue reading “Mediterranean Diet Month”

Berry Tart For Two

This tart is too good not to share with someone. It’s also good for you. Isn’t that the ultimate gift after all? Sharing healthy delicious things with people you care about? Maybe that’s just the dietitian in me that wants all gifts to improve your health and well-being in some way. Dietitian or not though,ContinueContinue reading “Berry Tart For Two”

Breakfast: A Meal for the Entire Family

According to the USDA, only 44 percent of Americans are eating breakfast every day, yet 93 percent of Americans say it is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is well known to promote a healthy weight by preventing overeating later in the day. Breakfast eaters are also less likely to develop chronic diseasesContinueContinue reading “Breakfast: A Meal for the Entire Family”

3 drinks to make this NYE

  Raspberry Mint Bellini  Refreshing and light with a mint flavor twist. Truly tastes like the holidays in a glass. Another plus to this drink, it’s absolutely stunning to look at!  Ingredients: 4oz Prosecco ½ oz Chambord 2 drops mint extract Garnish: Mint sprig 3-4 fresh raspberries Preparation: Place fresh raspberries in the bottom of aContinueContinue reading “3 drinks to make this NYE”

Dark Chocolate Holiday Bark (Only 4 ingredients!)

Impress your friends and family this holiday season with homemade holiday bark. Not only is it delicious but also offers health benefits. This sweet treat is filled with antioxidants from the dark chocolate, dried strawberries, and almonds! Make sure to grab at least 70% dark chocolate to gain these antioxidant benefits.  Ingredients: 24 ounces 70%ContinueContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Holiday Bark (Only 4 ingredients!)”

Hosting a healthy holiday brunch

The holiday season tends to mean high-calorie treats and excessive snacking. Making healthy decisions during the holiday season does not have to be difficult. First step, start the day with a healthy, well-balanced meal. Since many will be hosting friends and family over the holiday, why not treat your guests to more than pastries. ThisContinueContinue reading “Hosting a healthy holiday brunch”

Forever & Always –Pizza

Pizza is my favorite food. I don’t believe it needs much more explanation than that. I personally like making my own much better than buying them. I tend to like obscure things that I can’t find at most pizza places. Fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, fresh herbs, alternative sauces, nuts and seeds…literally I want to putContinueContinue reading “Forever & Always –Pizza”

Veni, Vidi, Vici. Al Ziti.

Ever have one of those weeks where you don’t want to cook anything and end up eating random things out of your fridge? Well then…I have just the thing for you. This baked ziti is enough to feed a small army or yourself for several meals. It is SO EASY to make and fairly handsContinueContinue reading “Veni, Vidi, Vici. Al Ziti.”

Beer. Brownie. Beer Brownies.

I don’t make a lot of desserts. I think working in a bakery wore me out. I literally took home cookies, macaroons, focaccia, bread, and dessert bars EVERY SINGLE DAY. However, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to put some Founder’s beer in a dessert. I personally get overwhelmed by sugar very easily, therefore IContinueContinue reading “Beer. Brownie. Beer Brownies.”