There is something about individual or mini sized dishes that is just the best! Maybe its knowing the whole portion is just for you, or the fact that you can savor a dish without worrying about your family eating your portion (you all know what […]
Growing up, I could not resist a good French toast whenever we went out for breakfast. Its sort of the best of both worlds in my opinion, eggs, bread, and something sweet. However, in college, weekend breakfasts served a different purpose and I strayed from […]
Winter fruits do not get enough credit! Berries and stone fruits are great, but persimmon, pomegranate, and pairs are pretty perfect! Fruit is much needed during the winter to add some freshness to hearty soups and stews. Persimmons make for a great salsa as they […]
Does anyone ever get sick of tacos? Not me! It’s likely to do with the fact that I am the opposite of a taco purist (who do you call the opposite?). I love coming up with new taco combinations and I am often inspired by […]
I was in Denver for work a couple of weeks ago where I stumbled upon the most amazing restaurant, Mercantile Dining & Provisions. A friend as I had the privilege of sitting at the chef’s counter because that was the only seat available. What a lucky […]
Is there anything worse than buying what you think is a “healthy” frozen pizza from grocery store only to get home and realize that the serving size is ¼ of the pizza. Let’s face it, there is no way you are eating ¼ of that […]
Today I am sharing another naturally sweet breakfast recipe. With the frigid temperatures we have been experiencing in the Northeast, I really need a warm breakfast to help me get out of bed. An oatmeal bake is a great option to eat warm out of […]
Looking to detox after a sugar overload this weekend? Start your morning with this delicious and sweet green pear smoothie. This smoothie is naturally sweetened with pears and figs. This green drink is a smoothie and not a juice. Smoothie’s blend whole ingredient whereas juice […]
After showcasing the tart (and somewhat bitter) grapefruit, this week is all about the super sweet pear! Pears are in season during the winter and like apples there are so many varieties to choose from. Seckel Red D’Anjou Bosc Green D’Anjou Bartlett Less Sweet Medium […]
You won’t miss your summer salads after trying this version celebrating 2 delicious winter fruits: pomegranate and pears. I love salad with fruit, I just can’t get enough of them. I really don’t like typical garden salads. Iceberg lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and cucumber… not a salad in […]