We made these fun “shooters” at one of my recent cooking classes and they were a hit! I didn’t expect anything less. With the tang of the orange zest, the sweetness of the banana, and the creaminess of the coconut milk, they are absolutely mouthwatering. I love serving rich beverages like this one as a  [Continue reading...]

There were days last week where I literally felt that if I stepped outside I would melt into the sidewalk upon contact. I’m sure many of you can relate. This summer has been a sizzler! All the more reason to load up on fresh, watery fruits and veggies, right? I have been in no mood  [Continue reading...]

Humor me for a minute. Doesn’t this smoothie look like something you’d find at a restaurant in Whoville, or maybe at one of the Capitol’s many feasts in The Hunger Games? I love it when I can fan open a paint deck and match the color of my breakfast to a vibrant Benjamin Moore shade  [Continue reading...]

If I’m being honest, sometimes it’s hard to write these blog posts every week. Not because writing is hard for me or because I don’t have anything worth reading to say about the food. It’s because I’m a homebody, a lover of old fashioned come-over-for-lemonade hospitality, and because I love nothing more than to share  [Continue reading...]

I’ve spent the better part of the last five days wrapped in the folds of my favorite sweater fighting a pesky case of the flu. You know the drill. Body aches, chills, creepy crawly skin, sore throat, zero appetite. In other words, no fun at all. I had big plans for cooking up a new  [Continue reading...]

It’s the final week of New Year, New You! I honestly cannot believe how quickly this month has soared by, but I’m glad we’ve been passing the dreary winter days with talk about setting healthy habits in 2012. In case you’ve missed any of the posts from the past 3 weeks, here’s a quick recap:  [Continue reading...]

I’ve been on a bit of a stevia kick lately. I picked up a bottle of SweetLeaf SteviaClear Liquid Stevia a few weeks ago and have been adding it to salad dressings, beverages, smoothies, and anything else I can think of to sweeten. Stevia is extracted from the leaves of a South American plant and is  [Continue reading...]

There’s a nature conservancy just a few blocks from my front door that offers the perfect blend of sun and shade for summer walks. The paths wind around a creek and marshland, through mossy forests, and over a few hilly fields. I make it a priority to try to get outside for a walk or  [Continue reading...]

There’s no doubt about it. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Be it a tall smoothie, a veggie-packed omelet, or a bowl of whole grain hot cereal, there’s nothing like starting the day with an energizing meal. Too often, though, breakfast gets ambushed by what I call “nutrition bandits:” sugar-laden cereals, refined baked  [Continue reading...]

I can’t seem to get enough smoothies this time of year. With the dry winter air wreaking havoc on my skin and hair (major static alert!) and cold breezes turning my lips to wrinkly sandpaper, I’m craving moist, hydrating foods like never before. Salads are my typical lunch of choice. I pack as many veggies  [Continue reading...]