Yep. You can kick your pesky sugar cravings once and for all in 3 simple steps. No kidding. I’ve been using this method for years and I can tell you from firsthand experience that IT WORKS. I wouldn’t waste my time doing something that I didn’t feel was effective, so believe me. This 3-step method  [Continue reading...]

You wouldn’t believe how many emails, comments, and more I get that say something along the lines of: “Help! I’m addicted to sugar!” I didn’t realize it at the time, but when I was younger I was addicted to sugar, too. I come from a long line of Sugar Queens (and kings). My preteen and  [Continue reading...]

It’s February and you know what that means! A new month and a new motivational calendar! I had a lot of fun putting this month’s PDF calendar together. With exactly two weeks until Valentine’s Day, there are so many ways we can be loving our bodies through what we eat and drink, what activity we  [Continue reading...]

Yesterday I chatted with my local NBC news affiliate about gluten-free living, The Pure Kitchen, and the upcoming Gluten & Allergen-Free Expo in Chicago this weekend! I will be attending the expo and selling copies of my book all weekend. If you’ll be there, swing by and say hi! Before you watch the clip, I  [Continue reading...]

I recently had the privilege of meeting up with NBC-15 News in my kitchen to chat about healthy gluten-free holidays, some of my favorite recipes for the season, and a few other tips that make gluten-free living easier. Two of the recipes—the Dark Chocolate Brownie Balls and Balsamic Beet & Kale Salad—can be found in  [Continue reading...]

I’m beyond excited to share my first video with you today! Shot from the comfort of my living room, I sat down for a few minutes and decided to share some of my favorite ingredients to keep on hand all year round, plus some tips for surviving the holidays healthfully. I’m looking forward to doing  [Continue reading...]

I was on TV! Yesterday, The Pure Kitchen made it’s first official television debut on NBC-15 News. I thought I would be much more nervous than I actually was. Turns out that the cameras, lights, and fast-paced environment didn’t really bother me at all. We made the Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Clusters from my book. On  [Continue reading...]