In my family, Thanksgiving has always been an Event, with a capital E. We all love to eat, and any excuse is good enough for a meal, but this meal was always special. Relatives came in from out of town. We needed at least three ovens to complete everything on time. Extra leaves were...
Holiday Pie Trivia
I loved this infographic from Village Inn! Did you know that, 1 in 5 Americans have eaten an entire pie by themselves. 113 million Americans have eaten pie for breakfast. 6 million American men have eaten the last piece of pie – and then denied it! If you love apple pie, you are likely...
Breaking Up With Conventional Food
You’re standing in the grocery store yet again. You’re in the fruit and veggie section, which is a huge improvement from hanging around the middle of the store with boxes of items resembling food like you used to. You mark that down as a win. But your palms are sweaty and as your eyes...
Healthy and Organic Living in times of Transition and Tight Purses
by Lauren Raso I recently relocated to London with my partner, from Melbourne Australia. Along with adjusting to the grey skies and early darkness (4:30pm really?!?), I have also been adjusting to London eating and living! As a physiologist, nutritionist and wellbeing consultant, organic and healthy eating and living are both my passion and my career. Back...
Boost Your Budget with 5 Time-Saving Cooking Tips
by Dr. Mirkka Schaller Do you ever feel that the 24 hours is just not enough? There are so many deadlines at work, so many projects to start, gym membership that’s getting old, let alone the whole household and cooking. With our busy schedules, it feels that life is too short to spend cooking. The...
7 Ways to Easily Eat Raw on the Cheap
Hey there, Lacy here! We’re going to be hosting a few guest posters over the next few weeks! Today I’d like to welcome Simone Samuels of The Wellness Warung. Today, she’s talking about great (and totally inexpensive) ways to incorporate more raw foods into your diet. Whether you’re ready to try a raw diet or...
Artichoke Dip Casserole
Wow, this stuff is good. And pretty healthy, too! It tastes like spinach artichoke dip—with the added goodness of chicken and pasta! Grab a spoon and dive right in. PrintArtichoke Dip Casserole Yield: 6 servings Delicious casserole that tastes like spinach artichoke dip—but healthier!Ingredients12 ounces short whole wheat pasta 1 T olive oil Kosher...
Guacamole Party! For the Dip and Sip Challenge
A few weeks ago I got a lovely email: would I be interested in hosting a guacamole party and participating in a little Dip and Sip challenge, judged by Gaby Dalkin in celebration of national guacamole day and her new book, Absolutely Avocados? ME? Guacamole party? That’s a match made in heaven.
Fresh Strawberry Margaritas
This strawberry margarita recipe will make you feel like you’re sipping summer. PrintFresh Strawberry Margaritas Yield: 4–6 servings This fresh strawberry margarita recipe is NOTHING like the frozen craziness you get at a restaurant. It tastes like fresh-squeezed summer. This recipe makes four servings straight up or six servings with bubbly. Ingredients8 oz Grand...
{Giveaway!} Let’s get to 500 Likes on Facebook!
Guys. GUYS! I’ve got 487 likes on Facebook! (As of this writing.) I would LOVE to get to 500 this week! And to celebrate, I would LOVE to give away some prizes when we do!! PRIZE NO. 1: Will be a copy of Gaby Dalkin’s new cookbook, “Absolutely Avocados!” PRIZE NO. 2: Will be...