it’s the new year and a lot of people choose to start eating healthier, and we all start off with good intentions – but there’s that 3pm snack attack that can bring a good day down real fast (or maybe that’s just me), 😉 so I have 5favs for healthy snacks that I use to keep … More 5favs: healthy snack attack
happy new year! has winter set in as yet where you live? we’ve just returned from a wonderful 2 week vacation (in honor of my Mom’s birthday) in Florida and Mexico (future blog post!) and have felt the chill of winter now that we’ve returned to Atlanta. brrrrrr. but nothing helps take the chill away … More meatless monday: comfort food
I’ll be enjoying this caribbean-inspired breakfast on Christmas morning! and if you’re looking for a way to lift your holiday spirts check out this great holiday card from the USVI. what’s your favorite way to enjoy your holiday breakfast? breakfast menu – crucian style bush tea via crucian contessa (now, I’ll likely have to use tea … More caribbean breakfast
it’s the final countdown to Christmas. and I don’t know about you, but Christmas dinner is definitely a decadent meal for our family so for Christmas Eve…I prefer a more appetizer-esq dinner, (small plates), where I’m not eating two heavy dinner meals 2 days in a row. but that doesn’t mean that my Christmas Eve … More dinner: Christmas Eve
we’re in the final countdown to Christmas and here’s a great #MeatlessMonday dinner menu that showcases the winter seasonal produce that’s now available. most of these recipes are very simple and can be done in an hour or less with the exception of the winter lemonade but it can be made days ahead of time. what’s your … More winter seasonal soiree
cinnamon is known as one of the healthiest spices on the planet for its ability to control blood sugar levels and its scent can also help boost brain function. and let’s be honest, it’s such a tasty spice too – you don’t have to twist my arm to use it. the fact that it’s healthy is … More cinnamon spice, oh so nice (and healthy!)
after I got engaged to my now husband years ago (nope, not saying how long ago haha) one of the first social events we held was a Christmas tree trimming party, where we asked guests to come over and bring us an ornament to help decorate our tree. and I honestly don’t remember what we … More tree trimming party
if I could have goat cheese (aka chèvre) every day at every meal (and get away with it from a health stand point), I would. but I can’t. so I don’t. but if I could, I’m sharing how I would find a way to have it throughout the day. like at every meal. dream with me a bit…as … More go gaga for goat cheese.
I find that certain ingredients seem to take more of a precedence in the fall, like maple syrup. but it doesn’t have to be just for your pancakes and waffles. I found 5 favs maple syrup recipes that are sure to make maple syrup “stick” in your mind all day long. 🙂 which ones do you … More 5favs – maple syrup (sans pancakes and waffles)
hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! we have come to the end of our eat-in-color series, and now we share our full day, ALL color (g.r.o.p.y) daily meal plan. I’ve compiled this #MeatlessMonday meal plan straight from our previous eat-in-color posts (please see previous posts orange, red, purple/blue, yellow and green foods). there’s enough meal options to have multiple days of eating in … More eat in color: all day, all colors
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