[sharethis] Are you celebrating the big holiday this weekend? If you are in the States, the Fourth of July is packed with flags, parades, fireworks, and food, and I’m sure you are planning to enjoy all of these fun things. I especially love the sparklers. But what can raise your cortisol levels and get you all fired up is the … Read More
[sharethis] The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 5 Dessert for breakfast, yep, that’s right! I like to make this concoction of banana, nut milk, and chocolate anytime. There’s no waiting for a special occasion in my book. I prefer to use cacao powder instead of over- processed chocolate. Cacao is a top source of … Read More
I’m on this chocolate kick lately. I’ve been pretty stressed and busy with the kids’ activities, developing new products for my site, and getting ready for a business trip to NYC. I don’t know about you, but when I’m extra tired and feeling this way, I tend to go for the chocolate. I want something to soothe me. I WANT … Read More
February…what a delicious month. Candied hearts, strawberries dipped in chocolate, red roses… With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I couldn’t resist writing a post about love and connecting it to food. I made this silky chocolate treat, and let me tell you, it gets your juices flowing. It’s indulgent and very fun to share. The Sexy Smoothie for Two … Read More
PIN IT FOR LATER! Ahhh, the cookie tray at parties! How can anyone resist? The cookie tray is a big deal where I come from. At every wedding, funeral, big event, the cookie tray is super important. I’m not sure if this is local to the Pittsburgh area or that my lovely Aunt Rita and Aunt June just dig … Read More
*** I updated this popular post with new research and FREE Sugar Busting Crash Course Guide! Includes sugar cleanse! Sign up for the FREE boot camp webinar recording and receive goodies>>> I will get to the Starbucks part after I rant a bit. For this week’s blog, I am so inspired to talk about SUGAR because everywhere I go, I … Read More
Dessert. Don’t let anyone ever tell you that it isn’t an essential part of life. As humans, it is natural for us to have that desire for sweetness. Sugar can be wonderful at times. It gives us that “feel good” experience that can bring us to Nirvana. In general, it is easier to find a way to live with it … Read More
Planning your T-giving meal ? These recipes are the bomb-digity… Roasted Squash with Fennel and Asparagus (I made this last year for Thanksgiving dinner and it was so delicious). Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored and sliced 5 shallots, quartered 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 lb. of asparagus, cut … Read More