March. I thought I would be shedding my winter jacket, but lo and behold, we got some stormy weather in Annapolis. We had a “snow day” for rain. The kids were off of school in anticipation for snow but no luck. This never happened growing up in Pittsburgh. I remember going to school in 12 ft of snow. Well, maybe … 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
On cold winter days, I crave me some lentil soup. Think filling, warm, nourishing, soothing…ahhhhh. Plus the Red Lentil Soup is packed with tons of protein and fiber. I slurped 2 bowls of the soup down for lunch. It’s really hard to work on portion size with this dish, but no worries. It’s nutrient dense which means you can’t over … 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
Happy 2013 to you! Do you pick a certain word, phrase or idea to guide your year? I’ve been picking my “words” for ages. Well, the Universe is actually the one who picks. Each New Year’s Day I would do a labyrinth walk with my dear friend Stephanie. We would meet up in the afternoon…it was a tradition. We would … Read More