In this fourth and final post of the Sweet Tooth Truths series, I’m going to give you the scoop on natural sweeteners. From agave to yacon syrup, we’re going to take a look at some of the most common natural sweeteners and what we know about how they impact our bodies. One of the common questions that […]
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I write this blog to give you a refreshing approach about what to eat and how to live in a way that makes you feel energized, inspired and alive. Today’s post is about two of those things – eating well and feeling inspired. It isn’t often that we come across celebrities, especially professional athletes, who […]
I used to HATE salads. Okay, maybe “hate” is too strong of a word. But I didn’t like them for a long time. I didn’t eat salads until I was just about forced to as a freshman in college (because I was too picky to eat anything but cereal and pasta!). I started slowly by eating some […]
If you feel less than awesome in your body at this very moment, keep reading. What I’m sharing today could literally change your life! Today, we’re talking about a topic that is near and dear to me because of my personal healing journey to identify food sensitivities, get myself off of a chronic disease medication, […]
The other day, Bill and I were hanging out with my brother, his wife and their two adorable kiddos, Braxton & Raleigh. We are lucky to live so close to each other to be able to see our nephew and niece grow up. We had just finished eating this Better-than-Takeout Chicken “Fried” Rice dish for dinner before […]
In case you missed the first post in this series about my favorite chocolates (and my #1 indulgence), click here. This post tells the story behind the chocolate and its inspiring owner and creator, Jinji Fraser! —————————————————————————————————————— Born in Germany (her dad was in the military) and raised in Baltimore, Jinji grew up without any particular […]
Dark chocolate and caramel have a special place in my heart. When I was a kid, I remember going to Wockenfuss Candy in Baltimore with my mom and being treated to their dark chocolate caramels. The buttery caramel would melt in my mouth, as the rich, dark chocolate shell cracked and coated my tongue. As I’ve made […]
Pesto sauce is one of my all-time favorite condiments. I was never a big fan of sauces or anything on top of my food for most of my life, but I always had a heart for pasta and all things Parmesan, so, naturally, I liked pesto sauce 🙂 I shared a basil walnut pesto recipe […]
Mother’s milk is an integral part of our first food memory. It single-handedly sustained and nourished us through our initial months and years of life. It’s no wonder we have such an emotional tie to milk and the products made from it. From Polly-o string cheese and Parmesan cheese to yogurt, ice cream, and frozen […]