Nothing beats a cookie for me when it comes to little daily celebrations sprinkled throughout the year. Valentine’s Day, for instance: I’ll take a cozy night at home anyday where I can eat some favorite foods and celebrate with my sweetie sans crowds. Instead of my regular go-to “healthy” cookie, a Valentine’s Day cookie called [...]
Organic Fromage-Blanc Ravioli (repost from StarTrib)
A blogpost about the pleasures of cooking simple foods with extraordinary ingredients.
Cozy Winter Breakfast
I definitely believe in the power of a good breakfast. Starting the day with a great combination of whole grain carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats helps sustain our energy and powers our brain all morning long – without relying on loads of caffeine or unwanted temptations before lunch. I love a warm breakfast in winter [...]
Healthy for the Holidays (new blog on StarTribune.com)
Staying healthy during the holidays is possible – with a little planning, resting, and breathing. http://www.startribune.com/local/yourvoices/135744783.html
Cookies with Spice
Even though I believe that the bulk of any good diet should come from clean, whole foods, primarily fresh and plant-based, I also believe that moderation is a good idea and extremes are rarely necessary. Sometimes, there must be a cookie. That said, getting close to the holiday season with food allergies and intolerances can [...]
