Do you ever blank out for new ideas to bring to a party or girls night? Because I totally do! I usually opt for some sort of dip, because everyone loves a good dip, but sometimes chips and salsa is a tad bit overdone. This recipe is a totally unique spin on your typical pico … [Read more…]
There’s something about the winter that always makes me want dessert. Ok, maybe it’s all year round and I just like dessert…leave me alone! What I don’t like, is a bunch of sugar messing with my hormones and getting me all addicted. Have you ever had a sugar hangover? If you want one just cut out … [Read more…]
I finally convinced my husband to try Thai food on a visit to Chicago when we were in college. He was pretty skeptical of it, but I knew that for someone who loved sauce SO much, (as in…can I have a side of ranch for my side of ranch) he would love the saucy spiciness … [Read more…]
Mmmm… peanut butter and pumpkin. What a great combo! My favourite snack of all time is an apple with peanut butter. I have it like…..every day. OK, maybe 5 times a week, but still. Who doesn’t love peanut butter!? I didn’t think my go-to snack could be improved, nor did I want to mess with … [Read more…]
This is my all-time favourite smoothie. I love the colour, I love the taste, and I love that it keeps me full all morning long. It’s pretty awesome starting your day with 2 servings of spinach, a serving of fruit, and a giant dose of Omega-3s (More on why those are so important, here), … [Read more…]
I’m kind of stoked about these muffins. When I was making them I thought they were going to turn out awful. I almost didn’t even cook them, and then I almost didn’t even bother photographing them and THEN, I took a bite of one. HOLY, they are amazing!! I thought they would be hard as rocks … [Read more…]
So, Thanksgiving came and went and now you are ready to un-stuff yourself? But you still have sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on your mind?! Good, those foods are so good for you! This time though, try making them in this salad instead of whipping them with marshmallows or drowning them in bacon; you’re mind and … [Read more…]
Oh Trader Joe’s, how I miss thee. And what I miss the most is their Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus. Oh. My. Good. I bought a container every week, sometimes two, when I lived near one in Chicago. My roommate and I got a little hummus crazy with having a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe’s so … [Read more…]
My dad’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from Italy before he was born so I was lucky enough to grow up with the most Aaaamazing Italian dinners. My Nonna would make these massive meals on the holidays and we’d all be full after the first course, which was usually some sort of pasta. I mean, … [Read more…]
Hey You! Do you like chocolate milkshakes?! OMG, ME TOO! Do you ever eat them for breakfast!? Of course you don’t. But you can now! OK fine, it’s not a milkshake, technically, but it is definitely breakfast material. Why? Because, this one packs a serious Omega-3 punch. We need to eat our Omega-3s because our … [Read more…]
