What is it about pumpkin spice that is so appealing? The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove are natural partners to highlight the mild flavor of pumpkin. But don’t limit yourself to the ordinary; fall is also the start of comfort food season! Now is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty of the...Read More
With a new year comes new resolutions, and weight loss is typically at the top of many people’s lists. But oftentimes, these food-related resolutions are among the first to fail. And why is that? Because things like pizza and takeout exist! Eating healthily can be hard, but embarking on a new, healthy lifestyle does not...Read More
Prep your lunches and watch yourself get healthy and your wallet happy! Don’t overwhelm yourself. Going from prepping 0 meals to 21 can (and will) be daunting. By overwhelming yourself at the start, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Meal prepping should be about simplifying your life, not complicating it. I suggest beginning with lunches....Read More
The heat that accompanies Central Valley summers is no joke, with sweltering temperatures reaching the triple digits regularly. With kids on summer break and outside activities being a daily occurance, it’s important to make sure that you and your loved ones stay hydrated! These homemade pops are tasty, easy to make, and will help replenish...Read More
A fiesta-worthy feast that isn’t fattening? Yes, please! This upcoming Cinco de Mayo, enjoy a day in the sun with some delicious, Mexican-inspired favorites that you won’t feel guilty getting seconds of (which is something you’ll definitely want to do). Seafood is an absolute staple of Mexican cuisine, and trading in the beans and rice...Read More
It’e 2019 and in a continued effort toward health and wellness, it seems that more and more food swaps are being made. The most common? Cauliflower. Cauliflower seems to have become the ultimate carb replacement, making an appearance in substitutes for pizza crusts, pastas, and perhaps the most common- rice. So does it live up...Read More
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of….. chocolate? Yes, please! Looking to kick off Hanukkah with a kid-friendly craft that’s fun, festive, and (most importantly) delicious?! Well, look no further than these adorably scrumptious chocolate and marshmallow dreidels! Just a few simple ingredients and you’ll have an impressive holiday snack that takes hardly any time...Read More
Fruit salad is sweet, refreshing, and a true summer staple! You’ll be amazed how just a few extra ingredients can kick this dish up 100 notches. So load up on fresh, local fruit and enjoy this bright fruit salad all summer long! Ingredients: 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced 1 lb fresh pineapple, in chunks 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups...Read More
We do our best to keep our eating on track. We eat a balanced breakfast, opt for a lighter lunch, and plan a healthy dinner. But when that mid-afternoon slump hits and the vending machine down the hall starts singing its enchanting siren songs, it’s all too easy to undo a day of healthy meals...Read More
Hummus, more like yummus! Okay, puns aside, there’s really no denying that hummus is delicious. And even more awesome is how good it is for you! Here are three healthy, not-your-average-hummus recipes to try, courtesy of Delish. Avocado Hummus Imagine guacamole and hummus coming together in perfect harmony. Dill...Read More
