A health and wellness blog written by a dietitian, inspired by nutritious food, holistic skincare, and wellness routines
Thanksgiving is really one of my favorite holidays. For me, it has all the perks of Christmas, without all the emphasis on presents. It’s really about spending time with friends and family over some good food and being grateful for all that we have. But as we make our way into the holiday season, …
So you all know Thanksgiving is approaching and we are all working on mastering our holiday menu. I’ve been in the kitchen all week playing with recipes. Basically, I’ve been eating Thanksgiving food for the last week and there’s another week to go. Good thing there is quite a variety in my fridge. If you …
I was listening to the radio earlier today and the host of the show was talking about turkey. Actually, her complete disgust for Thanksgiving turkey. She described her holiday meal as tough, over-cooked, and dry. Per the host, there is not enough gravy in the world to make choking down dry turkey tolerable. All I …
Holy cats you guys. I feel like I woke up as new person today. I’m totally rejuvenated, motivated, and ready to go, and I only had one cup of coffee this morning. A large dose of caffeine wasn’t even necessary today. Don’t know what it is but the creative juices were flowing today. Maybe it’s …
Oh goodness you guys, can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving?! Seems like just a few weeks since I was last sitting lake-side with a cocktail. But here we are, just over a week out from Thanksgiving. This past weekend I ventured North for an early Thanksgiving celebration. My mom’s side of the family is rather …
On my trip to the grocery store earlier this week, I stumbled upon an awesome grapefruit sale. I got a five-pound bag for less than two bucks. How could I pass that up? When I can find citrus fruits on sale, I usually buy them. I kind of like the fact that they are in …
You’ve all heard me whining about the frigid cold that’s hit the Midwest in the last few weeks. Okay, maybe “frigid” is a bit dramatic. It’s 30s and 40s, but it sure feels cold after the bout of 80 degree weather that hit a few weeks back. Regardless, I’ve been having a pretty hard time …
Ahhh so much inspiration behind these Baked Italian Slider Sandwiches. It is unofficially, officially National Sandwich Day. It’s the unofficial day of all things sandwich. Bring on the Reubens, po boys, and patty melts. Ugh, decisions, decisions, I tell you. Yes to the sandwiches! I have to admit, I’m not generally one to …
The weather is getting colder and colder. I’ve been finding my cravings for good-ole comfort food is at an all time high. As you may recall from my previous posts, I’ve been sick and it just won’t quit. When I left work this week, all I could think about was sitting down big bowl of …
If you were to stop by for a visit today, you would have found me in total meal-prep mode. I know what you’re thinking, isn’t that for Sunday. Well sure. For most people Sunday is perfect. It’s the last day of reprieve before a crazy week filled with long work hours, taking the kids to …
Happy Monday everyone! I know, I know, you’re thinking I’m crazy. Are Monday’s ever really happy? Maybe not usually, but this week is an exception. My hubby and I are finally on the same schedule! Outage season is over (for now)!! While I love my dog, I have sure been craving some adult conversation in …
All About Beans I know, I know, I said we’d be spilling all about beans. Well that’s mostly true. But, I want to talk Pulses. You may or may not have heard this term used recently. Pulses refer to the seed of a legume. More commonly recognized as beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas. Pulses are …
Oriental Peanut Chicken Roll-ups Welcome back you guys! I’m feeling fresh, relaxed and ready to get back at the blog. I got some much-needed girl time over the weekend. My friends from back home in Wisconsin came down to spend the weekend. I may have lived in Illinois for over a year now, but I’ve …
Ahh fall is here. While I’ve mostly been obsessing over pumpkin spice everything and all my fave fall produce. What I’ve failed to remember is what else the fall season brings…cold season. You heard that right, it’s cold season. Like all things fall, I couldn’t stay away. Cold season is in full swing over here, …
Growing up, I was part of a very “meat and potatoes” kind of family. Nearly every meal featured potatoes as the side dish. Who doesn’t like potatoes? They are versatile, cheap, and delicious. While potatoes are full of fiber, vitamin c, and potassium, they still get a bad wrap. I myself skip potatoes sometimes for …