I swear, I could write this entire blog about breakfast! I’m a breakfast fanatic, and always make sure that I have something interesting, satisfying and delicious to charge my day. How you choose to start your day really does have an impact on the rest of it. I woke up today with a slightly dry [...]
Over the past year, my crazy schedules have lead to a demise in my work outs. Every now and then I would sneak in a 30 minute elliptical session or a 30-minute at home yoga video, but that was the extent of my physical activity. Going from a full-time swimmer to a hobbyist runner and [...]
I have to admit, this new venture post was going to be for NEXT Sunday but I was so proud of the result that I swapped it with the one for today. My noteworthy creation: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rappi in a Mushroom Balsamic Reduction. Fancy, Fancy…I know. This was a new food venture times [...]
With some inspiration from the “flavor of the month”, superfood, on foodbuzz.com I created this delectable dish: Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach and Israeli Couscous, Berry and Walnut Pilaf. I have done some research on superfoods (see my “food facts” tab), and thought this meal pulled a few of my favorites together into a well balanced [...]
I have to admit that my motives were not pure when deciding on this new venture. I recently was inspired to be creative with quesadillas after ordering a goat cheese, mushroom and spinach quesadilla at a modern Mexican restaurant. I loved the creaminess that goat cheese lends when it is heated; rather than the typical [...]
Avocados are one of nature’s hidden treasures. Upon first impression, they appear to be ugly and unappetizing. As the dark bumpy skin is removed a brilliant, glossy, light green flesh appears surrounding a smooth and perfectly round core. The symmetry of an avocado is quite impressive. The taste is creamy, smooth and refreshing; there is [...]
Everyone has a particular food that triggers memories of a certain time or place in their life. Growing up every Halloween my mom would make a slow cooker chili. The house smelled fantastic! A culmination of chili powder, cumin, onions, peppers, tomatoes, beef and beans…OH MY! It was always cold and dark on those nights [...]
As my work load and commitments increase, I find myself struggling to find time to make my favorite “home-cooked-meals”. My roommate and I have been cooking as much as possible because the thought of another salad or sandwich for dinner leads to a melancholy air in our quaint apartment. Luckily, we share the same love [...]
How I have managed to go 21 years without trying Swiss Chard… the world may never know. As I mentioned before this green intrigued me and was on the top of my “must try” list. The leaves are broad and look stunning on their colorful stalks. The striking yellow, orange, pink and red of Rainbow [...]
