August 15 marks the birthday of one of my favorite kitchen icons, Julia Child. If you have never seen an old episode of The French Chef, do yourself a favor this month and watch one. (You’ll find the series on YouTube.) She’s entertaining, energetic, funny,...
If eating well, getting to the gym, and sticking with healthy habits were only about knowing what to do, most of us would have it figured out by now. But that is not usually the problem. Most people know the basics. Eat more whole foods. Move your...
Yesterday, my friend Lisa presented me with a zucchini that looked as though it had taken growth hormones. It was gigantic! She told me that she grated so much from one of them that she made a double batch of muffins, then proceeded to freeze the shreds...
The world of gluten-free baking can be rather intimidating. Experimenting with various “other” flours and mixes can sometimes result in frustrating failures. This is disappointing for the baker and especially the recipient of the product. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite gluten-free options. For many of your...
What does one eat when in a bar? Bar food, of course. The bar options: The Brown Bear vs. The Antler: Horniest Bar Around (There were deer heads with antlers gracing the walls. On the antlers hung Mardi Gras beads. Unique décor, indeed.) They’re directly across the street...
We know that home cooking is the healthiest. For starters, we’re not loading our meals with ingredients that we can’t pronounce and preservatives to make the food last for weeks. There are times, however, when it’s socially correct to go out and enjoy a meal with...
For those of you who are interested in the coconut cake I mentioned last week, the recipe is now on my website. You’ll find it in the Recipes section under Treats, of course. It’s AMAZING. Full gluten eaters even like it. If you’re not a coconut fan, there’s also...
As we close in on this journey at week #37, baby is the size of a bunch of Swiss chard. Swiss chard falls under the extremely nutrient dense umbrella of dark, leafy greens. Kale is often thought of as king of the kingdom; however, this...
Sometimes Mr. Non-Compliant and I snack on dry roasted peanuts. They offer a good amount of protein, about 7 grams per ¼ cup. Much of the taste attraction is due to the salt content, so the lightly salted variety doesn’t cut it. The other day I...