a better benedict

a better benedict

We rarely go out for breakfast, much to the disappointment I think of my husband, Devin. I just prefer the coziness of ambling out of bed on the weekend, making a great cup of Nespresso and seeing what I can throw together from what is in the fridge. Plus, breakfast...
cranberry walnut banana bread

cranberry walnut banana bread

It’s the kind of day that makes me want to bake something. It’s cloudy and windy and I’m stuck inside so why not fill the house with warm, yummy smells? This is a slippery slope though fueled by visions of comfort food – macaroni and cheese, cakes,...
the new healthy

the new healthy

I started off my year by doing the Bon Appétit Food Lover’s Cleanse – a two week menu that highlighted whole foods and shirked things like refined sugars, flours, and most dairy. Not only was it delicious but it was eye opening and while I don’t think...
day 14 – all cleansed!

day 14 – all cleansed!

I did it! I’m all cleansed! Now that wasn’t so bad, was it? Things I learned? • Cook with all kinds of different grains. They are sooooo much more interesting than plain ol’ rice. • Try something new from the produce section. For me it was sunchokes....
day 13 – tasty tuesday

day 13 – tasty tuesday

I like meat. There’s no question about that. So one of the ways this cleanse has pushed me is having a couple vegetarian days both weeks. Now I’m not saying that my carnivore status is about to change, but this has opened my eyes at least to other options....