Classic stuffed bell peppers with chicken, brown rice, veggies, melty cheese & so much chili flavor! Have you ever felt overwhelmed at the end of summer because of an insane amount peppers?? Between a recent trip to Nebraska where I loaded up on my Mom’s…
I’m sure most everyone felt the rush of summer fly by. How we’ve made it to September already, I have no idea. Lately I’ve been trying to use the most and best of the end of summer ingredients with every recipe and meal. For some…
The word healthy has been distorted to reflect more of a moral compass than a state of well-being. Learn to redefine what health means to you. As a society we are moving further and further away from an understanding of what true health is. The…
Is there anything in this world like the taste of a perfect summer peach? I hate to say the days of summer are in countdown mode, but you better believe I will be soaking up every last ray of the summer sun and eating ALL…
Who says hummus is just for dipping?? My newest obsession and solution for a crazy fast, weeknight meal is to start with a scoop of creamy hummus and top it with any combo of protein, veggies, herbs, spices, olives, pickles, cheese, grains, and really anything…
Get ready to step up your waffle game with this one! This recipe is a staple for my waffle iron. Mostly because the cornmeal delivers a light crunch that no other grain can do for a waffle. If you like a good crisp texture, adding…
WTF is Diet Mentality?? Diet mentality is the binding between diet culture and our eating, exercise and self care behaviors. It’s how we absorb and internalize the messages, beliefs and values of diet culture within ourselves and how we incorporate them into our own thoughts…
Hello summertime salad! This carrot salad may be one of my all time favs. Not to mention it’s a grilled meat loving husband pleaser. The char from the crisp tender curried carrots, the creaminess of the dressing, the tang from the feta and the sweetness…
Hi Again! It’s been a minute, I know. But in that minute, some exciting things have happened. Things that will allow me to invest more time into the projects I’ve been dying to get off the ground…like, for one, keeping up with this blog, but…
The Dieting Paradox It’s widely accepted that avoiding carbs, or detoxing, or only eating paleo foods, or other rigid rules and restrictive behaviors isn’t disordered or destructive because so many people around us are doing these things. These behaviors are actually encouraged and highly praised,…