Simply Roasted Tomato & Basil Pasta
I wanted pasta. Light pasta, but pasta just the same. A sauceless meal with fresh veggies seemed like a great compromise for midsummer meal prep. I keep cherry tomatoes on hand and I'm always growing ...
I am OK, but it’s ok to not be ok
In these uncertain times, there has been an abundance of heartbreaking news, fear, and anxiety. For me, the hardest part of self-quarantine is the dissolution of choices. I have found ways to keep busy, and ...
Mango-Jicama Summer Slaw
Somehow, 2020 has become the summer of slaw for me. I have never been a fan of this drippy, seemingly pointless side. Coleslaw has always seemed like a BBQ afterthought, the side you skip over ...
Pink Grapefruit-Feta Salad
Looking to spruce up lunch or dinner with an interestingly flavorful salad? Try this delicious grapefruit featured creation. I'm a huge fan of grapefruits, I like the bold citrus flavor and the tartness. I also ...
Keep what you have CONTROL of
I admit I feel most unsafe when I feel like I don't have control. Maybe that makes me a control freak but I have built my life around creating a safe environment for myself. I ...
Golden Beet Salad
A quick and easy salad inspired by ingredients found in my biweekly produce box. Beets are always interesting vegetable to work with but can be a bit intimidating. Fresh or cooked they are bursting with ...
Perfect Picnicking + Blistered Shishitos🌱
Summer weather is finally here and it's time for some picnicking! I love a good picnic, paired with fresh foods, chilled prosecco, and warm sun. Forget prepackaged foods that may be a little easier to ...
Shop Black Owned #BOB 🖤🖤🖤
Black-Owned businesses deserve your support. Currently, there is a wave of support for black-owned businesses, but I try to support black at all times. Whether it be small business started by old school mates or ...
Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Peppers
I wanted gooey, cheesy PASTA and with a little inspiration from my latest produce box, I decided to stuff some peppers instead! Baking stuffed things is an easy favorite of mine, but never before had ...
Strawberry Summer Hand Pies🍓🍓🍓
Though most of us are still in self-quarantine, we can't stop the seasons from changing. The unofficial start to the summer is here and the weather has finally broken. This year I wasn't able to ...
Simple Little Date Dessert
By now you should know that I have a serious sweet tooth. A few time s a year I TRY to give up any foods that contain processed sugars. I have done a good job ...
Spring Quarantine: How to keep Busy
How to keep Busy We are now just over 2 weeks into mandatory social distancing and it has gone "OK" for me. However, If I hadn't set at least one small goal for myself daily, I ...
Simple Strawberry Parfait Meal Prep 🍓🍓🍓
Prepackaged yogurts get boring. Though they may be a little more convenient, most contain extra sugar or unnatural sweeteners. Creating your own healthy parfaits, made from your favorite layers is a great way to control ...
Misfits Markets 🍊🥒🥕🥬
Last year I subscribed to a produce delivery box service. Initially, I began researching a service for my parents, in an effort to force them to eat more fresh produce. I realize it's not so ...
Super Bowl SuperFood Snack ideas 🏈🏈🏈
Hummus & Veggies Chickpeas, please! Hummus is a great appetizer or snack for any time. You can prep a very simple version or add options like chilies, artichokes or spinach. Pairing with bite-size veggies like celery, ...
People Magazine X5: 2020 Vision
My 5th-time feature in PEOPLE Magazine is a great way to start 2020. This year I have been featured in the regular yearly edition of PEOPLE Magazine's Half Their Size issue. This makes 5! An ...
