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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 ...

An old recipe with a little twist. This past Easter weekend I was inspired when I trimmed my rosemary plant. Shamelessly, I have also been inspired by all of the fun "quarantine" bread posts I've seen ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

It is known that members of my family still prefer cranberry sauce from the can as opposed to my tangy homemade sauce. I can only attribute this to nostalgia. So now there are now always ...

This is a not so basic hot chocolate recipe that's great for these cold nights and chilly mornings this holiday season. I was inspired by one of my most favorite holiday movies - National Lampoons ...

I love bold spice, and I love my friends and I'm extra particular about both. Happily, this post contains the best of each world. Lokal Artisan Foods is a brand created by a high school ...

I started growing tomatoes! So far, I'm not even close to harvest but perhaps in a few weeks, I'll have a small batch of tasty tart tomatoes to salt and snack on. Until then I ...

Spring is here and strawberries are back in season! You can easily find deals like 2 pints for $5. I use them for everything, even though they tend to have a short shelf life, but ...

Eggplants aren't just emojis! Nor or they just veggies you bread and cover with sauce. Recently I saw some big gorgeous eggplants on SALE in the grocery store and I quickly bought 2, without having the ...

It's not often I come across a recipe that's delicious warm or cold, but this salad creates and breaks the mold. It's HOT, and salads and smoothies are in season. This Quinoa-Chickpea creation is delightful warm ...

We're in the middle of a heatwave here in NYC, and I've been doing double workouts for a few weeks now. When I get home from work I want something easy and filling - but ALSO ...

To keep hydrated, I'm all about infusing anything that has a root, but there are a few other fail-safes I use for detox, metabolism boosting and debloating. Here are a few quick "potions" you can practice daily for hydrating ...

Infused ice cubes! A really simple and INTERESTING way to stay hydrated this summer. I bought a bunch of ice cube molds for entertaining purposes and thought why not try this quick and easy idea with ...