• 20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    People Magazine Half Their Size X6 Wow! Every time I get an opportunity to be featured in People Magazine’s “Half Their Size” issues I’m astonished. I’m overwhelmed that my story is STILL relevant and timely and I’m also amazed that I always seem well prepared. What it’s taught me is that…

  • Misfits Markets 🍊🥒🥕🥬

    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 easy for everyone – I can find cheaper fresh and organic produce here in NYC,…

  • Super Bowl SuperFood Snack ideas 🏈🏈🏈

    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, cucumbers or carrots is a no brainer. Throw in a few pita chips and…

  • People Magazine X5: 2020 Vision

    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 amazing blurb and a mention of my blog and books set the tone for success…

  • Happy Tabbalicious 2020

    Happy Tabbalicious 2020

    HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY NEW DECADE I have a few lessons, a few affirmations, and a few realizations to share with you. With a new year comes a new age – I don’t mind getting older, but I do mind repeating mistakes and wasting time. As I age I…

  • (healthier) Holiday Hot Cocoa 🍫

    (healthier) Holiday Hot Cocoa 🍫

    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 Christmas Vacation, to buy these awesome moose cups. I found them online easily, but it…

  • The Lokal Post: The EASY Spice

    The Lokal Post: The EASY Spice

    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 friend and I was able to test the famous french toast spice before it was…

  • Berta-baked Green Tomatoes

    Berta-baked Green Tomatoes

    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 will stalk my local market for the best kinds of tomatoes. I’m writing this post…

  • Strawberry Spring-Summer Salad 🍓

    Strawberry Spring-Summer Salad 🍓

    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 you can freeze them for months! Later in the summer, I will try a strawberry…