Summer Lentil Salad
I’ve always been interested in nutrition, but recently I started a year-long nutrition course that has me thoroughly engrossed in all things health related. Because of my newfound knowledge, I’ve admittedly been a little too critical of my husband’s McDonald’s and Coca-Cola loving ways. I finally realized my nagging wasn’t going to do anyone any […]
Enchiladas Verdes
Since January, I’ve started each week with a Monday morning yoga class at a nearby studio. This class is gentle to begin, slowly moves through poses (though still challenging), and ends with some nice stretches and a wonderful neck rub in savasana. The teacher is so calming and supportive, giving you encouragement the whole way […]
Beet Hummus
I can’t say I have always loved a variety of good-for-you foods. I grew up a pretty picky eater, with mashed potatoes being my favorite form of vegetable. Can you blame me? Starting in my twenties, I created a laundry list of foods that I wanted to like for the sake of my health and for the sake […]
Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos
Lately, many holidays have been sneaking up and passing me by before I can properly celebrate. Valentine’s Day? Didn’t notice it. St. Paddy’s day? I highly doubt I wore green. I realized it’s because no one is constantly reminding me to celebrate these holidays here in Europe. There are no ads plastered around town, or Valentine’s […]
The Easiest Hummus
For four glorious months, we lived a mere 100 yards from Trader Joe’s. This also coincided with four long months of cooking in the smallest kitchen I ever want to cook in. Needless to say, I was at TJ’s on a daily basis. The pre-chopped produce and the prepared foods sections were pretty key during […]
Broccoli Avocado Salad with Bacon Bits
I know how lucky we are to be living in Europe. But I quickly forgot how spoiled I am when it comes to sports on TV in Europe. I rarely have to! Even though we have figured out how to watch our favorite US shows, live sporting events aren’t so easy. They are usually played in the afternoon […]
