Curried Cashews with Raisins
To me, free stuff is too good to pass up. I’ve always been the first to grab the goodie bag at an event, head straight for the free samples at Costco, and check out any free yoga class I can find. But the older and wiser I get, the more I’m realizing there is always a catch, and […]
One Pan Chicken Tikka Masala {dairy-free, paleo}
Some nights, the last thing I want to do is make dinner. Back in the good days of living near Fillmore street, we would grab sushi, takeaway at the Whole Foods salad bar, or some Indian food down the street. These days if I don’t want to cook, I have to anyways. Healthy and affordable takeaway […]
Raw Walnut Brownie Bites
A few weeks ago, I did a week-long digital detox. I had gotten into the habit of checking Facebook and Instagram every night before bed, every morning when I woke up, and odd times throughout the day. So I took a break. A week long break and it was just the right amount of time […]
Slow Cooker Chai Spiced Poached Pears
I’m part of a monthly ladies’ supper club. Surprised? I thought not. Each woman brings something they have never made before and to begin our meal, we each talk about the item we’ve contributed. Not only is it hard to figure out what new item to make, we also cater to several food intolerances. At first, […]
Healthy Pumpkin Pie {vegan & gluten-free}
I have an ever-growing dilemma. Do I just throw my food intolerances out the the door and eat the delicious dessert that may or may not give me a stomach ache? Or do I modify the dessert to my dietary needs and potentially not be satisfied? I’ve found that both have their pros and cons and […]
Butternut Squash Kale Salad
Thank goodness my husband isn’t a very picky eater. He may not be any help with menu planning (all he ever requests are tacos and enchiladas) but he does eat whatever I put in front of him. Because he is easy, I give him a break on things I know he really doesn’t like. Quinoa. […]