Fattoush salad is a Lebanese staple, and I first tried and learned how to make it in cooking classes a few years ago. It stuck with me since it’s one of the most satisfying salads flavor-wise I’ve ever had. What makes this a salad is the bread. The authentic version of this salad uses fried […]
Picnic Food: No-Reheat Meals for a Perfect Picnic
One of my favorite summertime traditions is enjoying time outside with picnic food. If you’re lucky, perhaps you live near water, or near lots of trees, or both—or just some beautiful natural areas that offer a shady spot to tuck into a tasty meal. If you’re out of date ideas, I highly recommend this type […]
Vacation Meal Prep: How To Have Fun, Eat Healthy (And Save Money)
A vacation meal prep post may just be what you’re looking for as you’re starting your travels, whether it’s for work or for fun (or a little bit of both). Eating healthy on the road, whether you’re on vacation or traveling for work, is not always easy. Hotels aren’t typically equipped with state-of-the-art kitchens for […]
Embracing Flexibility: Your Guide to Meal Planning for Intuitive Eating
Welcome to the freeing world of intuitive eating, where you tune into your body’s needs and make peace with food. It’s a common myth that meal planning and intuitive eating are at odds. However, in this post, we’ll explore how they can harmoniously coexist, enhancing your relationship with food and your lifestyle. For a deeper […]
Working From Home Tips: How To Handle Meals If You Work From Home
I’ve been working from home for about four years and I love it. But when it comes to meals and having access to your kitchen at all times, working from home can be tricky. In this post, I want to share my experience with work-from-home meal prep even though I work from home, as well […]
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Waffles
Did that recipe title catch your eye? If you’ve never had a savory waffle, these jalapeño cornbread waffles need to be your first! You can’t go wrong with the flavors of bright, hot jalapeño and sweet corn. These waffles are great on their own, but my favorite way to eat them is with a runny […]
30 Ways to Save Money on Groceries This Month
Ready to shop smarter? This guide includes 30 tried and true ways to save money on groceries. Don’t use all 30! Instead, pick and choose what works for your lifestyle, preferences and saving needs. Below these tips are 50+ budget-friendly recipes! Scroll down to see the recipes. Pick 2-4 of these budget tips to try […]
Making Peace with Food: How Letting Go Gave Me More Control of My Life
In March, as the pandemic brought uncertainty, closed gyms, and depleted grocery store shelves to the U.S., I noticed a trend on social media that worried me, though it didn’t surprise me. There were memes everywhere about the “quarantine 15.” Influencers were squatting like their entire lives depended on it. Everyone was eating a lot […]
