Energy balls are a go-to for my weekly routine. I have made some almond date balls or chocolate date power bars. This week, I opted for the carrot cake energy balls and boy, do they taste like a scrumptious treat! Shredding the carrots is a bit of a trick but once you get past that, they’re a piece…
It’s freezing cold outside and all you want to do is cuddle up in a cozy blanket. A nice bowl of hot soup would do just the trick as you look out the window and see the snowflakes coming down. Maybe it’s rain and 47℉ if you’re in the city of Chicago on February 7th….
Picture this: your week has been so busy you don’t even have time to make a lunch. You continue to go out for every meal and those $12 lunches really start to become a dent in your pocketbook. What if you had a dish you could truly savor throughout the week? This is why soups…
Every morning I start my day with a glass of lemon water. It is such a refreshing taste and drinking it first thing in the morning has many benefits. 1. Aids in Digestion and detoxification It aids in digestion because the atomic structure in the lemons are similar to the digestive juices in the stomach….
Toss the chips, these roasted chickpeas make for a great snack. Watch out; they are highly addictive. I started with a spicy chickpea recipe but I know, there are more upon the horizon. I used a little smoked paprika, chili powder, turmeric and cayenne on this batch. The cayenne gave it just the kick for…
I love to have greens in my meals but my body just does not crave them as much in the winter. I want something that is warming to my body rather than cooling it down. As you know from most of my snapchats, I’m quite the smoothie bowl decorator so of course these buddha bowls…
Need something to increase your omega-3 intake? What about a food that includes anti-inflammatory properties? This butternut squash dish is just your answer. Butternut squash makes for a sensational side. If you are unsure what a butternut squash looks like, it is the long pear shaped squash that is light orange in color. It has…
Breakfast is vital in my routine. It helps to keep me centered throughout the day and I always start with something that is nourishing for my body. But my breakfast has to be easy. I teach at 6am most mornings so something that is ready when I wake up is ideal. This sweet potato chia…
My aunt is filled with tricks in the kitchen. I just love going to her house because I always learn something new! Do your herbs ever get soggy a few days after you bring them home from the store? That slimy bag with brown herbs does not sound too appetizing to me. Well, here is…
The Green City Market is probably one of my favorite places in Chicagoland. The farmers are so nice and Tuscan Hen Market makes the best roasted red pepper pesto. The pesto isa unique spin as a topping for this delectable crostini. My friend Julie and I made these the other day and we could not…
