So yesterday, I'm in the loo and I see splash marks and a puddle on the floor of the stall next to mine (with a few splash drops that made it into my stall). I also see small, bare feet, so I assume it's one of the kids who just got out of swim lessons at the sports complex in which my office is located. Then the girl's mom comes in and the girl … [Read more...]
5 Creative (and Healthier!) Desserts
Now I've never really had much of a sweet tooth, but every now and then, a craving strikes and it strikes hard. However, sometimes I just don't want to deal with the "buhhh" feeling that comes after cookies and cakes and pies. Enter better dessert alternatives! These are not only delicious, but they're all fruit-centric, providing fiber and … [Read more...]
Super Easy Cheddar Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I love carbs. Carbs are an amazing, wonderful thing that our body uses as fuel to power us through the day. However, all carbs are not created equal and some are much better than others, like veggie carbs and whole grains. Included in that number are potatoes, which are rich in starches which include resistant starches that act like fiber. Long … [Read more...]
Brown Baggin’ for Grown-Ups
A dear friend once requested a brown bag special, so TADAA!! Today's all about brown baggin' with style. Now there are tons of reasons to brown bag, and the most obvious is that it's exponentially cheaper. Seriously - $2-4 per meal vs. $10-15? Yep. Exponential. On top of that, it's a lot easier to keep track of and control your portions and … [Read more...]
Home-Made Sauces and Salad Dressings
Raw broccoli is really hard to eat. Dip it in almost anything and WABAM it's tolerable and you've knocked out one veggie serving for the day. But what are you dipping it in? There are tons of inherently healthy dips like hummus, guacamole and most salsas (especially when they're homemade). Then there are the ones that aren't so healthy like … [Read more...]
Botulism – In your face!
So the other day, I mentioned the potential new judges for American Idol. A friend of mine didn't realize that Simon was leaving, also noting she thinks he's a fox. I disagree and cited that the fact that he would use Botox makes him even less attractive. She vehemently denied that he would ever use Botox, so of course I Google it and find the … [Read more...]
Supa-Chunk Gazpacho!
A long time ago, I came across a gazpacho recipe found myself a little intimidated, because honestly, I'm not terribly fond of tomatoes. Also, it's gazpacho. However, I was intrigued by how simple the recipe and instructions seemed. Lo and behold, it was really simple, really delicious, and oh so perfect for hot days when I wanted a quick fix meal … [Read more...]
How to Brew and Appreciate French Pressed Coffee
In what seems like a lifetime ago, I was a barista for both small, local cafes and for Peet's (which I'll forever argue is the best of the chain coffee brands). In that time, I tried all sorts of brewing methods and time and time again, I would come back to the French Press for the rich and robust end result, as well as the simplicity and … [Read more...]