Now that we’re having consistently cooler weather, I am craving homemade soup. I’ve never been a fan of brothy, chunky soups, but thick pureed soups are right up my alley. Featuring creamy butternut squash, broth, a mix of comforting spices and a hint of tart granny smith apple, this sou[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’
October 13th, 2011 - 8:25 pm § in ENTERTAINING, RECIPES
Easy Entertaining: Cucumber Water
Life’s about simple pleasures, right? Whether you entertain a lot, or are looking for a new way to ‘spice’ up your daily H2O, I’ve got an idea for you: cucumber water. Inspired by my former roommate Gabi, adding a few thin cucumber slices to a pitcher or glass of water genera[...]
September 26th, 2010 - 1:29 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Homemade Healthy Pumpkin-Vanilla Ice Cream
Strange, but true fact about me: I am obsessed with pumpkin, so much so that 100% pure canned pumpkin ranks among my favorite pantry staples. Low in calories and packed with both fiber and vitamin A, canned pumpkin can be used in everything from soup, to homemade pasta, smoothies, or your morning [...]
February 26th, 2010 - 8:00 pm § in RECIPES
Cosmo: 13 Healthy Foods That Can Make You Fat
I’m a strong believer that when it comes to healthy eating, knowledge is power! Today my inbox presented me with a Cosmopolitan.com slideshow of the ’13 Healthy Foods That Can Make You Fat,’ and it’s very compelling. I already knew that spicy-mayo and tempura sushi rolls h[...]