Sometimes the best foods are the ones that are the simplest to prepare. For the summer, I tend to stick with lighter fare like smoothies, salads and chilled soups since they (generally) require less preparation. Although they are easy to … Read More
I recently had the pleasure to attend a fun and informative blogger brunch hosted by Chobani yogurt. As a big Chobani fan, I was excited to meet with Chef Jason, the Chobani Kitchen Executive Chef and learn how to incorporate … Read More
Overall, the heat is not my friend. It energizes some people, but it drains my energy. This week, I have been drinking various smoothies (thanks Serena!) for breakfast. For lunch, my new favorite things are healthy turkey lettuce wraps using … Read More
On December 30th, I went to a food demo at Café Fiorello featuring the traditional Italian soup, Cotechino and Lenticchie, that is eaten on New Year’s Eve for prosperity and good luck. Café Fiorello’s executive chef Raffaele Solinas demonstrated how … Read More
I love when I am asked to participate in projects that are a natural fit to my lifestyle. That is why I was excited when my friends at The Motherhood asked me to join an educational project with ConAgra Foods … Read More
We have a pre-Thanksgiving potluck dinner practically every year. This year, we will be hosting it on Thursday. I think that I will make my meatloaf this year. I’m busy (who isn’t?); this meatloaf is super easy and (most importantly) … Read More
I was going to write about my mom’s last week visit, but I’m not. I’m missing her and home at the moment too much. It’s so weird, but I miss my mom most AFTER just seeing her. Why is that? … Read More
Earlier this month, I attended a fun lunch hosted by Stop & Shop. I have written about his company over the years. I just think that they are really smart and care a lot about their customers. Now that I … Read More
Chinese New Year 2021 is this Friday, February 12th. The Chinese zodiac animal for 2021 is the ox. Since the Chinese New Year (which marks the start of a new lunar year) is China’s most important holiday, I want to share some … Read More
In the midst of holiday celebrations, I want to acknowledge Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration of life, by highlighting the UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) principle. Racial injustice and inequality have been a couple of the major themes of 2020. I believe that creating … Read More