Mix-it-Up Monday: Mo’s “Chi Chi CHIA Pudding” & GIVE-AWAY!
This week’s Mix-it-Up MONDAY proudly features Maura Knowles (Mo) of Mac-n-Mo’s for a healthy update on CHIA and a Morselicious Pudding Recipe. The Creator of Mac-n-Mo’s, Mo wears many hats, incl. her chef’s hat. She’s a healthy foods advocate, an actress, a screenwriter, a singer…and the list can go on. Basically she is an inspiration … Read more
Mix-It-Up Monday: Desperately Seeking a Green Goddess
Welcome to this week’s Mix-it-Up MONDAY! After an Eva experience, I’m on the search for a great Green Goddess, and I think I’ve found just what I’m looking for. But being the ever-so-curious, creative and challenge-happy “chef” (no, not a real one, but enjoy cooking and making things tasty and healthy), I do plan to … Read more
Mix-it-Up Monday: Ayla’s Homemade Fruit & Nut Bars
I’m very pleased and honored to welcome award-winning blogger Ayla Withee to my Mix-it-Up Monday post. The nutritionist for The Sports Club/LA-Boston, Ayla provides individual nutrition counseling and group nutrition education workshops to both members and nonmembers of the club. She also blogs for Eat Simply, a nutrition education and communications company she established in 2011. Ayla is … Read more
Mix it up Monday: A Tasty Surprise
Lemongrass, Ginger, Shallots…oh my! Indeed what delightful influsion of flavor you can get when you mix it up right. That’s just what I got when I tasted this delicious rice dish at the Thai Festival today. Convinced I’d find MSG and other additives in the flavor packet Asian Home Gourmet was sampling, I nearly dismissed … Read more
Gratitude on my plate!
I am Grateful. I am Graceful. I am ____! These are just a few adjectives that describe the names of dishes at Cafe Gratitude and my feelings about them (satisying to my tastebuds and a good, healthy find). I had no idea I was walking into a vegan restaurant until I read the menu. Two sides … Read more
Heart-warming lentil soup!
What a great day to enjoy soup! With the cooler – now rainy – weather, a bowl-ful of hearty lentil soup just hits the spot. Featuring yellow lentils, carrots, parsnips and other root vegetables, this soup also contains bell peppers, green onions and some leftover chicken (yes, soup is a great way to liven up … Read more
Ruth’s Chia Goodness® – Product Review
If you haven’t tried Ruth’s Chia Goodness, I highly recommend you do. Not only for its delicious blend of tastes and texture, but also for its nutritional boost. I had the opportunity to try 3 of the cereals. Each one with a base of chia that brings a micro-explosion of ‘boba-like’ goodness. The tiny seeds … Read more
Celebrate the Sweeter Moments
Berries! A good source of antioxidants. A way to get in your daily serving of fresh fruit. And a delicious addition to your yogurt, cereal and even as a featured garnish for your omelette. Try this Brie and Blackberry Omelette. Mix it in your salads or enjoy them alone. There are so many ways you … Read more
Go for what’s GoodOnYa!
Question of the Day: Q: What is your favorite energy bar? A few weeks ago I did a review on GoodOnYa bars. I absolutely love ‘em!! It wasn’t love at first bite with my toddlers. But once they decided it was their “treat”, I had to find a better hiding place for them. One where … Read more
GoodOnYa bars — A blend of tasteful ingredients
While I’m a fan of variety (consider myself a ‘foodie’ and explorer of many cuisines), I’m not necessarily a fan of mixing-it-up beyond recognition. What exactly do I mean by this?: When a product has so many ingredients blended to the point I can’t recognize what I’m tasting – that’s where I draw the line. … Read more
