If I’m gonna cook at all in the summer, I want it to be fast. Nothing should be baking, roasting, or simmering for too long… not when there are endless hours of sunlight to enjoy. (Funny coming from someone who … Continue reading
zucchini, artichoke, and hearts of palm salad
The best thing about cooking in the summer is not cooking in the summer.
Paleo almond butter chocolate chip cookie dough bites
What if I told you that you could eat all the chocolate chip cookie dough you wanted and not feel guilty about it? (Maybe you already do! If so, hats off.) And what if I told you that you don’t … Continue reading
Paleo cinnamon bun muffins and patience with baking
I’m not much of a baker. I’ve never had much of a sweet tooth and if ya make cake, cookies and brownies, you’re gonna wind up eating cake, cookies and brownies. Good enough a reason for me to never do … Continue reading
so not a grill: Paleo popsicles for July 4th
There’s nothing better than a popsicle in this sweltering heat, right? And nothing better than a little red, white and blue treat on the fourth of July, either.
so not a grill: July 4th chia pudding
Seven weeks into eating Paleo and I must say it’s gotten infinitely easier, in part because my ankle’s starting to feel much better. I think I finally crossed the threshold of not wanting any grains or sugar anymore… and I … Continue reading
grain-free dark chocolate granola bars and a note on hope
You know that feeling when you finally get home after a long day and you’re shaking with hunger? You’re light-headed, don’t think you can make it another second, and want to scarf down everything in the fridge but know there’s … Continue reading
Union Square Greenmarket Salad
Nothing makes me happier than wandering around a farmers market on a weekend morning. The smell of fresh flowers and vegetables, talking to the farmers who grew and brought their goodness to us in the city, discovering new kinds of … Continue reading
Reboot with Joe: How I Improved My Rheumatoid Arthritis
The healing power of food is something very close to my heart so I’m honored to share this post that I wrote for Joe the Juicer and his amazing Reboot community. They asked me to explain how eating healthy (specifically more fruits and vegetables) has helped improve my rheumatoid arthritis. It’s done a lot more than that, too, and I know Joe and all the people he’s inspired feel the same. You can read the full story here.
a tie-dyed father’s day: spiralized cucumber salad with mango watermelon chili and lime
Just two more days til Father’s Day and if you’re scrambling, trying to figure out what to make, you should give this spiralized salad a whirl. It’s healthy, it’s sweet with a kick of spice, and it’s super easy to … Continue reading