healthy eating

Green with Envy (Smoothies)

To be candid, the first time my friend told me she’d “tossed a handful of spinach” into the chocolate breakfast smoothie she was sipping… I grimaced.  “There’s spinach… in there?  How are you drinking that?” I inquired, wrinkling my nose with suspicion that she either had incredible willpower or no taste buds.  “You really can’t …

The Lighter Side of Comfort Foods

We all know those days… the kind of day that just calls for a little extra love.  And while a hot, home cooked meal can’t replace a bear hug, it sure can soothe the blues!  However, the side effects of guilt, bloat and fatigue that accompany a soul food binger are rarely worth it in …

Make your own sushi rolls!

Weston is my beautiful 14-year-old daughter. As 14-year-olds tend to do, she loves to entertain her friends whenever she can. The hot food of the moment is sushi, but around here that can be pretty pricey! I love the idea of her eating sushi as a healthy meal, but going out for sushi all the …