healthy meals

Fast & Fresh Summer Recipes

When the heat of summer sets in, I want to eat lighter foods. No casseroles or heavy sauces. I want fresh, bright flavors. Of course, with all the activities going on, the recipes need to be fast and easy to cook, too. Here are some fast and fresh summer recipes I love: Grilled vegetables make …

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 …