On Maintaining Marriage: 15 Questions to ask on Your 1st Anniversary
As Ted and I approach our 1 year wedding anniversary this Friday, my dear friend, Emily, recently gave me a brilliant idea. She told me that she and her husband go over their original weddings vows every so often, and that at every anniversary (and in between, if necessary), they either add or take away […]
Edamame Hummus
I don’t know about but, but around 3pm, I start to feel like I want a snack. It’s tempting to snack on something bad for me, so in order to arm myself against bad behavior, I always keep healthy snacks and veggies in the fridge. I like to always have a few flavors of hummus […]
5 Life Changing Reasons You Should Work Out Today
When I was little, some might say I was allergic to sweat (and arguably, any kind of physical activity that didn’t involve chocolate or cake as a reward at the end). I was also allergic to dirt. I was self diagnosed. I hated to do anything but play with my dolls, wear pretty dresses, and […]
Quinoa Pizza Crust – Gluten Free
I love pizza. In fact, every time we go to New York City, I declare to my husband that I will “eat my way through the city” by hitting all the best known pizza spots. I typically end up with a stomach ache when all is said and done, because gluten and dairy are a […]
Getting to Happy: 10 Things Robin Williams Can Teach Us About Mental Fortitude
In this world of Facebook status updates and instagram postings, celebrities and their gossip news, it’s easy to get caught up in the facade of everyone’s seemingly perfect, glamorous, and easy lives. Recently, a friend back home asked me, “Is your life as glamorous as it appears to be on Facebook?” That comment made me […]
Roasted Beets, Carrots & Sweet Potatoes
I know you might not want to hear it, but fall is slowly poking its beautiful head around the corner. Fall happens to be my favorite season, not only for the beautiful colors and crispness in the air, but also for the delicious fall foods that come along with it. Root vegetables fall into that […]
Rising Above Bullying: Sticks, Stones & Words That Always Hurt Her
Last Sunday, I was touched by an angel. I was working for Breville all weekend, as I typically do these days. It’s fun! I get to go into kitchen supply stores and hand out cappuccinos and espressos, meet new and exciting people, and play with fun kitchen toys. Let’s face it: it’s like my personalized […]
Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream
I LOVE my ice cream. HUGE fan! I especially love chocolate ice cream. But the dairy doesn’t really love me, which, as you can imagine, can be a problem! Thankfully, coconut milk makes for an excellent replacement for dairy, and I’ve put together a recipe for coconut chocolate ice cream that is rich, smooth, and […]
