Archive: 2016

Collagen is one of the predicted food trends of 2017 and for good reason! People are starting to realize how essential it is to your overall skin, hair and bone health. It is a naturally-occurring protein found in your body that gives your skin elasticity and is basically the glue that holds your bones and tendons […]

Cheesecake is a popular holiday treat and one of my favorite indulgences. The great thing about cheesecake is that it can take on different flavors simply by using a different sauce or a new topping. There are many options for you to get creative! While I love the rich, creamy goodness of cheesecake, I don’t […]

When the cold weather hits, I always love to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. Years ago, people didn’t drink hot chocolate like we do today.They simply roasted cocoa beans and mixed it with a little water and spices. Needless to say, the hot chocolate was pretty bitter! Today, chocolate has become increasingly popular […]

I consider myself a total foodie ( I am a chef after all) and I love trying new outrageous ingredients and dishes and checking out every new restaurant that pops up in town. My husband is such a good sport about joining me in my culinary adventures. I bet you can think of several friends […]

One of the best parts about Thanksgiving is that the feast just keeps on giving! Days after family and friends have gathered around the table, there are Thanksgiving leftovers STILL sitting in your fridge. Talk about something to be grateful for! While we all love a good gluttonous Thanksgiving meal, eating leftover green bean casserole […]

We teamed up with our friends at Personal Creations and are sharing some fun ways to re-purpose your Thanksgiving leftovers! To make your life a little easier post-feasting, try to extend your Thanksgiving meal by a few days with some creative leftovers. You will have earned a break from the grocery store and the kitchen […]

For most Americans, Thanksgiving is all about Thanksgiving sides like green bean casseroles, mountains of mashed potatoes, roll after roll, stuffing, cranberry sauce and rivers of gravy. While you really can’t go wrong with any these Thanksgiving side dishes, sometimes it’s fun to break from tradition and serve something a little out of the ordinary. We wanted […]

Families are becoming more and more conscientious of the kind of food they are serving at their tables. During the holidays with food ‘ a plenty, it’s important to be aware of where your food came from and make sure you are making not only a healthy choice but an ethical choice, especially when it […]

Pumpkin is one of our favorite fall ingredients because it is so versatile. It can be added to just about anything – and during the holiday season it seems like we do just that -we add it to soups, sauces, salads (pumpkin seeds) pasta and most importantly, baked goods! Pumpkin is a great addition to […]

This Halloween something really magical is happening. People are putting teal pumpkins on their porch. What’s the big deal you might ask? These teal pumpkins are more than just a bright color that will catch passersby attention. They represent people worldwide who are joining the Teal Pumpkin Project created by Food Allergies Research & Education (FARE). This project was […]