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Our Best Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling
I speak at various chef conferences and women's groups throughout the year, which means I travel quite a bit. In fact, I just got back from a weekend trip to Rhode Island. Traveling can take a toll on your health not only because the lack of sleep, but the lack of...
4th of July Gluten-Free Bratwurst Sliders with Citrus Slaw
Natural Grocers just opened up in Fort Worth this week and it's one of my favorite places to shop because of their abundant organic produce. It's sort of a personal chef's heaven! I was invited to do a cooking demo in their new beautiful kitchen tomorrow at 2:30 p.m....
4 Summer Vegetables You’ve Probably Never Heard of
If you're like most people, eating vegetables feels like a chore. Or perhaps you don't mind veggies, but you have a couple favorites that are starting to bore you. Or maybe you're like the majority of Americans who eat about 10% less vegetables than ever before....
Father’s Day Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
I have many wonderful memories fishing with my dad during the summer. I was about three years old when I got my first fishing pole. I think it was My Little Pony or something like that. Fishing was something that always brought my dad and grandparents together and of...
Beat the Heat with This Guilt-Free Popsicle
When you live in Texas, popsicles are pretty much a staple in any household. Adults and children alike have to beat the heat somehow! The problem with most popsicles is that they are packed full of refined sugar and preservatives and because they seem healthy, people...
Build the Ultimate Cheese Platter
Summer entertaining is beginning, which means lots of graduation, birthday and pool parties and great food! Do we really even need an excuse to throw a party, other than the fact that it's nearly summer? If you are hosting a party this summer, you will want to make...
Easy Zucchini Hummus Roll Ups
Snacking can be the biggest culprit of weight gain, because many of us do what I call "mindless munching." If you're watching a show or working on your computer, it's easy to keep munching and shoveling in handful after handful. The calories really start to add up....
Your Guide to Eating Clean this Spring
With spring in full swing, many of us are cleaning out our closets and getting rid of clutter. Don't forget to also "spring clean" your health and get back on track with eating healthier and getting your body ready for summer vacations! When I think of clean eating,...
Spring Vegan Cheesecake
I was recently asked to put together a spring blog post for Fort Worth Texas Magazine's online blog and as I was digging through recipes, my Vegan Cheesecake topped with edible flowers seemed like an obvious one I had to share! My husband Don, has a food intolerance...
Does Your Dog Have Food Allergies?
For many of us, our dog is considered another member of the family. They are considered our four-legged child or fur baby as some endearingly call them. I have a miniature schnauzer and I can tell you that she has us wrapped around her little paws and she is the boss...