Posted on May 16, 2012
My Favorite At Home Salad Bar (and postpartum weight loss…)
I packed on 46 pounds when I was pregnant. Yes. That’s right. Everything I ate clung to my body. I still exercised and ate well. But my body clearly wanted that extra weight to help grow a healthy baby. Giving birth took away 16 pounds and I’ve lost 10 more since then. So, I [...]
Posted on May 11, 2012
Mother’s Day Desserts
With Mother’s Day just two days away I thought I’d share some desserts that will definitely be appreciated by all the guests at your celebration, including the moms! It’s going to be my first Mother’s Day as an mom and honestly I’m looking forward to a laid back day with my two favorite guys. I [...]
Posted on May 2, 2012
Raw Kale Salad with Apples, Carrots & Purple Cabbage
I had my first kale salad at a raw restaurant right before I found out I was pregnant. Honestly, I wasn’t too keen on eating raw kale before I had that salad. It was full of flavor contrasts, texture, and just plain goodness. Once I got past the first 3 months of my pregnancy, I [...]
Posted on March 22, 2012
Carol’s Falafel Pizza
Carol, from Simply Gluten-Free, and I have gotten to know each other over the last 6 months and it’s been such a joy. I’ve always admired her work – she is not only an incredibly talented cook but a smart business woman and a true artist. I can find inspiration in anything she’s created and [...]
Posted on March 15, 2012
Ricki’s Happy Hemp Two-Bite Brownies
Today’s post comes from Ricki Heller, of Diet, Dessert, and Dogs. She’s another dear friend of mine. We share more than just a love of healthier food – we both love animals (dogs in particular!), are both teachers (ok, she still teaches; I quit…), and are both passionate about helping others transform their lives. Ricki [...]
