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 9, 2012
Maggie’s Quinoa & Adzuki Bean Veggie Burgers
If you’ve been reading my posts lately, you know I’ve been working on getting more plant-based foods into my diet. No, I haven’t sworn off eggs, dairy, and meat. But I have been much more mindful about eating lots of phytonutrient packed fruits, vegetables, and beans especially since I learned about their disease-preventing characteristics. 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 29, 2012
Kristen’s Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Kristen, author of Eating with Purpose, and I met when she moved to Dallas. Like she shares below, we had an instant connection. Kristen has a very clean approach to food and I always learn something from her. Make sure to stop by her blog. You’ll love her unique point of view. I am so [...]
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 [...]
