Category Archives: Kitchen

February is the month of hearts – and not just the valentine kind. For fifty years, February has been designated American Heart Month to raise awareness of the devastating effects of heart disease. One of the things that is so important in preventing heart disease is proper diet. Nutrition is a shared concern by many today; however, many sources are not...

February has a funny way of feeling like the longest short month of the year, doesn't it? We spent most of January passing around a nasty cocktail of the flu, head congestion, and a cough that just wouldn't quit. It felt like our house was under a literal cloud of sickness and “hibernation” wasn’t a...

Earlier this week, it happened to be National Pizza Day. Pizza is a hot commodity in our house. It is so versatile, easy, and of course, tasty. We make regular homemade pizza, pizza quesadillas, and yes, the occasional frozen pizza. Here are a few fun facts about pizza that I did not know and which...

Each new year, I find it jarring when we transition from the decadence of Christmas with all the candies, snacks, desserts, and rich foods to the fitness-focused deprivation of January. When visiting the grocery store, gone are the garish displays of red and green snack cakes, decorated cookies, and eggnog. Instead, we find tofu, arugula,...

What a cold week we have had. When the cold January winds are blowing, it starts to feel like winter might never end. The warmer days when the sun peeks out boost my mood and help get me though the cold ones, giving me hope that winter won’t last forever. I can’t wait for spring,...

As I hear the cold winter winds blowing once again, it makes me think of recipes that warm the soul. Soups, cinnamon rolls, and slow-cooked roasts come to mind. Last week, Kennedy asked if she could go home with me instead of riding the bus after school. She was great help putting the final touches on...

Happy New Year! There is something so refreshing about flipping the calendar to January. It feels like a clean slate, a deep breath, and a chance to hit the reset button. Last year, I feel like I spent a lot of time just trying to keep my head above water. But as I look back at...