I'm keeping this short and sweet, because my dietetic internship applications are due in one week! And not only do I have to finish them, but I have to build a "professional portfolio" website, too. Yeah...this is the part where I don't panic. (Right??) On a happier note, thanks to everyone … [Read more...]
How to Eat 2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day – Holiday Style
Are you trying to eat more vegetables? You’re in the right place! Once a month I make it my mission to eat at least 2 pounds of vegetables in one day—and share the menu with you. I also tally up my veggies eaten to see if I reached my 2-pound goal. By popular demand, I also include nutrition … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (with Cauliflower!)
I'm writing this post with mixed emotions. Not about the smoothie, though! The smoothie is so, so good. Fresh-picked summer strawberries good. Dessert-for-breakfast good. In fact, the inspiration for this smoothie was actually a fresh strawberry cake that a neighbor of mine in Chapel … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Chocolate Silk Pie (Gluten Free, Vegan, Low Fat)
Don't you love sneaking veggies into "fun" foods and having no one be the wiser? Well, get ready for the ultimate stealth veggie adventure, because this rich and creamy chocolate silk pie is made almost entirely out of cauliflower. Yep, cauliflower. I got the idea from the cauliflower … [Read more...]
Joy, Sorrow, and Gobi Bhurji with Peas
It's been a wonderful, horrible week. The weekend before last, in celebration of Jeff's birthday, we went to visit his parents in Los Angeles. We had the most amazing time, visiting not one but two farmers' markets, touring, dining at all sorts of fabulous restaurants (including Chef Tal Ronnen's … [Read more...]
Wednesday’s Dinner: Busy Bowls
Well, tonight I almost—almost!—broke down and ordered sushi. Because frankly, I was exhausted. First I stayed up late last night creating practice exercises for my tutoring students, then this morning I started on a new writing project for a client, and finally I tutored all afternoon, after which I … [Read more...]