The classic fresh tomato-basil-mozzarella combo is a bright, refreshing addition to a table of dips and heavy appetizers AND assembling on skewers makes it easy to create a festive, wreath-shaped appetizer. Stunning yet simple, this Caprese Skewer Wreath is sure to be a hit at all your gatherings this holiday season!
Read MoreHoliday parties may be canceled this year, but there’s plenty to “Cheers!” to this December with this skinny holiday cocktail!
Read MoreHow do I handle Halloween candy?
My main focus on Halloween or any sugar-laden holiday isn’t on avoiding sugar or even necessarily on policing total sugar intake. Instead, my bigger focus is teaching my kids how to incorporate junk food like Halloween candy into a healthy balanced lifestyle.
Read MoreI love this simple way to “marbleize” eggs using just Cool Whip and food coloring. And I promise I wouldn’t be doing it again — or sharing — if the process really wasn’t THAT easy and fun.
Read MoreWhen I run across holiday ideas that are feasible (and I’m talking 30 minutes or less with little room for failure), I make sure to save them! Here are some of my favorite, super-simple Halloween treats for class parties or neighborhood parties.
Read MoreLabor Day marks the start of Fall on in my mind and on the calendar but definitely not temperature-wise when you live in the South. So if you’re thinking it’s too late for frozen treats, think again! These treats are perfect for September to satisfy your sweet tooth and to keep you cool during those first few weeks of school!
Read More“CHEERS” to 2018, and 2019, I can’t wait to meet you!
Read MoreNeed a last minute gift for friends, teachers or neighbors? I’ve pulled together over ten of my favorite homemade food gifts that are not only YUMMY and EASY to make, but also pretty much FAIL-PROOF. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, a baked good, or a mix in a jar, you’re guaranteed to find the recipe you need for holiday gifts.
Read More“Mama only rolls dough, cuts out cookies and ices them for baby Jesus.” Find out what recipe I use when I do actually pull out the flour and rolling pin.
Read MoreYou’ll love the taste of this seasonal spin on a classic favorite just as much as you’ll love the ease of the recipe! Click here for the recipe!
Read MoreIt’s only three days after Halloween, and I’ve got candy overflowing my kitchen cabinets – not to mention candy wrappers turning up in unusual places all over the house. (Why was there a Starburst wrapper in my bed last night and a Blow-Pop stick behind the sofa cushions?!?) So what do you do with it all? Click here to find out!
Read MoreOne of the biggest misconceptions about dietitians is that we always make the best food choices. Sure, we may have the knowledge to make good or better choices every time, BUT that doesn’t mean that we always do. Check out this post where I share what I do to get myself back on track after overindulgence!
Read MoreIt’s hard to stay on a schedule before a holiday, but regular meals can help and serving more of a snack-like dinner is one trick I’ve had success with. Click here to find some tips on how reduce the stress of holiday snacking by pulling together quick, health meals that kids are sure to eat - WITHOUT complaining!
Read MoreThe pumpkin-spice trend isn’t going anywhere soon. Good news, though — the craze has brought some light to pumpkin as a food and ingredient. I’m sharing a little trivia, nutrition and tips for how to incorporate this great ingredients into your diet. Click here to find out more!
Read MoreDid you know that a full-size candy bar may have different ingredients compared to its snack-size version? AND, did you know that flavors of the same candy may have very different ingredients? Click here to find some great resources to help you find out the facts on food allergens!
Read MoreIf your dad is a grillmaster like mine, look no further for the ultimate gift guide that is sure to have just the right gift for him - at an affordable price. I've got you covered with everything from grilling and basting to flipping and branding. Whether you're looking for a gift for your father, husband, brother, uncle or other, you'll find something that is perfect for him.
Read MoreTo pay tribute to our mothers and grandmothers and any other women in our lives that have taught us a thing or two about home cookin', I have asked friends and colleagues to share with you some of their memories that go along with some of there very favorite recipes from home.
Read MoreDon't have time to sift through all the deals online for the perfect Mother's Day Gift for your favorite foodie? Or maybe you just want to send a not-so-subtle hint to your loved ones of what you'd want this Mother's Day? Don't fret. I've rounded up a list that the women in your life are sure to love. Whether it be your mother - or someone who's like your mother, spouse, grandmother - I've got you covered no matter what your budget.
Read MoreThese Robin's Egg Nest Treats are seriously so much fun to make with kids and are the perfect treat for class parties. I personally love them because they look like I put a lot of time and effort into them, but in reality, I knocked them out in 15 minutes!
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