No two pregnancies are alike. From person-to-person and even from pregnancy-to-pregnancy for the same person. It’s wild like that. There is no guarantee you’ll check off the typical boxes of symptoms, weight gain, health issues, or even feelings along the way. Some people really seem to enjoy it. They say it’s the best they’ve ever felt and the most attractive.… Read more →
Jackfruit has been popping up all over the place the last couple years. For some, it’s some elusive fruit? Vegetable? Vegetarian/vegan meat substitute? WHAT IS IT. That’s why I’m here. Let me break down what it is, where to get it, and how to prepare it. It’s a fruit, technically. It’s also super ugly. But, you can buy it… Read more →
I wrote about learning to disconnect and then I revealed the beginning feelings of starting a life of freelance work rather than full-time, in-the-office, work-for-someone else work. And they share some common themes. It’s a new way of life and, although it’s not always easy, it’s rewarding in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve caught myself talking about this subject a… Read more →
Whew. That’s a long-ass title. But there are so many good things in these, I couldn’t decide which to showcase. So many blogs put some story here to talk about their day and why they decided to make the recipe. I don’t know, I don’t think you need that context. Here are the important things I do want to… Read more →
You guys. It turns out I really, really like quinoa. You’re probably sick of almost all my recipes including it. But, as a vegetarian, it’s a really great source of protein and it’s just so damned delicious. So, deal with it. I’ve made this for many, many people. Meat-lovers have raved that it’s just as good as their version (or better)… Read more →
Last year, I had a few trips to Santa Barbara/Montecito for work. For one lunch, we went to the Montecito Wine Bistro and I ordered this incredible roasted tomato soup. I haven’t stopped talking about it since. This weekend, I discovered a beefed up version at The Sycamore in Columbus, OH (where I live). It had basil and artichokes.… Read more →
It’s healthy. It’s filling. It’s easy. And it’s delicious. My recipes are always kinda “a little of this, a little of that”, so take that into consideration when it comes to how much veggies to use. I promise, you’re not going to pack this too full. It’s tasty no matter how many veggies you add. … Read more →
Everyone’s doing it – overnight oats or chia seed pudding. The problem (for me) with overnight oats is that it’s packed with carbs. Not that I’m a carb-hater – I’m actually a carb-loader. But I try to stay away in the morning to avoid bloating (and also allow more in my diet later in the day). And chia pudding? I… Read more →
I’m pretty awful at eating breakfast. I mostly drink as much espresso as possible and jam out on work until lunch (early lunch because I’m crazy hungry by 1130am). Sometimes, I’ll eat a handful of almonds – that’s about as serious as it gets. Now that it’s winter, I find myself craving something heartier in the morning. I’ve been… Read more →