The Deadly Truth About Sugar Ever heard someone say: “Buy Agave Nectar over honey because it’s much healthier! It’s a natural sweetener.” I so bought into this claim, but the truth of the matter is that it couldn’t be further from the truth. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Golly…I wish wish wish… Continue reading The Deadly Truth About Sugar
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Sugar on Your Brain
Sugar on Your Brain I have a sugar problem. There. I said it. I crave it like mad and have never met a HoHo, Ding-Dong or bowl of Malted Milk Ball ice cream, doughnut, cupcake or piece of chocolate salted caramel cake that I don’t like. Even thinking about it makes me drool. This is… Continue reading Sugar on Your Brain
Alcohol Use During the Holiday Season
Recently I came across a fabulous article about alcohol use during the holiday season. It was pretty perfect timing, I have to say. As we enter the holiday season, filled with parties, bubbly and amazing food, each year I join the legions and put on a few lbs. In fact – in the spirit of… Continue reading Alcohol Use During the Holiday Season
Healthy Alternative to Halloween Candy
The biggest Silver Lining of the week was being introduced to Foodbabe.com. Holy moly do I ever have a hugmongous girl crush! Before our daughters went to yoga, a mom and I were talking about our dread of Halloween…and the candy. In addition to trepidation about the manic excitement and the ingestion of sugar, we shared a… Continue reading Healthy Alternative to Halloween Candy
Friday’s Fixin’s: Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing What’s Christmas time without Gingerbread cookies? I can’t imagine! Today’s recipe comes straight from dear Maili Brocke, my dear friend and chef extraordinaire. By all accounts, her gingerbread cookies are legendary. Suddenly Seven and I will be trying these this weekend. Without further ado, here is Maili! ———————— Gingerbread Cookies… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Gingerbread Cookies
Friday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe Last week, we had some friends over for dinner and for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out what to make for dessert. I was hankering for something chocolate-y and sweet, but I didn’t want to rock the scale, if you know what I mean! My first thought was: chocolate… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Friday’s Fixin’s: from The Solvang Bakery
On Tuesday, I arrived home to find the most amazing and glorious gift from dear Maili, her mom Susan and sister Melissa. Oh dear heavens was I ever super surprised and deeply grateful. Maili’s family owns the (amazing!) Solvang Bakery. Located about 45 minutes away from Santa Barbara in the beautiful town of Solvang, the bakery is… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: from The Solvang Bakery
Perfect Thanksgiving Pies Pop Up | Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Perfect Thanksgiving Pies Pop Up Today, I’m excited to announce the arrival – just in time for Thanksgiving – of a Perfect Pie Pop Up (oh how I do love alliteration!). This project is a collaboration between two of my favorite Elizabeth’s: Elizabeth Colling (baker extraordinaire and Martha Stewart Food Editor) and Elizabeth Messina (photographer extraordinaire). For this… Continue reading Perfect Thanksgiving Pies Pop Up | Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Friday’s Fixin’s: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins To me, fall is synonymous with pumpkin. I love anything and everything pumpkin. They are beautiful to display, colorful and always welcoming. Oh and the taste of pumpkin (& it’s seeds!), warms my tummy and lifts my spirit. When my dear friend Chef Maili Brocke suggested that we cook (vegan & gluten free!) pumpkin… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
Silver Lining Discoveries: Black + Blanco Sandcastles
One of my absolute new favorite snacks is Black + Blanco Sandcastle cookies. My oh my oh my! I first learned about them from Amy, the owner and proprietor of Isabella Gourmet Foods. She let me sample one in her shop and I bought a package on the spot. These are some super special cookies. The Black… Continue reading Silver Lining Discoveries: Black + Blanco Sandcastles