Incredible Health Benefits of Sprouts!
I’m going to plant a seed in your mind… … and I hope that by the time you finish reading this blog post, that tiny seed will have sprouted into a garden of healthy ideas! Pun totally intended š To Read More
How to Make Veggies Taste Great for Toddlers, Part 1
When I started writing this post, I titled it How to Get Toddlers to Eat Veggies. But that just didn’t fit with my food & nutrition philosophy. I start each cooking class by explaining that my goal is to “make Read More
Meal Prep: Step by Step
I have a confession to make. Prior to having our first child, I was never a fan of the concept of meal prepping. Since cooking is a hobby for me, I would spend about an hour making dinner most nights. Read More
Eating for Immunity!
It’s almost spring, but ironically it’s April and we are still in winter/flu/immune system mode! It seems as though all we have heard about lately isĀ the Coronovirus. While it’s always imperative to wash your hands, sanitize handles, and be careful Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Salads!
As the temperature rises, there is no better time to indulge in hydrating, cooling, and energizing summer salads! While fresh fruits and vegetables are important to eat all year long, they have a special benefit in the summer of providing Read More
Healthy Cooking… for ALL ages!!
Kids in the Kitchen: Lil’ Chefs Project! I am a member of the Junior League of Columbia, which is a women’s service organization dedicated to serving the local community. Each league year, members sign up for a “placement” on a Read More
5 Benefits of Eating Seasonally!
Each season, Mother Nature provides a unique selection of foods, designed to nourish our bodies with the exact nutrients we need to thrive in the current climate. ~For example, summer fruits (such as stone fruits) are plentiful providers of beta-carotene Read More
Dinner in 10 Minutes or Less – YES!
Eating Healthy on a ‘Time Budget’! You get home late. You’re starving. You reach for the pre-packaged, preserved, or prepared food. It’s got 1500mg of sodium, a handful of chemicals you’ve never heard of, and some hydrogenated oils but you Read More
Salmon Never Tasted So Good!
Happy November! This post was inspired by two of my dear friends who were also my wonderful college roommates! I had the pleasure of catching up with them at a wedding this past weekend (congratulations, Huntley & Keith!!!!), andĀ since I Read More
The Story Behind “Heather’s FAMOUS Hummus!”
The post you have all been waiting for…….. The question I get asked most frequently is, “how do you make your hummus?” Until now, there was no simple answer. Sometimes the chickpeas were from a can, sometimes they were cooked Read More
