I’ll admit, I love this holiday. Why? Because I love any and every excuse to eat Mexican food! (Seriously. I love it, and could eat it all the time.) Yeah, I know it may very well be more of an American holiday than a Mexican one, but that’s not going to stop me from noshing on some fajitas and splurging with a little extra guacamole. However with all the delicious Mexican options it’s easy to go overboard with the chips, dips, and margaritas.
Read MoreYeah, we all know that these lovely cocktails are calorie bombs and bloating just waiting to happen. But did you know your biggest caloric enemy in the margarita is the prepackaged margarita mix? There are "light" mix versions available, but their taste is less than extraordinary and the way I see it, is if you’re going to splurge ENJOY your splurge!
Read MoreOkay, I'm not going to lie to you. Cauliflower? I was skeptical. The only time I'd ever eaten cauliflower before was when it was the only thing left on the sad veggie tray someone brought to the party in attempt to be healthy. Oh, and covered in ranch dressing. (Side note... I am that person that brings veggies to parties now... just saying.)
Read MoreThe weather is warming up, and all I can think about right now is fresh veggies! I love veggies all year round, don’t get me wrong. But while in the cooler months I steam, roast, and add veggies to soups and stews when it gets warmer I just want them fresh! There’s something about that cool, crisp taste of fresh fruits and veggies that I just can’t get enough of.
Read MoreYou know the feeling. The knot in your stomach, the overwhelming nausea mixed with heat flashes, the realization that you aren't as young as you used to be, and the promise to never do it again. Of course, you don't realize it while it's happening; it feels so good to indulge. But you pay for it later.
What is this horror I speak of? None other than the dreaded "foodover".
Read MoreOkay… so I said it last week, and I’ll say it again… I love pumpkin. So this morning I decided to try what’s been all over Pinterest… a homemade pumpkin spice latte.
So here's the recipe we're working with...
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