Sometimes the simplest foods are the best, and this sautéed spinach is no exception. A little garlic, olive oil and lemon can make a lovely green a bite of heaven in just a few minutes time. This dish is healthy and satisfying, and a favorite for nights when I want to walk away from the [...]
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This Ice Cream, with no cream or sugar added, is AMAZING. Seriously. You will not believe how close to the real deal this creamy dream is. You can make this 100% vegan by omitting the Greek Yogurt from the recipe. And if you’re a vegan that doesn’t eat Honey, you can substitute for all Sorghum, [...]
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Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite Southern staples. The sweet, melt in your mouth texture is heaven on plate. It is just an added bonus that they’re so good for you. Ideally for a hash you would make a uniform cubed dice. I wasn’t thinking that far ahead when I went into the zone [...]
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Pimento Cheese is a Southern staple and one of my all time favorites. A friend from Portland visited me in Durham, NC and tried it for the first time and fell in love. You can substitute any cheese you like, but choose two or three that have a nice contrast in flavor. You can also [...]
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I’ve been making this simple dish for years and I recently revamped it. It had been a while since I made it and when I had my first bite this afternoon I remember why it was a staple in my kitchen for years. It is easy to make, super tasty, heats up easily and travels [...]
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Last week I started my Mindful Eating Plan and the first recipe I made was Langostino Tails with Brussels Sprouts and Kale. Langostino is a Spanish word used to describe the meat of a Squat Lobster which is actually more of a crab. Regardless of what it is, it is tasty. You can also use [...]
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I recently posted about a Mindful Eating Plan I created for myself and am implementing for the next month. Below is a list of foods that meet that plan, and that I’ve been eating the past week. I’ll start posting recipes for Mindful Eating that will be designated with an “ME” in the title. You [...]
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The January/February 2012 edition of Edible Louisville is out and I am totally stoked because yours truly was given the wonderful opportunity to write an article for the publication. The article focuses on the Kentucky Food Bloggers, a group I joined last year that writes about the love of food and farming across the Bluegrass [...]
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I love food (I mean, hello, you’ve seen this blog). The idea of not eating what I want when I want seems abysmal. I’ve never dieted (the mere word makes me cringe). However, I so want to eat more mindfully for the next month and see what happens and how I feel. There are numerous [...]
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