Hi friends! How was your weekend? Highlights of my days off were visiting Temecula wine country with my cousin on Saturday, who visited for the afternoon to spend some time with me... ...and watching the NY Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles (good for this Giants fan, and much to the dismay of my Eagles' fan husband) + practicing some yoga on the beach on Sunday. And I'm feeling very antsy about tomorrow's election. During this election season, I thought I'd do a post about where each candidate stands when it comes to women's + health issues, but it became so glaringly obvious to me which one should become president and which one is idiotic beyond belief, I decided there was little need to write that type of post. It probably isn't hard to guess which side I'm on in this ... [Read More]
healthy dinner ideas
Cheesy Spinach & Pepper Twice Baked Potatoes [gluten free]
Hi friends! Today I've got a veggie-packed Meatless Monday dinner recipe to share with you... But before I dive into today's recipe, I wanted to first invite you guys to subscribe to my health coaching newsletter if you haven't already! It's a free newsletter that'll be delivered straight to your inbox once every month or two, and it contains recipe and workout ideas, healthy living tips, health coaching offers and more. I'll be sending a new one out later this week, so sign up for it below if you're interested. Subscribe to my newsletter list! * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Getting back to food, it's been awhile since I've shared a savory recipe (beginning of August to be exact). I figured it was time for a new dinner recipe, and this is a good ... [Read More]
Avocado Smashed Corn on the Cob [vegan, gf]
With 4th of July coming up, I know that all of you American foodies are thinking of what to make for your get togethers, am I right?! My hubby and I are going to our friends' place for a party on Saturday, and I've decided to bring a caprese pasta dish and try my hand at making my very first red, white & blue cake (wish me luck!). Today, I've got a recipe to share that would make a healthy, tasty edition to any holiday backyard BBQ, or as a great side anytime this summer! ... [Read More]
Portobello & Red Potato Arugula Pesto Grilled Naan Pizza [vegan]
Hi there! How has the weather been by you guys? For much of May and the start of June, we saw a lot of San Diego's notorious gloomy weather - we refer to it as May grey, June gloom (but no, I'm not complaining!) - but this week, we've been getting lots of sunshine and temperatures in the 70s. This weekend we're supposed to hit 90 degrees for the first time this year... which means I'll probably be having a pool and/or beach day. Time to cut up the watermelon & blow up my new pool float! One thing I love to do during these late sunset days of spring and summer is eat dinner in my backyard. There's something so relaxing about taking a few moments to decompress, take in the fresh, cooler air moving in for the night, and eat dinner with my hubby as we catch up about our days ... [Read More]
Loaded Mediterranean Avocado Toast [vegan]
Hola! While I'm in Mexico eating what's sure to be an abundance of guacamole, today I'm sharing with you a recipe that revolves around the illustrious avocado, but isn't really Mexican-themed... I'm blessed to have my husband for many reasons - one being that he'll try whatever dish I put in front of him. Whoa, when I typed that I just realized that I totally sound like my mom, who loves that A will eat (& usually enjoy) almost anything. She loves when we visit and he eats her leftovers! But I mean, what type of cook doesn't like having a loved one around that'll try all of their creations? Even though A isn't a vegetarian himself, he's open to trying my many vegan and vegetarian dish experiments without complaint. That's why when I received a rare critique from him recently that I ... [Read More]
Tomato, Artichoke & Spinach Pizza Bites
Hello! Whew, it's been a busy week - so busy that I didn't get to do my usual Wednesday blog post yesterday. I've been pretty consistent with a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule for awhile, and it's rare that I'm here on a Thursday...well hi friends! So shall we hop right into the topic at hand? Delicious food, of course. Last year I planted an herb and veggie garden, and out of everything, my tomato plant has flourished the most. It's a total hog that has crowded the rest of my raised garden bed, and at some point last summer it overtook the zucchini plant next to it. As it grows and spreads out of control, we continue tying it to new wooden sticks to hold its different ever-growing branches upright. Certainly no complaints here though, because it's been producing lots of ... [Read More]