Making an edible gift is not only economical, but also a creative way to show your recipient that you truly care and took the time and energy to create something thoughtful. For your nut-loving friends, look no further than maple chipotle nuts, my go-to gift for friends and family.
Read morehealthy holiday 101
Holiday time is here and so are the parties. With the cheese boards, puff pastry wrapped anythings, cookies, and festive cocktails, it can be a challenge to stay on track AND have a good time. Luckily, I've got your back with three holiday appropriate hors d'oeuvres that will not leave you regretful the morning after....well at least about your food choices.
Read moresix ways registered dietitians keep it clean (and indulge) on thanksgiving
Over the past few years I have discussed how to have a healthy and a happy Thanksgiving without the guilt or the need to go up a pant size. This year I recruited some of my favorite NYC - based Registered Dietitians to offer their recommendations on how they keep it clean and consciously indulge on Thanksgiving.
Read morecrunchy radish holiday gift guide
It is that time of year! Check out my curated holiday gift guide for your food lovers, vegheads, or that special crunchy someone.
Read morehealthy holiday series: brussels sprouts + shiitake bacon
Brussels sprouts and bacon - a match made in heaven to some, but for a full on veghead not so much. Enter the shiitake bacon! Crispy, crunchy, brown, and full of umami flavor, these 'shrooms will leave you missing nothing. A Thanksgiving meal is hardly complete without the requisite Brussels Sprouts. Fortunately, gone are the days where these greens receive a look of disgust. These cruciferous veggies can now be a shining star amongst your holiday feast, regardless of your affinity for bacon.
Read morefive things to make this labor day weekend
It is the last weekend of summer. Go out with a bang! Here are 5 things to make this labor day weekend.
Read more4 things to make this 4th
Happy 4th of July vegheads! Whether you are bopping about on a boat in Tahoe, sipping spiked green juice in Montauk, or hiking in the Catskills, here are 4 things to make this 4th.
Read moretired of matzoh? try out these options to keep you happily "k for p" all week long.
For all my Js out there, you may be getting very, very tired of having to replace your rustic and hearty multigrain health bread with matzoh. Here are a few of my favorite ways to style Passover's signature unleavened bread.
Read moremy favorite way to eat brussels sprouts
Well, this is a slight lie because I love brussels sprouts in many, many forms. This is my current favorite way to eat them. I created this recipe when I was in search of a healthier version of the infamous David Chang of Momofuku's brussels. I swapped out the fish sauce for a blend of lime juice, brown rice vinegar, and a little soy, exchanged sugar for maple syrup, and added plenty of hot sauce for that spicy and sweet kick. As an added crunch factor, I threw in thin slices of cucumber and plenty of sesame seeds for garnish and texture.
Read moreA Very Crunchy Radish Gift Guide
Happy Holidays! As usual, I am very behind on my gift purchasing this year. Still on the hunt for some last minute gifts? Here are my picks for him, her, "them", and of course you!
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