We love beef stew in the fall, especially on a cool, rainy autumn night. There is something hearty, nourishing and warming about a nice, steaming mug of stew. It took me awhile to find a ‘go to’ recipe for stew. I tried so many different recipes out there but never really loved any of them. Then, I stumbled upon a … Read More
Chocolate: Health Food for the Soul – 40 Real Food Chocolate Recipes
Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well not really—but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious—many people eat chocolate at least several times a week. Which begs the question… Is Chocolate Good for You? The answer is both yes and no. There are many health benefits of chocolate. Chocolate has … Read More
Nourishing Hot Chocolate with Superfoods
Here in Chicago, we are in full on winter! We have snow covering the ground, temps dipping into the single digits at night. It is time of boots, hats, mittens and puffy coats. My daughter loves playing in the snow. And, I mean LOVES. She bundles up and heads out to the backyard, making snow forts, snow angels, building snow … Read More
Tips on How to Handle Holiday Stress
The holidays are supposed to be a magical time…a time for friends, family, good food, laughter. I always sit and stare at my elaborate Christmas Village (yes I have one) and wish I was living there…on the fluffy snow, with the warm glow of a fire behind leaded glass windows, dressed in holiday clothes singing carols. I feel like I … Read More
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – with Superfoods!
Are you a fan of pumpkin pie? How about pumpkin pie for breakfast or a snack? With this delicious smoothie, you have all of the flavors of pumpkin pie in a glass! This fall, I was thinking of different things to do fall flavors: pumpkin and squash, cinnamon and nutmeg. A pumpkin pie smoothie seemed like the perfect idea! I … Read More