Archives for June 2013

An Apple a Day

I'm excited to share with you another article of mine that just published over at P&G Everyday!! It's a real thrill to be writing for a brand like P&G and I feel as though I've come full circle--during my days in the marketing group at MTV Networks, P&G was my client. Well, do you want some simple, fresh ideas towards eating healthier? It’s true, what we consume on a daily basis can have a direct effect on our overall health. If we become more thoughtful about the food we eat, pay attention to our cravings, and simply … [Read more...]

Seriously Soupy – Chilled Cucumber Soup w/Dill

It’s Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her here, at My … [Read more...]

Chocolate Pudding Pops

This is one of my favorite recipes on the blog and it's perfect for any hot summer day. I found this recipe for pudding pops on Chocolates and Dreams that immediately peaked my interest. I knew I would have to tweak it to make it kid-friendly (in place of coffee and rum I added in some pure vanilla). Jello Pudding Pops were my childhood fave so, why not try to create something similar from scratch at home? Plus, the recipe is quick and easy (all the ingredients can be found in your well-stocked pantry)—another seamless opportunity to involve … [Read more...]

Pomegranate Banana Smoothie

I've been so busy with year end activities for both of my kids, I really haven't had much time to pull anything together---even breakfasts.  It's safe to say that smoothies have become my go to this week as a change up to our breakfast routine.  Smoothies are quick fix to your morning breakfast scramble and not only are they tasty, if you use frozen fruit and no added sugar, they're healthy too! So, here’s the deal my friends. You don’t really need a recipe to create a good tasting smoothie. In fact, they should be called “Kitchen Sink … [Read more...]