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  • Buckwheat crepes

    I woke up this saturday thinking about buckwheat pancakes (I usually wake up thinking about food!), and ended up inspired to make these as something a little special.  I was so happy with how they turned out!  I want to make more and keep them around for quick breakfasts and snacks, they’re so versatile.  Buckwheat flour is […]

  • Food Labeling Exposed!

    An awesome article on food labeling tricks and falsehoods appeared today on yahoo.  Here’s a sampling of the fascinating doozies that the article exposes: Some products that advertise that they “contain whole grains” actually use carmel color to mimic the brown color that would appear from whole grains, while containing almost none of the good stuff.  […]

  • Soothing Soup

    Is the winter cold and lack of sun getting you down?  Here’s a great way to warm your body and soul and rejuvenate your entire system.  This recipe has nutritious dark greens, creamy potatoes, and satisfying spicey chorizo sausage, which pairs incredibly with the greens.  (If your kids, or grown-up “kid” doesn’t like greens, pairing […]

  • My New Favorite: The Taco Bell Drive Through Diet

    And by new favorite I mean new favorite example of insanity.  Yes it’s that time again..the New Year has arrived and diet commercials are out in force.  Ready to prey on our earnest desires to better ourselves, the diet industry has become big, big business.  Americans now spend $35 billion a year on diet products – […]

  • Women's Wellness Workshops – Thank You!

    Thanks so much to all of the wonderful women who attended one of my Women’s Wellness Worshops this weekend.  You are all fascinating, intelligent and beautiful women.  I truly hope that you discovered one or two ways to nuture yourself – every day – so that you can thrive and achieve your life’s goals.  At the risk of sounding […]

  • Wheat Berry Salad

    This recipe is one of Jacob’s new favorites .  He literally can’t get enough.  I think the flavor combined with the chewiness of the grains makes it really satisfying.  I can only take the credit for discovering it, though, as it’s directly from Whole Foods’ website.  This “salad” is great as a meal or a side, […]

  • Welcome

    This is where you will find my thoughts on things like Food, Health, Public Policy, and Life in general. You will also find healthy recipes posted here from time-to-time so check back often. Cheers, Alissa