While the weather in Colorado has been confusing lately. . . snow days in May, then 87 degrees 10 days later, etc. I’ve had a few questions from readers about “what is in season?”. To answer the question, I’d love to share a blurb from my book Real Food, Real Simple available here and on […]
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Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite foods at Thanksgiving but when I couldn’t eat gluten or dairy anymore, I was determined to create a recipe that was both healthy-er than traditional pumpkin pie, and delicious too. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I replaced the sweetened condensed milk and trans-fat filled Crisco crust with healthier
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If you’re wondering what on earth a Pumpkindoodle Cookie is, you’re not alone. I made it up. Essentially, its a Snookerdoodle-type cookie with pumpkin puree. . . and boy are these cookies moist and delicious! As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I love to experiment and create recipes for healthy baking that are also quick and
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This quick and easy recipe for Apple Crisp is perfect if you’re on the gluten free diet or if you’re not– either way, it is delicious! This is a healthy baking adaptation from traditional apple crisps with a lot of vitamins and minerals, and a lot less sugar than traditional recipes. This recipe is versatile
This pumpkin mousse tastes like pumpkin pie, minus the crust. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamins and minerals (see The Great Pumpkin post ), so it makes a great ingredient for healthy baking during the holidays. As a Fort Collins nutritionist, I love to take traditional recipes and give them a healthy ingredient upgrade. The maple
We’re seven days out from Thanksgiving! As the countdown to this beloved food-centered holiday continues, I wanted to provide you some food for thought. . . or some recipe ideas for your Thanksgiving feast anyway. These quick and easy recipes use fresh vegetables and healthy baking techniques. They also embody real food nutrition concepts and
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