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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People like “stuff”. We tend to hold onto it year after year. There is a saying that goes, “You have to get rid of the old to make way for the new.” If you are feeling stuck or stagnant in your life, try spring cleaning. This is a time of rebirth and renewal. Throw out
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It’s been a whirlwind week and I’m sure you can relate. The buzz and hubbub around the holidays is both exciting and stressful in many ways. If you’re still wondering what to give those hard-to-buy-gifts-for people on your list. . . why not make them something that they will really enjoy? Healthy cookies, healthy snacks.
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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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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
