Roasting Veggies 101

We got our first significant snowfall last weekend. I used the unexpected snow day to prep some of the veggies I had around (including acorn squash from a recent Hungry Harvest delivery). It was a perfect time to make some kale chips! They were a great snack to have around whenever the munchies hit. Even…

Farro Tabbouleh with Feta and Dill

I’m a big fan of parsley and not only as a pretty green garnish on a plate. I love recipes where you can really taste it. So the traditional Mediterranean salad, tabbouleh, is a favorite of mine. Here, I sub in farro – a yummy, chewy ancient grain – for bulgur wheat. I love me some bulgur, especially because it’s so…

Citrus-Studded Chop Salad with Salmon and Arugula

It’s the first week of my healthy eating challenge and although I’ve done well sticking with the austere parameters, I had a few “processed food moments.” On Wednesday, I toed the line by ordering the “Healthy Wrap” and a Coke Zero from the cafe in my building. The sandwich is pretty much a vegetable salad…

January: The Most Well-derful Time of the Year

January is one of my very favorite months of the year. It seems like everything is focused on wellness. Healthy living-related content is everywhere you look: morning news, magazines, social media, you name it. One of my best friends has organized a 30-Day Clean Eating and Fitness challenge as a reset. I agreed to participate…