Prior to moving to California, we lived in Chicago for nine years. We lived in a neighborhood we loved, filled with amazing restaurants and we definitely had our favorites. But when family and friends came to visit, it was often challenging to find a restaurant that everyone could agree upon. As a...
Happy Halloween! My boys haven’t arrived home from school yet, so I don’t have a Halloween photo to share. But I love this tag I found on the kale I purchased at Whole Foods this morning and had to share it with you. I was out of kale and didn’t have...
Curried Lentil Salad is one of our favorite summer meals. It’s fresh, light, and a great use of the cucumbers from our CSA basket. Best of all, it is the perfect meal for days when we’re out all afternoon and in need of a nutritious meal when we return home. This...
If you ask any member of my family, this kale salad is hands down our absolute favorite. And it has been for more than two years. In fact, I make it nearly every week. Our second grader has asked me to make it for his holiday party at school two...
I love chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). They’re packed with protein, fiber, iron, zinc and a host of other phytonutrients. And as a result, they have enormous health benefits. They help regulate blood sugar, provide digestive tract support, lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease and have a positive effect on...