Recipes

You plugged your nose as a child when your mother cooked them, hid them in your napkin at dinner time, and probably even bribed your siblings to eat them for you. That's right.  I'm talking about Brussels sprouts. I'll be the...

*Please consult with your physician before beginning any detox program. Are you feeling sluggish? Is your skin looking a little rough?  Having trouble concentrating, losing weight, or struggling with digestive issues? Well, it might be a good time for a detox. Detoxing...

If you're looking for a good excuse to indulge in some chocolate on Valentine's Day, you have come to the right place. To begin, studies have shown that, in small amounts, dark chocolate can act as a natural mood booster...

It can be difficult to get out of bed on some mornings- especially during the winter months when big fluffy pillows and comforters are so warm and inviting. But you know what motivates me to get moving each day? Food. There's nothing...

Even though I have a fairly healthy, clean lifestyle, I never hold back during the holidays when it comes to indulging in my favorite foods, and this year was no exception. Unfortunately, I wasn't exactly indulging in rice cakes and...

At just two years old, my son's list of preferred foods is about as long as he is tall. If you can relate, you understand how frustrating it can be to try to get a child to eat. That's why...

Certainly, the holiday season can be the best time of the year, but on the flip side, there's the busy shopping malls, the financial drain, and trying to find the perfect presents for everyone on our lists. That's why I...

Believe it or not, molasses, the thick syrup used in traditional gingerbread recipes, actually has many health benefits.  It is rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium, can help us grow healthy hair, has cancer fighting properties, protects the heart,...

According to Andy Williams, the legendary singer of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", this is the "hap-happiest season of all".  While I will certainly not disagree, Mr. Williams did fail to mention that this is also...

There's nothing like a nice, hot cup of something to warm you up, get your day started or settle you and yours down in the evening. .  But typical go-to drinks such as herbal tea, instant hot chocolate, and...

Already sick and tired of  turkey sandwiches and the never-ending supply of leftover green beans in the fridge? How about reinventing leftovers, such as turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, into new and interesting dishes? Read on to...

If you had asked me five years ago to describe a typical vegetarian Thanksgiving, I would have used words like bland, boring, and tasteless, and I am sure that many people would have agreed with me. In recent years, however,...