Oh, Yummy Judaism.

Yesterday, Dan and I celebrated Rosh Hashanah with a very yummy Jewish Apple Cake. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah is, in its simplest terms, the Jewish New Year. The holiday is a celebration of a new beginning, and certain foods, such as apples and honey, are consumed [...]

A Chilly Workout Indeed!

Happy Friday! As promised, I have some winter workout tips up my sleeve that I would like to share with you this morning. Now, I am not a fitness expert, but I have been working out for quite some time now — my mom and I did Jane Fonda when I was four — I [...]

It’s Going to Be a Nutty Weekend!

Happy Saturday!!
I have two fabulous recipes that I absolutely have to share with you.
Here is the first, and I will post the other one a bit later:
I made this oh-so-yummy granola from Ellie Krieger’s The Food You Crave on Thursday evening, and I cannot stop eating it. The toasted nuts are so tasty and it [...]

Mac & Cheese the Healthy Way!

Need something quick and healthy for dinner tonight? Check out this recipe from Ellie Krieger’s The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life.
I cooked it up last night, and I was so jazzed by its cheesy goodness and waist-friendly calorie total. It was so yummy!
Macaroni and Four Cheeses
Makes 8 servings.
Cooking spray
1 pound [...]

Weekend Breakfast and a Recipe for You!

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Well, let me correct myself — weekend breakfast is my favorite meal.
Because there is a difference, you see.
The word “breakfast” on a typical day entails for me some whole grain cereal, or eggs and fruit. On a Saturday or Sunday morning, however, that very same word [...]

Health Check for The Day!

→ Did you Know? It takes 2o minutes for your brain to tell your body it’s full, which can be a dangerous equation at free-for-all buffets. Give your brain a head start with these three rules: Begin with a salad, never completely fill your plate –maybe start with only two or three small amounts [...]

The Easter Bunny Just Might Have it Out For Our Rear Ends

I know we just discussed an Eat This, Not That matter yesterday, but because I know many of you are celebrating the holiday weekend — and doing so with a candy overload — I am hoping to advise you a bit on your sugary choices.
I will also attempt to adhere to the advice I am [...]

Start the Weekend Off Right with a Yummy Recipe!

If you have some extra time this weekend, — and you like tofu! — give this recipe a try. Dan made it for me the other night, and I can honestly say it is the best tofu stir fry I have ever had!
Stir-Fried Tofu with Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas and Green Onions
(From Epicurious; Makes [...]

Yummy Noodles for You,Too!

I decided to play chef tonight and make a cold noodle salad. I had seen a similar recipe earlier in the week, and wanted to try and duplicate it. I do not think it is exactly like the one I saw, but it turned out pretty good! Here it is for you to try:
Asian Noodle [...]