We can plan ahead, have the best intentions and still find ourselves in a food rampage. “I’m weak.” “I have no willpower.” “I’ll start over on Monday.” How many times have you said these things to yourself? There are a few reasons we find ourselves eating out of control and it’s not as simple as […]

One of my all-time favorite things to eat during the winter is a hearty vegetable soup. Winter doesn’t last long in Austin but it does get surprisingly cold and, since my blood as thinned out to survive the crazy heat of summer, I need all of the warming power I can get on our chilly […]

Gluten-free eaters no longer have to feel deprived of one of the best dishes of Thanksgiving- the STUFFING. Cauliflower is my go to for gluten-free recipes such as rice, and pizza crust and now for this amazing Gluten-Free Sausage and Apple Stuffing.  Every bit as rich and savory as the traditional heavy breaded dish, this […]

While browsing the many varieties of greens at my Farmers Market visit this week I stumbled upon a type I’ve never seen before.  A luscious green color with curling tendrils and delicate leaves, these new greens instantly caught my eye. I was excited to learn that they were pea shoots and  I was even more […]

It always shocks me when I hear my friends say that they are sick of salad… until the truth comes out that they are actually sick of having the SAME salad every day. Lettuce, carrots, cucumbers…yeah-boring. What many people don’t realize is that salad doesn’t necessarily need to have lettuce as a base. Salad is […]

My NZ Nourish Bowl was featured in this month’s Austin Fit Magazine. If you haven’t tried this yet it’s a must. Super easy to make and it has it all- protein, healthy fats, tons of veggies and lots of colors. Plus the raw kraut adds an immune boosting punch.  -Start with a base like cauliflower […]