It’s not “ruining a diet,” it’s called “living life”
To tell people who are so committed to a part of their lives that it could be in jeopardy from a single hot dog (or an entire plate full of them) is ridiculous. And it’s part of what is wrong with the “diet culture” in our society. It’s not a fucking diet. It’s just life…
The secrets to a perfectly fancy-pants cheese board (spoiler: it’s dead easy)
I recently assembled a dry run of a dead simple fall-themed cheese board for the upcoming holiday season that I desperately want to share with you. It’s one of those party staples that taps into our inner Lunchable desires while still being totally lush. It’s like cheese and crackers gone upscale. The best part is you just have to slice a little, arrange a little (which you know we love!), and serve.
Pumpkin spice up yo’ life with these fall pumpkin recipes
Are you totally over pumpkin recipes yet?! I never tire of a little basic bish pumpkin spice, so I’m showing you three pumpkin-filled monstrosities of yumminess to serve up well into Thanksgiving season. Extend the goodness as long as you like. We’ve got some pancakes, killer dream bars, and a versatile dip that you can re-purpose in all kinds of ways. Shall we tempt your already-pumpkin spiced taste buds a little more? I say AYE!
Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag
If you’re trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you’re not so into working out, they’re still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let’s grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o’ goodness.
Use up all those summer tomatoes with these easy tomato recipes
If you grow your own tomatoes or simply snag them from your local grocer or farmer’s market, you know that our love affair is almost over. Soon it will be fall and we’ll be rolling around like dogs in pumpkin puree instead. So we need to celebrate the summer fruit veggie fruit(?) that is… the luscious tomato. Here are three of my favorite easy tomato recipes to use up your summer supply.
Ain’t no shame in the calorie counting game: How to erase guilty feelings about eating at parties!
It’s the start of the summer party season for the US. Which means tons of BBQ meat, beers, margaritas and CAKE! You can’t have a party without cake! The perfect time for all that anxiety in your gut to start rising up about your food choices, and just how “good” you’ve been the last weeks. (I’ll talk in a minute about how “being good” actually means nothing, by the way.) But if you’re like me, and have made the choice to start logging your food intake, calorie counting and parties can lead to a lot of anxiety.
3 picnic potluck recipes to win summer
Have you been invited to a bunch of summer picnics and need something really easy and portable to make ahead and take with you to share? These easy summer picnic potluck recipes are just the ticket. Pasta salad, easy refrigerator dough apps, and a summery dessert give you lots of options.
3 easy breakfast recipes to serve a crowd
Having guests over is very unfun if you’re stuck cooking for a large crowd in the kitchen. I’m always looking for ways to make food ahead of time so I can get to more socializing and less stirring on the fly. Here are my go-to easy breakfast recipes to serve a crowd, emphasis on EASY. Let’s see what we’re serving up…