A (mostly) Healthy Blog

Recipes, health tips & my wellness journey from a (mostly) healthy chef

Month: February 2017

  • Chia Pudding 101…the Options are Endless

    I think it’s hysterical that something I used to grow on my kitchen counter as a “pet” has now become a refrigerator staple. I make a big batch early in the week and have it on hand for a quick breakfast, lunch, post-workout snack or dessert. Once you know the basic formula you can customize…

  • Cacao, Date & Nut Bars with Sea Salted Coconut & Cacao Ganache

    These bars are nutritional powerhouses – full of antioxidants, minerals, fiber, protein, healthy fats and raw chocolate! Plus they’re free of gluten, dairy, soy and eggs, and sweetened with dried fruit and just a touch of raw honey. I could start listing their many uses…but I think you should make them instead and then tell…

  • Crunchy Cabbage, Cashew & Chicken Salad with Coconut-Red Curry Dressing

    I love salads. Period. But I’m not talking about romaine and cherry tomatoes here – I want them to be complex and colorful, and full of contrasting textures and flavors. And I want them to be nutrient-dense powerhouses. Around the holidays when I put in an epic day of shopping at the mall, I usually…

  • Kale, Pineapple & Coconut Smoothie

    Did you overdo it on Valentine’s chocolates and then vow to workout extra hard at the gym for the rest of the week? Good for you! But you’ll feel a lot better if you also make this smoothie. It will keep you fueled and energized, enhance the detoxifying properties of exercise and even relax your…

  • This is Love

    Happy Valentine’s Day! I wrote this post 2 years ago when I was living in the Philippines. I like reading it on this day as a reminder of our Father’s love. Hope you enjoy it as well! ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. One year ago today, I was snowed-in my Cambridge apartment, crying over the end of a relationship…

  • Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake

    It’s almost Super Bowl weekend and in addition to thinking about the big game, you should really be thinking about upping your brunch game. How might one do that, you ask? Make this blueberry dutch baby pancake! Right, and ruin ALL my New Year’s resolutions to go grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, taste-free & fun-free? Not at…