5 Reasons To Love Kale (+ Kale Chips Recipe)

It seems that kale has become one of the popular kids these days. Just a few years ago I had never even heard of it, and now it’s consistently the first vegetable on my food shopping list each week. Different foods can certainly become fads for a period of time, but I personally don’t think kale is one of them. Read More

Cranberry, Pomegranate, & Green Tea Holiday Spritzer

Even the phrase holiday spritzer can put the mind in a beautiful place. A place where twinkle lights shine bright in every corner, and the sound of genuine laughter wafts in and out of every room. The holidays are such a joyous time, and they’re already on their way to us. Now is the time for celebration – of whatever you feel like celebrating. Celebrate this day with a homemade holiday spritzer. Read More

How (& Why) To Cook Your Own Beans

Beans and other legumes are awesome. There are so many different types and so many different ways to incorporate them in meals that it’s almost impossible to get sick of them. Lentil soup, bean salad, and don’t even get me started on hummus. I always used to graze over the dry beans section of the food store and go straight for the canned. I had no idea how to cook dry beans — and canned just seemed like an easier option – but it turns out that it’s actually really simple to cook your own beans, and there are benefits to doing this, too. Read More