Since my message as a nutrition writer, media nutritionist, and recipe developer reaches a large audience, you might think I was constantly surrounded by people. On the contrary, I work independently planning and preparing in my office the majority of time. This is the main reason I make...

Let’s first tie up a few loose ends before getting into the shopping haul. Subscriber-Only Giveaway Winner Announced! Congratulations to Kellie for commenting on my egg poacher post and being the randomly chosen winner! The Freezer Challenge ended right before I left for The Greenbrier. Am I...

I have an insatiable desire for Mexican food. The chips and guacamole. The smoky, sultry seasonings. The oozing melted cheese. But it can weigh you down if you opt for enchiladas and chiles rellenos all the time. I work taco salad into my menu...

Over Labor Day weekend I took full advantage of Steve keeping Scarlet while I went to my workout and shopped afterwards. I splurged and drove the extra 15 minutes to Sprouts Farmers Market, a grocery store with locations sprinkled throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, and...

People frequently tell me that they’ve been working out diligently, eating well and experienced a substantial weight loss for the first few months. But then subsequently their body weight or waistline measurement wouldn’t budge. Many times we discover that the explanation is that they continued with...

It’s that time of year again – back-to-school! While the kids may be out of your hair at home, they still need lunches and snacks to keep them energized and primed for learning. Here are some ideas the whole family will enjoy. Make-Ahead Smoothie Smoothies can...

Can you say crazy? Today I shot one live television segment and taped two more segments, all back-to-back. My mommy duties resume in 20 minutes at gymnastics class, so I need to keep this brief. Let’s talk eggs. You’ve probably seen my perfectly cooked, round,...

I typically turn off the TV as soon as the weekend morning show ends and the first food gadget or weight loss miracle infomercial begins. The Magic Bullet gift from my in-laws has been my only personal experience with these goods, until now. I caught...

I needed a handful of things from the store last night so I headed to my Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market. I had just picked Scarlet up from preschool and its smaller size makes it easier to get in and out quickly. Of course...

Steve had a birthday this weekend which we celebrated with dinner and a movie Friday night. We resorted to pushing our group celebration off until September due to conflicting schedules. Our favorite pizza joints in the Phoenix area include Pizzeria Bianco (when we can bear the 2-3 hour wait),...