Coffee is one of my not-so-guilty pleasures. As I believe in healthy moderation, I generally limit myself to 1-2 cups a day so I like to make that cup count! My favorite morning ritual is to sip a delicious cup of coffee while I plan my day. This is my first curated collection of […]
Get Supermarket Healthy With Melissa D’Arabian
When it comes to eating healthier, one of the common complaints I hear is “Healthy foods are too expensive and too time consuming to prepare.” Okay, that is two common complaints. While I personally feel it is worth some investment of time and resources, we do need to be practical. For that reason I love […]
The Portlandia Cookbook Delivers!
The Portlandia Cookbook by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and Jonathan Krisel has it all. Humor, beautiful pictures and delicious recipes. Yes, delicious recipes! I decided to test one recipe, and it was a hit! Note: this review was originally posted on my old blog slysamgettingfit.blogspot.com on December 16,2014. I just came to my attention that […]
Ozeri Makes The Perfect Omelet Frying Pan
I found the perfect omelet pan! It is not just for omelets, but the 8″ Ozeri Green Earth Frying Pan is perfect for a 2 or 3 egg omelet. It also works well for frying, poaching or sautéing single servings of just about anything. I received one 8″ Green Earth Frying pan from Ozeri […]
South Indian Coconut Shrimp Curry Recipe
I love spicy food and I like trying new things. And I also like to eat healthy most of the time as it is a big part of being and feeling fit. This South Indian Coconut Shrimp Curry Recipe is excerpted from the cookbook 150 Best Indian, Asian, Carribean & More Diabetes Recipes by Sobia […]
Vino Aria Wine Aerator and Pourer Gives Wine a Breath
A glass of wine is always nicer when it has time to breath. Vino Aria Wine Aerator and Pourer is designed to help wine breath as you pour it into your glass. Close up of my Vino Aria Wine Aerator and Pourer #redwine Disclaimer: I received a Vino Aria Wine Aerator and Pourer for review […]
Moosewood Cookbook Still Delights After 40 Years (Review)
The Moosewood Cookbook (40th Anniversary Edition) by Mollie Katzan is not only a lovely vegetarian cookbook, but it is a piece of Americana from the 1970s. Vegetarians, Omnivores and history buffs alike will delight in this book. The Moosewood Cookbook 40th Anniversary Edition by Mollie Katzan is a beautiful, large format vegetarian cookbook FTC Disclosure: […]
Using a Pocket Scale For Nutrition Portion Control Tutorial and Review
A good scale can be a “dieters” best friend. In this case, I am talking about a kitchen or food scale. I use to be resistant to using a food scale, but now I find it the easiest way to accurately log food intake and control portion sizes. I love that a food scale allows […]
