Foodie

Looking for an easy and healthy dish to feed the fam?  Look no further.  Zucchini noodles are a great alternative to regular noodles and your picky eaters might not even know they are vegetables!  This recipe keeps things simple with olive oil, parmesan cheese...

Happy Friday and Happy National Cheeseburger Day!  I could go on and on about all the great cheeseburgers around town but let's focus on one in particular today.  Let's talk about the The Burger, from Blue Hound Kitchen &...

Ugh, choosing a place to eat out with the fam. I'll admit, as a nutritionist, I'm pickier than most moms because I'm often on the hunt for places that serve something other than macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets....

Let's talk about BBQ because it's almost Labor Day and those two things seem to go together like cookie dough and ice cream (I have a slight obsession).  I'm not the only one with an obsession though.  The people...

This post is sponsored to share about the Grand Opening of Jamba Juice in The Shops at Norterra in Phoenix, AZ. As a long time fan of Jamba Juice I was really excited to take a tour of the new...

The perfect quick and easy breakfast for any mom on the go!  Sometimes, when making sure our family gets fed and out the door in the morning, we can overlook taking care of and feeding ourselves.  Well this egg sandwich makes...

If you're looking for something to do for date night this week, or maybe a night out with your girlfriends, I have a great idea that's completely different from the usual dinner and a movie. How about dinner and...

I was recently asked by a friend where she should go for a nice dinner with the kids.  You know, a place that wouldn't mind loud children or a little mess.  She has a 1 year old and an...

Eating a salad sort of seems like that thing you're supposed to if you want to get healthy. However, in my experience most salad restaurants either: Offer appealing salads that seem good for you but aren't. Offer salads that are good...

This little hidden gem should be added to your must eat list! It's located off the I-17 and Bell, tucked neatly away by Lamar's Donuts.  Banh Mi Bistro is a quick, easy, inexpensive and absolutely delicious any time of...

Love this fun spin on the classic ice cream float recipe. This recipe has apple cider and ginger ale added to vanilla ice cream for a truly delicious treat. INGREDIENTS vanilla ice cream apple cider ginger ale DIRECTIONS Scoop three scoops of vanilla ice cream into a...

Melt is a new comer to the scene and already quite popular in the downtown area and I know why, do you?  They make their ice cream fresh and yes, that makes it local too!  Throughout the year they...

Here ye, here ye!  If you're looking for the best new gathering space, a place to do a little work, maybe grab some food and a drink with a friend, possibly enjoy a swing dance lesson, pinata making or...

It's nearly Independence Day and we've got a tasty grilled meal for you! Read on for a marinade that will take your chicken to the next level! This recipe makes tender, juicy and flavorful chicken. Throw it on the...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

Good morning. It's no secret that we LOVE our coffee! Today's recipe marries the idea of a nice long “cold” brew that is deliciously smooth and bold with the vietnamese style of using sweetened condensed milk for that perfect...

I'm always looking for great, healthy eateries to add to our family's dining out repertoire. Now dining out and healthy eating don't always go hand in hand but here are two strategies I use as a mom and nutritionist...

We recently had the pleasure of touring Queen Creek Olive Mill and were blown away with the experience....pssst you can tour too!  They are Arizona's only producer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and are located in Queen Creek. Their mill boasts over...

Ever since leaving good old Seattle, the town where you can stop, drop and roll to the nearest Thai place and get good grub, I've had a hard time finding decent Thai spots to go in Phoenix.  Sure you...

May day, mayday!!  It's supposed to be 100 degrees today, is summer around the corner or should I continue to be in denial?  In my foodie quest to keep cool this summer, I'll be eating delicious cold treats and...

Mother's Day Granola and Melon The perfect dish to serve on Mother's Day.  Simple, delicious and good for you. INGREDIENTS Numbers correlate to layers of the stack starting from the bottom up. (1) Granola (2) Honeydew finely diced (3) Second layer granola (4)...

Ah yes, eggs benedict, one of my favorite breakfast and brunch items that will typically consist of runny eggs smothered with a not so healthy sauce on top of some delicious and often times creative vessel.  In honor of...

In the heart of urban Phoenix is a great hangout spot and restaurant that serves fresh, health-focused food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Their burgers are plump and juicy, their salads are fresh and light, the pastries are baked...

Happy Spring!!!! I absolutely adore this time of the year! As do my kids. We are slightly obsessed with Easter decorations, daffodils from Trader Joes, and those candy coated chocolate Cadbury Mini Eggs. You know the ones in the...

We think Lucia is just a doll and the story of how Luci's Healthy Marketplace all started is fantastic.  You'll have to find her to ask her about it someday.  What I will tell you is that Luci's makes...