Foodie

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...

"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods" -James Beard I usually stray away from eating too much bread but during pregnancy I'll give myself a pass, especially when it's come to fresh loaf of Noble Bread.  You'll...

In honor of my recently heightened sugar addiction, due to pregnancy no doubt, I would like to pay tribute to one of my many favorite places to indulge.  Most recently because of their closeness to my house and the...

These are the PERFECT no-bake gift for your loved one or simply for you! You may even have most of the ingredients on hand! I think the best part of these is the incredible perfection of sweetness, crunch and chocolate...

With Valentine's Day around the corner, chocolate is on my mind and in my mouth.  I am not one for going out on Valentine's Day for dinner, I'd rather opt for a more unique and maybe less busy experience. ...

Ah yes, the joys of a juice cleanse, my first one but maybe not my last.  If you are like me and haven't done a cleanse before, it can seem daunting.  I'll be honest, I get hangry so I...

My daughter, my first born, did not get her first tooth until she was 16 months old. As much as I adored that pink gummy smile, at some point, I was pretty certain I was going to have to...

I have a very special Foodie Friday for you in honor of National Popcorn Day this coming Monday (1/19)!  Just wait until you see all these delicious treats. It's the perfect snack; low-fat, high-fiber, and oh so filling.  We've been known...

It's that time of year again where so many of us resolve to eat better and get more active (can you relate?)  I don't enjoy dieting, I love eating good food, in moderation...most of the time.  And I'm here...

Happy New Year friends! And happy fresh start to your eating habits, goals, and dreams of trying new things. Today we are bring you a fun take on an incredible classic we have been making for years. Have you...

Welcome to Snooze AM Eatery, the restaurant place I wish I could win free breakfast to for the rest of my life.  I was never a breakfast person, I was a drink a cup of coffee and maybe eat...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. You have seen other awesome How To's from Jessica HERE & HERE! It's that time of year when the cool weather really brings the need for...

If you didn’t know that Culinary Dropout opened up their newest edition in Tempe this past Tuesday, now you do. Head over their quick and have a smashing good time. Even though I have a Culinary Dropout location literally...

  Ok, are any of you sick of avocado toast? Lets be honest, is that even POSSIBLE? We are still obsessed with this perfectly balanced quick option for breakfast or anytime you need a quick snack.   Ingredients: Favorite bread A ripe but firm...

Are you looking for a little break from the turkey and stuffing or looking to grab a bite to eat while enduring the madness of Black Friday shopping?  We suggest heading over to see Chef Bernie Kantak at...

We are loving the holidays over at SEE Salt tv. This season we are especially drawn to anything that is delicious and simple. I adore this WAY TOO SIMPLE recipe and am so thankful to my sweet Swedish friend...

Oh Chef Gio, you know the way to my heart is with a menu full of mouthwatering dishes.  Virtu Honest Craft, is tucked away in Old Town Scottsdale near Indian School and Scottsdale Road, inside the Bespoke Inn.  This...