Recently, I hopped in the car for a longish solo drive to a meeting in Western MA. While not technically a road trip, the familiar wafts of gas station coffee reminded me how much I miss being on the road! We all know what it's like to pull long hours on the road...and how unhealthy … Continue reading Road Trip Diet: My Top 10 Roadfoods
[Secretly Healthy] Creamy Cape Cod Clam Chowder
Growing up on Cape Cod meant that every restaurant in town had to serve their version of the creamy clammy chowder that we hold so near and dear to our hearts - even if all that creamy fatty goodness goes straight to our arteries. Traditionally, New England Clam Chowder means a heavy, fatty, creamy, sentimental, and … Continue reading [Secretly Healthy] Creamy Cape Cod Clam Chowder
No Crackers. No Problem.
I've had some bad luck making crackers... CRACKERS, of all things. Too soggy, too burnt, too spicy -- you name it and I've screwed it up... in cracker-form. BUT tonight, I broke the cracker-curse. I found a very forgiving & simple recipe for crisp and tasty - not to mention QUICK - crackers. If you're craving cheese … Continue reading No Crackers. No Problem.
The Elusive Sky Juice Cocktail Recipe
If you've never been to the Bahamas, there's a chance you've never heard of this drink. Sky Juice - as it is locally known by the bahamians - is so good you might never reach for vodka soda ever again. (Or at least not until bikini season... lets' be honest...) Even then, nothing goes better … Continue reading The Elusive Sky Juice Cocktail Recipe
Your secret WOW dish involves: Smoked Fish Stock
Normally I stay away from fish stocks unless I'm going all-in with a chowder or asian soup. Fish stock is sometimes [expectedly] fishy and thin, not adding too much oomph to the final dish. It needs to really get dressed up to stand up to the bold flavors that tend to find their way into my kitchen. But now, … Continue reading Your secret WOW dish involves: Smoked Fish Stock
Serious Ice Cream: Balsamic Feta Cheesecake Ice Cream
Sounds decadent, right? It's not as diet-busting as you'd think, which is a really solid bonus because bathing suit season is just around the corner. Maybe this creation sounds a little suspicious too: feta and balsamic in my ice cream? This isn't a salad! ... but trust me on this: feta and balsamic are much … Continue reading Serious Ice Cream: Balsamic Feta Cheesecake Ice Cream
Sprouting Sprouts from Seed
Here is a quick update on sprouting your own sprouts - it works! In about 3-4 days, the little sprout seeds grow into fresh sprouts - at a fraction of the cost of store-bought sprouts. Plus you can decide what sort of sprouts you're in the mood for - there are so many more options … Continue reading Sprouting Sprouts from Seed
It’s Science: 10 Tips for Longevity from Rhonda Patrick
Since Donald and I got engaged (woooo!) things have have been a little crazy. We've been in the car a lot, visiting family every weekend, and so we listen to a lot of podcasts. Today we heard from Rhonda Patrick on the Joe Rogan show - she's a big proponent of gut microbiome research, which … Continue reading It’s Science: 10 Tips for Longevity from Rhonda Patrick
Azores Part 4: What to wear in the Azores
If I had to summarize Azorean style in one word, it would be "practical". The locals seemed to follow the practical-trend, probably because there is so much fun stuff to do, there just isn't time to fuss over styles or trends. Locals on Sao Miguel seemed very western in their styles - the clothing choices … Continue reading Azores Part 4: What to wear in the Azores
No-Cream Ice Cream Made with Almond Milk
I'm taking a quick break from my Azores saga to talk about ice cream... because it's always time for ice cream... and this ice cream base gives you yet another reason to love it. This is a relatively healthy custard ice cream base that is great on it's own (or pairs great with pie!), but … Continue reading No-Cream Ice Cream Made with Almond Milk
