Ever wondered how some people are able to keep their habits going for months, years, even decades? Finding habits that work long term can be tough. Comfort zones are comforting (hence the name). There is a cozy feeling associated with doing what we have been doing day after day. Yet, wanting to change is normal… Continue reading Finding What Works
The creamy, buttery, decadent avocado. It sure is versatile. It can be used as a garnish or the main event; it can be mashed into a dip, blended into a drink, or sliced into a snack. This mighty fruit sure can be delicious, and that deliciousness has been enjoyed for several thousand years. The… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Avocado
What comes to mind when you think about your kitchen? For me it is peaceful, tranquil, a stress reliever. It brings me joy: where creativity is housed. It is the place where both my belly and soul are nourished. Not everyone shares those same emotions though. Not everyone sees a kitchen as a happy place. … Continue reading How to Prepare More Meals at Home
Cooking shrimp may seem a little daunting or scary at first. They can be delicate to handle – temperature wise, overcooking can happen pretty quickly, and lets face: shrimp is not the cheapest source of protein. Yet, once you become familiar with it, a shrimp dish becomes easy to execute (not to mention tasty). Most… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Shrimp
Ever wonder how some people are able to continuously stay motivated? Why some individuals are able to crush their goals week after week, while others struggle to maintain a goal for more than a couple of days? Well it’s not because they have enormous willpower. It isn’t because they work harder at their goals or… Continue reading The Why Factor
The mighty coconut. It harbors many uses in the kitchen. The meat has been used in both sweet and savory preparations all over the world. The milk and cream make for wonderful additions to just about any sauce, soup base, or dessert imaginable. Its oil was the go-to cooking oil up to the invention of… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Coconut
A lot of change is happening around us right now. With that, a lot of uncertainty has appeared. A cycle of confusion, rage, acceptance. We may not have asked for it, but it is here and we can either go with it or try to fight it. Either way, change is occurring before our very… Continue reading Handling Change, Realistically
Although, nowadays many who think of chocolate tend to associate it with Belgium or Switzerland, the origin story of the mighty cacao bean is traced back to Mesoamerica. The cacao most likely originated in Southern Mexico, where the Olmecs ground the beans with water to create a beverage. Very little sweetener was used in those… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Raw Cacao
There nothing new about chicken in a cream sauce. Tale as old as time. Chicken smothered in cream of mushroom or gravy has been happening for generations. However, it can be challenging to find recipes that involve creamy sauces made for dairy freers because, obviously most sauces include cream. Mimicking that mouth feel can be… Continue reading Southwest Chicken
Cauliflower is part of the cruciferous family. Named after the shape of the petals (the four petals resemble a cross or crucifix), cruciferous vegetables are known for the nutrient-dense properties (yay!). A native of the Middle East, cauliflower made its way to Europe from Cyprus in the 16th century before being found in North America… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Cauliflower
Irazema Garcia 