Raw Milk
Our Saturday beach plans were cancelled due to rain at the beach and left us looking for a family Saturday morning adventure. We ended up at a farm. Not just any farm: Calico Dairy Farm. A raw milk...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Skinny Pig Pizza Shack
Do you tend to frequent the same restaurants over and over again? Isn't it getting boring? I was bored with our usual and decided to look to Yelp for a new recommendation. We ended up at this new jewel...
View ArticleNew Partnership Coming
Nutrition can be a tough business because everyone wants to make a dollar and sound nutrition is typically not the easiest or most tempting option. We love to opt for the "lose 10 pounds in 7 days...
View ArticleRevolutionary meal planning system to simplify your life and provide healthy,...
Today, I am honored to introduce you to Cook Smarts. I met this amazingly talented and passionate lady, Jess Dang, who has developed a brilliant company, Cook Smarts. It was developed in order to...
View ArticleIs Your Cookware Dangerous?
When it comes to cookware, I am not fancy. I don't feel any need to impress anyone with my cooking tools and to be honest my pots and pans have been functional for the past 6 years, and I never gave...
View ArticleBest way to eat Kale
It is national kale day! Happy national kale day!! How do you eat kale? My sister adds kale to anything it seems. She somehow makes it taste delicious. I, on the other hand, am not a huge kale fan. For...
View ArticleMost Americans spend more time on the couch than in the kitchen
https://mealplans.cooksmarts.com/refer/O3T7T Do you spend more time on the couch than in the kitchen? If you want to eat well, look good, and feel great, you must adopt a healthy lifestyle. One...
View ArticleBlack Friday Deal
Cook Smarts is offering an amazing Black Friday deal. You will not regret this! It is a great way to learn to cook and branch out beyond your same cooking rotation! Start eating real, fresh food every...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Does it get any better than family and delicious food? My heart and belly are full, and I have so much to be thankful for. I hope you...
View ArticleHow to Care for your Postpartum Body
It is truly miraculous to experience pregnancy. An entire human being is knit together in your own body. It is a privilege and honor to bring new life into the world. As I await the arrival of my...
View ArticlePostpartum Weight loss: PHASE 1
You body was completely overtaken by another human for the past 10 months. He or she changed what foods you liked, made you more hungry, gave you heartburn and maybe altered your exercise regimen. Now...
View ArticleNew Year, New You
Planning for the new year may have been on the to do list but never got done. This is your chance! Grab a pencil and paper or open notes on your phone and start jotting down some of your dreams! What...
View ArticleDietitian in the Mitten
Baby it's cold outside! We recently moved back to the great northern state of Michigan. We loved our time in North Carolina and Texas, but it is time to be closer to family. I only lived in Michigan...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Zoup!
Did you enjoy snopocolypse 2016? There is something wonderful about a few days of snow, everything shutting down and snuggling under a big blanket by a warm fire. The frigid temps make me long for...
View ArticleSmoothies
Sweet, cold, refreshing and boasting with health benefits, or so I always thought. Jamba Juice, Smoothie King and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are some of the big franchises but even Starbucks, Duncan Donuts...
View ArticleSpring Break Swimwear
In a few short weeks, spring break will be here! Warmth, sunshine, water, and along with that comes time to get back into a swim suit! Those of us who have been bundled up for the last 4 months in...
View ArticleGuest Post: Braces Tips & Tricks
Today we have a guest post from an orthodontist! I love to collaborate with other professionals that like to help our readers eat well, look good and feel great! Please welcome Dr. Kadan to Abrea...
View ArticleBox Appetit by Black+Blum
I wish every day I could put on a fancy outfit and try a new lunch spot with a friend, but my life is hardly that glamorous. Most days, I eat leftovers for lunch. It is nutritious, economical and...
View Article5 Bad Behaviors Preventing Weight Loss
People often find me because they feel frustrated and confused by nutrition. They want desperately to lose weight, feel better, and more confident, but nothing they have tried has worked. The demands...
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