Confessions of an Omnivore

Confessions of an Omnivore

To my kids, please know I did what I did because I love you and I want to nourish your growing bodies and developing minds.Here I tell the confessions of an omnivore in honor of Big Red.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

I think adding bacon to a dish is an easy sell, like dropping the mic at the end of your routine, you know you have the crowd in your hands. If that's not enough, it's a one pot meal, super easy to clean up, and super fast to prepare!

Bipolar Nation

Bipolar Nation

Have you ever wondered if you have a mild case of bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is associated with mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. It is nothing to joke about.

15 Detox Foods

15 Detox Foods

Maybe you're not eager to jump into a full detox, but you are interested in flushing a few toxins. Don't worry, I've completely got your back. Here are 15 foods that are well documented to help the body in its natural process of detoxification.

Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad

I love a cold vegetable salad in the middle of the hot summer. This green bean salad is crisp, über flavorful, and has enough healthy fats to meet the Food Foundation criteria of being a nutrient dense recipe.

Plantains with Mango Salsa

Plantains with Mango Salsa

Some countries enjoy the plantain raw like a banana, but for the American palate, I recommend cooking this starchy fruit to bring out the subtle sweetness. Topped with mango' salsa, this dish takes me to the tropics.

Hormones and Exercise

Hormones and Exercise

Why is it that sometimes we have the energy to run around the world and other days we get exhausted just trying to hold down the couch? The answer is in your hormones.

Is Detoxing Dangerous?

Is Detoxing Dangerous?

You should probably know that detoxing can be very dangerous to your health which is why I designed the Food Foundation Detox to teach you how to detoxify your body safely.

The Perfect Quiche Recipe

The Perfect Quiche Recipe

From a chef's perspective, throwing eggs into a beautiful quiche is an easy way to impress. The beauty with the perfect quiche recipe is that anything goes. You can follow my basic guidelines and make this with leftovers you find in the fridge.

Heritage Cooking With Kids

Heritage Cooking With Kids

When my daughter's school presented their annual multi-cultural studies, I decided to share the wonderful treasures of local foods and how to cook them with health and heritage values in mind.