We love St. Patrick's Day! It's the beginning of spring and everything's green. The rain blends into sunny days and all we can think of is the hope of gold at the end of every rainbow.

My most secret quirky trait is a fascination with sexy foods. I can't help it, I find food irresistible when it dances with the senses. This is the fun list where healthy meets sexy.

Yes, they are marketed as low-fat, but the bottom line is "low fat" is a marketing tool to convince us that we are eating a "healthy" product that will not make us gain weight.

The truth is you can survive, albeit for a much shorter lifespan, on 6 hours, but you will thrive for longer, healthier life on 7 or more. We should sleep all night, peacefully until the spike in cortisol wakes us up in the morning again.

What is better than a no bake cookie? One that tastes great and is full of nutritious real food! I have to say the 7, 11, 37, and 67 year old in our family agreed they were delicious!

Two reasons why I call this dish Christmas Curry, the first is because it's red and green, warm and comforting, and full of holiday cheer. The second is because for years, I had vegetarians attend our Christmas dinner wanted something to serve.

By happiness is just 3 cups away, I mean 3 cups of beautifully colored vegetables, berries, and seasonal fruits. Let me explain why this will bring you the happiness you deserve and exactly which ones to eat.

I can't help it, I'm a foodie, I love family, I love expressing gratitude, and I love cooking in the fall. The fall table is such a great excuse to get creative and pull out seasonal dishes that represent your local food or your traditional treasures.

This recipe screams autumn with its gorgeous fall colors. It is so simple I'm almost embarrassed to include it, but simple is what we need if we are going to replace the baby carrots with Ranch dressing.

This month we are going to look at the top three medicinal foods for fall and give you some great ideas on how to include them in your daily diet. I hope you find a few ways to incorporate these tasty delights this fall.