A Culinary Round-up of Charlottesville

A Culinary Round-up of Charlottesville

Know where to eat on your next trip to the beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia.

Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries

Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries

Cooking and creating together for healthy fries and a healthy relationship.

Cilantro Red Pepper Pesto

Cilantro Red Pepper Pesto

Hi Friends, This week's a short one, as I have to get back to studying for the GRE, which I will be taking on Wednesday morning.  This week I've been craving the comfort foods courtesy of my long days of studying.  My favorite comfort food in Berkeley is Cheeseboard.  For those who've never heard of [...]

Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall

Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall

As we ring in the beginning of fall when the leaves begin to turn and we begin to dust off our sweater collection, I'll offer up a soup recipe, as fall also marks the beginning of soup season. My boyfriend and I have both been fighting off colds this past week and feeling a bit [...]

Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Seafood is often considered an expensive, bougie treat.  I've noticed that I tend to suggest  replacing a majority of the red meat in ones diet with seafood for the obvious health benefits, while ignoring the strain that this places on ones wallet. Shrimp tends to be the least-expensive option in the seafood section, and has [...]

The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy

The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy

Carbohydrate counting is the first thing taught to those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but is it really an effective way to monitor blood glucose?

Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics

Is butter a carb? In this post we'll go back to the basics of nutrition. Start understanding what you are eating.

Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa

Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa

Baked Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa. Start your morning off right with a nutritious balanced breakfast.