Easy Lunch Solutions: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous Tofu and Spinach

Easy Lunch Solutions: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous Tofu and Spinach

Many people cite lunch as a primary barrier to their healthy eating goals. These tasty peppers with couscous, tofu, and spinach are a simple yet scrumptious solution to your lunch dilemma.

Whole Grain Spaghetti with Shrimp and Arugula

Whole Grain Spaghetti with Shrimp and Arugula

Stressed and pressed for time during the week? This healthy whole grain pasta/arugula dish is quick, easy, and the perfect tasty comfort to get you through those exhausting work nights.

Carrot Broccoli Miso Soup

Carrot Broccoli Miso Soup

Rain, snow, or shine, Winter is soup time! It's been a rainy winter in California, and this week was no different.  I remember having a winter or two like this as a child, where there were just days of endless rain and rain puddles to play in, but I certainly haven't seen a winter like [...]

5 Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

5 Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

Understanding egg chemistry is the key to perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs. Not only are eggs an extremely nutritious food, but because of their unique protein structure, eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients.

Spicy Miso Bird’s Nest Soba Soup

Spicy Miso Bird’s Nest Soba Soup

There is something innately soothing about a bowl of miso soup.  I have always been fascinated by the umami taste, and yet prior to this week, I had never cooked with miso.  Honestly, I didn't even know what miso looked like or where to buy it. As someone who usually cooks in the Italian style, [...]

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.

Veg Vag: Your Diet and Your Sex Drive

Veg Vag: Your Diet and Your Sex Drive

What is the link between diet and libido? This is the question that was posed by two friends of mine on a recent road trip to Tahoe.  Well, to be fair, the question wasn't exactly presented in those terms.  My friend turned to me and said, "You'd be so proud of me.   I feel incredible, [...]