by C | Feb 7, 2014 | Cooking, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Plant-based, Vegan
Dear Mother Nature, Please divorce Old Man Winter. I’m personally not a fan of divorce – believe me, I’ve witnessed the damage left in its wake. Yet there is no question that some relationships become so toxic, anyone remotely connected to the couple can be damaged by...
by C | Nov 16, 2013 | Cooking, Healthy Eating, Vegan
I may have mentioned this before, but for me, cooking, and especially baking – is like therapy. I’ve given this a lot of thought, trying to figure out why it’s so relaxing and satisfying to create something delicious. My musings have made me realize...
by C | Nov 8, 2013 | Cooking, Food Finds, Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Nutrition
I am a huge fan of cooking on the weekend for the week ahead. It saves time, money, energy and YOUR SANITY! That said, I know how easy it can be to get into a cooking rut, making the same dish over and over and over; many of my clients struggle with this. Because my...
by C | Aug 22, 2013 | Food Finds, Healthy Eating, Heart Health
I love Chicago. Although I moved here years ago, rarely do I pass up an opportunity to spend time simply reveling in the energy and urban vibe of the city. My passion for the city is one of the reasons I established a Chicago office; it’s a perfectly fine...
by C | Mar 7, 2013 | Cooking, Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Inspiration, Nutrition, Plant-based, Risk Reduction
I am crazy about chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans). Especially BAKED chickpeas. And also especially, blended into hummus. Oh, and especially in a curry dish. I think you can get a sense of my especially strong devotion. My adoration for this scrumptious and...
by C | Mar 5, 2013 | Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Nutrition
Yesterday, I had a conversation with a client that flashed back a memory of my childhood. He shared how each Friday his mom would make popcorn for him and his three siblings. When they had popcorn, and only when they had popcorn, they got to drink SODA. Root beer, to...
