So if you haven’t figured it out by now, I love love love raw chocolate and I loooooove cinnamon. I pretty much put them in everything! Well, maybe not the raw chocolate, but the cinnamon usually doesn’t get left behind in many dishes I make. I’m a huge fan of cinnamon not only because it adds so much aroma and flavor to food but just as importantly because of it’s blood sugar balancing properties.  READ MORE

Ch-ch check out my fabulously delicious recipe below and watch yourself fall in love with this soup…   READ MORE

A few nights ago, I had a couple bunches of kale and I was tired of just doing the “usual” and sauteing it, so I decided to make a salad with it. Since the weather in Sacramento has been sunny and warm all week, it was nice to do a “cold” one-pot meal. It turned out so good and was a big hit with both my husband and son! I look forward to making this salad again, as the weather continues to get warmer!  READ MORE

This was actually my first time making or eating cabbage rolls. I was inspired by a friend who made some a few weeks ago, so I thought I would give them a try. We made them with shrimp, but you could make them with ground turkey, pork or beef.

Assembling the cabbage rolls was similar to making enchiladas. You just add the filling and roll up the cabbage leaf. Once your rolls are complete, place them in a small casserole dish to bake.  READ MORE

Since I eat this almost everyday, I thought it was only fitting to update this recipe. It is by far one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast because it keeps me satisfied for a long time! I just can’t get enough of this stuff, and my son Keenan loves it too!  READ MORE

My son, Keenan, requested pancakes yesterday morning, so I thought it would be fun to experiment a little, adding spinach, ground flax seed and some almond flour. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they turned out! They were a big hit with Keenan because as we were eating breakfast he said, “Mommy, these are my favorite!” I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!  READ MORE

My husband Steve and I are in the middle of renovating our house. Since our own house is inhabitable during this process we have been living with my brother-in-law Joe (Steve’s brother), my sister-in-law Steph and my little nephew Jackson for the past couple of months. What a blast! Steve and I are so grateful to them for taking us in. One of the ways I’m able to thank them and show them how appreciative we are, is to cook. READ MORE

Boost your metabolism and kick-start your fat-burning fire with this high-fiber, high Omega-3 dessert! Cinnamon is a great spice found in the kitchen that supports healthy insulin sensitivity. Kick your late-night sugar and carb cravings to the curb with this delicious dessert. Your body will love you for it! A great recipe to help you Be Healthy and Feel Fabulous. What are you waiting for? Make it tonight!  READ MORE

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love cooking and entertaining. I would say it’s genetic. My mother is one of the best cooks and definitely one of the best entertainers I have ever met. I have never met anyone who can throw together a party like she can. Luckily, being her daughter I have benefited greatly from this. Aiming to pay it forward, I love having friends and family in for dinner parties as well. I love cooking but I also love the art of presenting food and making it look like a masterpiece. READ MORE

Magnesium can make you poop. A scary thought for some … exciting for others. But let’s back up a bit.  READ MORE