When I was a kid, you would often catch me in the mud making different concoctions.  I heard that mud was good for your skin, so I subjected my sister and brother to quite a few “spa days.”  I knew the dirt was good for worms, so I made mud pies for them to eat.  I even...

What is the first thing you think of when I say comfort food?

Me?

I think of tacos. 

I especially think of my Tacos El Colorado with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.

Both of my parents were born and raised in El Paso, TX, which is very close to the border of...

Are you trying to get off of coffee? I have a few ideas about why you may consider it.

We recently spent the evening with new friends around the nation during an AARP virtual cooking workshop. We had so - much - FUN!! We made breakfast for dinner in honor of April Fools’ Day. My...

We had a lot of fun cooking with AARP in early February! Also, I am excited to announce that we are under contract for six more workshops this year with this fabulous association. Please check out the events page for calendar reminders and more information. You do not have to be...

Fighting allergies has been my reality this week: mine and my daughter’s. Co-workers have complained of similar symptoms, so I blame the drastic weather changes. One of my secrets to rapid allergy relief is soup! It is not only good for your body, but it is good for your soul.

The...

It may seem that I have been obsessed with smoothies this week.

I can’t help it. I get REALLY excited to find how many nutrients I can stuff into a blender and into my body. My Kissed by an Angel Smoothie meets my food requirements of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It also satisfies my...

My latest obsession: the Lemon Lucy Sunshine Smoothie! This one has just the right amount of sweetness and tartness, just like my muse.

This smoothie is named after my bonus daughter. I have been in love with her father for about six years. She and I first met when I visited my...

When my nephew was young, his favorite word was snack. It was the cutest thing,  he couldn’t say much, but he was determined to get the goodies. As adults, I think we often feel the same way.

I try my best to eat three meals a day and avoid snacking, in order to give my...

Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the Freedom Smoothie! Why freedom, you ask? Well, thanks for asking!

My hubby thought I might be excited about Jennifer Garner’s famous smoothie recipe. As I dig deeper into my studies at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, my...