Did someone say snack?  Yes, please!

Menopause can be a confusing time for our bodies. Whether it's bloating, lethargy, or hot flashes, women often begin to see symptoms that affect our moods, self-confidence, and day-to-day activities.

When we begin our perimenopause or...

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Gluten isn’t the safest thing to put in your body. If anything, I recommend cutting it out of your diet entirely!

There may be a chance you are consuming gluten without even knowing it! That’s because gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat and barley...

Hello SUMMER!  

This season of life has brought A LOT of activity my way.  I recently added Chef Instructor at Sur La Table to my resume.  Woot woot!

What does this mean for you? 

If you find yourself in the Denver area, you can join me for in-person...

Are you a rule follower?

I am.

Like to the point that it doesn’t always make sense.  

My parents grew up in El Paso, Texas, so there have been a lot of road trips from Denver over the years.  On the most recent trip I noticed that in a really small town...

I made this video for you!

Actually, my super cool bonus son, Oliver, and I made this video for you.  

These Watermelon Strawberry Mint Popsicles are a hit with him - sweet and delicious - and a hit with me - healthy and nutritious.

It is summer. 

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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...

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...

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...