Disclaimer: I received free samples of Sabra Spreads mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for…
Some children learn to cook from their Italian grandma or by watching their mom at the stove. Others learn from the American Heart Association. I’m the “others”. No romantic stories of me at my mother’s knee stirring fresh rosemary into the…
Don’t fear the fat! No judgment here. I used to buy fat-free everything and thought that it was better to load up on a bunch of unreal ingredients and super processed starches so that I could avoid even half a…
Disclaimer: I received free samples of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Zespri Kiwifruit and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated…
If you follow me on Instagram, you saw the teaser for this dessert that I developed for the I Heart Walnuts Contest. Even though I didn’t win the contest, I think this recipe is a real winner! Made with dried wild blueberries, it’s…
During summer, it’s all about fruits and veggies. I love water-rich peaches, berries, tomatoes and cucumbers fresh from the farmers market or made into a quick salad. It just feels right when the sun is shining and the beach is…
Disclaimer: I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not…
It’s so much fun to eat with your hands! Small, poppable food beats using a fork and knife, especially at parties. And since summer is the season of graduations, weddings and celebrating in the sunshine, it’s also the perfect time…
We all have found ourselves in a lunch rut. Same ol’ same ol’. Sandwiches, leftovers or even that awesome sushi place get tiring. Helloooooo Haystacks! In my post on Why I am Plant Based, I talked about being Seventh-Day Adventist…
Note: Giveaway has concluded and winner has been notified There is no such thing as too many cookbooks. Cookbooks are like shoes. They’re pretty and fun, they’re great conversation starters and they make you happy just looking at them. This…
Michaela Ballmann, MS RD CLT is an Integrative Dietitian, nutrition consultant, podcast host, and blogger. She is enthusiastic about guilt-free eating, whole person care, and nourishing food. Her main interest is in helping people to love food, their bodies, and themselves.
