It’s that time of year again. Pie in the oven, holidays in the air, and pumpkin spice in (almost) everything. October is National Dessert Month, and I am all for treating yourself! As I’ve written in the past, dessert should…
With everyone full swing into the new school year, simple meals are all the rage. Easy to prep, easy to clean make for a happy family. It doesn’t get much more manageable than a sheet pan dinner. Line a pan…
I love surprises. Ever since I was little, I’ve enjoyed surprise birthday and Christmas gifts. There’s something about the excitement and anticipation that makes them so delightful. The same goes for food. There’s something so wonderful about an unexpected amuse-bouche…
Cooking can be intimidating. There are so many ingredients, steps, and ways to mess up dinner. I used to think that cooking was a talent, but it’s actually about ratios, methods and templates. Once you know and understand these, you…
Buying vegetable broth is silly. No judgement if you still buy veggie broth in cans or cartons – I did the same. But now I know how easy it is to make it at home. With scraps. Which basically makes…
Simple recipes make me swoon. I’m all about minimal ingredients and easy cleanup, not to mention treating myself with dark chocolate and freeze-dried fruit! It doesn’t get any simpler than 2 ingredients. Unless you have 1 ingredient…but that isn’t a…
Going vegan can be easy and delicious. Don’t believe me? Check out Áine Carlin’s new cookbook The New Vegan. If you’ve been thinking about eating healthier or becoming plant based, that’s enough thinking! How about getting this book that doesn’t just…
Taco Tuesday is rough when you’re vegetarian. All those food trucks serving $1 tacos, but nothing for an herbivore. It’s time to do something about this! Apparently Korean-Mexican fusion is a thing. A popular thing. When I spotted Korean BBQ seitan…
What’s better than a happy birthday cake? A festive Merry Christmas cake! Confetti cakes are beautiful and they go to show that sprinkles aren’t just for kids. Sprinkles make desserts and dessert eaters happy. They’re colorful, crunchy and cute. Cake also…
Certain activities really manifest the feeling of the holidays. For me, it’s baking Christmas cookies. Getting out the spices. Rustling in the back of the drawers for those tools only used 1 month at most. Playing Mannheim Steamroller in the…
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.
