Juice or Smoothies?

It seems everyone is going on a juice cleanse these days, especially this time of year. I enjoy fresh fruit and vegetable juice and went through a period where I juiced a lot. Then I got my Vitamix, and everything changed. Health benefits aside, a juicer is hard to clean. It has multiple parts, and [...]

Double Chocolate Buttermilk Biscuits

I love biscuits. Especially chocolate buttermilk biscuits. Tender and flaky, with a melt in your mouth texture; they make the best addition to breakfasts and brunch. They’re also easy to make, and come together much faster than rolls or bread. I also love chocolate, specifically cocoa powder. It’s got a deep rich chocolatey flavor that [...]

Grocery Shopping or Night on the Town?

I love grocery shopping. Recently though, it has become a headache. Let me share my experience the last few times I went to Whole Foods: First I drive around the parking lot for 10 minutes, only to finally have to park near the back. Once I’m in the store, I find myself thinking “This place [...]

The Best Homemade Veggie Burgers

I love veggie burgers, but it can be hard to find a good one. The frozen kind are okay in a pinch, but they’re loaded with sodium and try too hard to mimic the texture and taste of meat. I’m not really interested in a salty, processed soy burger. I’ve attempted to make them many [...]