admin If you’re always feeling that weekday dinner time arrives way too fast and kitchen chaos is a nightly visitor, you’re definitely not alone. Meal prepping is pretty handy for surviving those packed weeks where cooking sounds about as appealing as doing your taxes. I’ve been there, staring at the fridge and wishing dinner would just … Read more
Building a balanced dinner meal can sound like one of those healthy eating puzzles where the prize is feeling awesome and the booby prize is eating bland chicken for the third night in a row. I’m not about boring dinners or food guilt, though. I’m here to break down my laid back process for the … Read more
Breakfast moves fast in my kitchen. If a meal isn’t ready by the time I’m done brushing my teeth, there’s a good chance I’ll just end up grabbing a granola bar and calling it a day. That’s why I swear by healthy breakfast wraps and sandwiches that pack a punch and don’t waste time. There’s … Read more
If you’re a parent who has ever sent a lovingly prepared lunchbox to school only for it to return untouched (with a tiny bite out of a sandwich at best), you already know: packing school lunches is an adventure. Many parents groan at the thought of another week of soggy sandwiches or limp carrot sticks. … Read more
Blender pancakes in a mug might just be the secret hack every dorm dweller needs. Living in cramped quarters with limited kitchen access doesn’t mean you have to settle for boring instant oatmeal or sad granola bars every morning. With a basic blender (even one of those single serve bullet style ones) and a plain … Read more
Dinnertime doesn’t ever have to be a last-minute scramble or a reason to order takeout yet again. For anyone juggling kids, work, or just a jam-packed life, make ahead freezer meals truly are a total game changer. I love the feeling of knowing there’s a homemade meal ready and waiting in the freezer, just begging … Read more
If you’ve ever secretly wanted to be the host everyone raves about, the kind of person whose dinner parties have friends texting weeks later with cravings for your signature dishes and hilarious stories, you’re not alone. Throwing a dinner party can seem intimidating, but a couple of solid etiquette moves and a little prep make … Read more
Adapting your meal plan for specific dietary needs can feel like solving a food-based puzzle, but with a little know-how, it’s totally doable. It can even be pretty satisfying. Whether you’re adjusting your routine due to allergies, health goals, or lifestyle changes, dialing in your meals is a game-changer for energy, health, and even mood. … Read more
If you’ve ever felt like eating healthy dinners means you have to spend your life savings at the grocery store, you’re not alone. The good news is, you can actually meal prep tasty, nutritious dinners without draining your wallet. Meal prepping isn’t just for Instagram fitness buffs or people with perfectly organized fridges. It’s for … Read more
There never seems to be enough time in the day, especially when lunch rolls around and you realize popcorn might not count as a balanced meal. Finding healthy and appetizing lunch ideas that fit into a busy weekday feels like hitting the jackpot. I’ve spent way too many days scarfing down bland salads or desperately … Read more