Category: Cocktails + Drinks

Because the season of love is almost here. And eating (and feeding) the people you love well, is love. Of the best kind. And when I say “well”, I mean good. As in good food. Taste wise, but also for your body. Like a healthy version of foodie food. Where you get to keep all […]

[originally published November 2014] So, we’re 1 week out.. And what are you bringing to the table this year? Lots of fall veggies and real food dishes? Check. And a little bit of the things that you LOVE [even those that are not nutrient dense]? Like wine. And….. maybe another glass of wine. Or the […]

On newsstands now! Cooking Light Magazine‘s double November edition. And… even cooler? The big 3 page spread featuring my kitchen, the cookbook and Simply Real Health! I gave this look to the grocery store cashier, hoping he’d ask why I was buying 6 at a time: No luck. But, page 118-120. Thank you all for the […]

Today marks the day that I changed my mind about automatic citrus juicers being unromantic and cluttery. In case any of you are keeping tabs. Pretty much a minimalist in the kitchen (a vitamix instead of the typical trio of so-so blender + huge food processor + countertop juicer), I won’t buy or keep any […]

Just for the shrub of it. Shrubbing around. Shub time. I’ve been doing all of it lately. And here’s why you should be too. In case you’ve never heard of  this “shrub” stuff- let me let you in on a amazing secret for the most refreshing (and yes, even healthier) summer time drinks. Shrub is […]

So, it’s Summer. Ahh. YES. The season of barbecues, boating, traveling, camping, sunsets, grilling, concerts and hanging with friends and family until the sun slowly sets late at night. And food. The best, freshest food of all. And the season of freedom and ease. So, if you are anything like me, the last thing you want to […]

I have a thing lately with beverages. I could blame it on the sweet summer sun streaming through my windows until 8 pm at night. Or, I could tell you the real reason. That, up until 3 years ago,  I used to feel self conscious posting or talking about loving a glass of wine with friends, […]

  If you see a Meyer lemon at the store this week, do yourself this favor. Grab it. Put that bad boy into your little cart. Take it home and make a working girl cocktail (meyer lemon juiced + sparkling water). A spring of sage or basil if you’re feeling a little fancy pantsy. Power […]

As we zoom in on the week of cookbook arrival, I’ve gotten a few questions from people on why I chose to do this project, and how exactly it worked to do it in under a year’s time. So, I thought it would be fun to take you all through my process, and share a little […]

WHAT: Party, party, party-time. WHO: You, silly. And anyone you want to bring. To celebrate like crazy. WHY: Because after a year in the making, The Simply Real Health Cookbook will be here March 20th to have and hold. Woop de woop woop! BRING: Yourself, your book (if you pre-ordered one, and no it’s not too […]

So, we’re talking organic coffee here. Just to be clear. Because toxins are, in fact, gross. And the ones in coffee can be pretty strong. So, step number one: get yourself some organic brew beans. Good job. I’m already proud of you. Like I mentioned in this week’s earlier post (how to get yourself back on track […]

  Click here to watch this 1 minute video episode: The Best + Healthiest Cocktail Order Have you ever wondered what the best (aka, healthiest) cocktail order would be- especially for the nights when you don’t feel like drinking or you’re trying to give your body a break? Find out my secret order here. It’s something […]