Tag: Thanksgiving

Anybody else just feel READY for the sparkles and joy and celebration the holidays bring this year? IDK what it is… maybe my kids’ ages, or maybe the fact that the world seems collectively more excited for the holiday season to start (hello, Christmas trees going up everywhere in early Nov.) which to me just […]

This year has been, well….. a lot of things. Challenging and unpredictable, and also slower, eye-opening & a great teacher in so many ways. Heading into the holidays feels different in 2020, no matter what your plans are this year and who you’re spending them with. I know people who are opting to get together […]

#1. Be Grateful: At it’s more true core, Thanksgiving is a day (and weekend) to be grateful, to appreciate and to marvel at all the wonderful things that life holds. Gratitude is huge. Daily….not just once a year. But, once a year is a pretty good starting place if you’re not in the habit of […]

It wasn’t long ago when I shared about my version of a healthier bridal/baby/anything shower, and you guys left so much love and asked so many great questions, that now I want to share more about my little behind-the-scenes healthy party/entertaining style. Especially as we approach the season of it in the next coming weeks. Ok. […]

A little part of my healthy holiday menu post. See the first post here. Tahini Roasted Carrots Makes 2-3 servings Notes: Can be made ahead of time. 2 bunches rainbow or regular carrots (with stems preferably) 1 container tahini sauce (not just tahini paste) sprinkle of chopped parsley Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking […]

A few years ago, my family started this ridiculous tradition. And by “family”, I mean me. Dueling dishes. The old school vs the new school. Old school: processed food classics like green bean casserole, yams with marshmallows, pies with corn syrup, and stuffing with orowheat soft sandwich bread. Tradition. The definition of Thanksgiving food. Which […]

I’ll admit it, I used to be a canned cranberry sauce-a-holic. That poor turkey on my plate was just a vehicle.  The potatoes, a mini bumper lane for the goey globs of that sweet purple sauce, all over the place. You know, back in my teenage days before I knew about real food. And, no wonder. […]

If you’re a fan of fast + good, {Ok, who isn’t?} I’ve got a great one for you today. Introducing the cucumber boat. The newest addition to the Simply Real Health Food Files. A little bit crunchy, creamy, (sea) salty and filling, AKA, the perfect snack. The fact that’s it’s good for you is just […]

Spinach-Artichoke Dip usually reads something like this: Mayonnaise. Cream cheese. Cheese. Sour Cream. tiny amount of spinach. tiny amount of artichoke. Not that I don’t love cheese. I do. As a flavor enhancer. Not as a gut bomb. Call me a minimalist, but by using greek yogurt (full fat, of course because fat is naturally […]

To Snack: Honey-Sesame Garbanzo Beans A twist on the classic favorite of homemade honey-sesame roasted cashews, these little babes are a perfect little accompaniment to a healthier cocktail hour {holiday season or not}. Serve in small bowls with spoons, or colored mini cupcake wrappers for a more festive and fun presentation. recipe adapted from Whole […]

Thanksgiving Prep & Pep Talk How to make it through the weekend feeling happy, healthy + thankful: 1. Be Grateful:  Shockingly, this day is not all about the food, drinking, or family time– although those things are amazing, and are a fun addition to the day. But, at the core, Thanksgiving is a day (and […]

I ate sweet potatoes and yams as a kid. And liked them. Really. Liked them. As long as it was 1) on Thanksgiving and 2) as long as they were covered in massive amounts of puffy marshmallows. Which means I ate only marshmallows for Thanksgiving dinner. After trying– desperately– to wipe off with the stubborn […]