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The Power of Purple: Confetti Cabbage Salad
Hey, Good Looking! Happy Monday! Today I have a delightful – and I do mean delightful – recipe for you. It’s a variation of a traditional coleslaw, and it’s just brimming with nutrients. I call it “Purple Confetti Cabbage Salad.” It stems from a traditional coleslaw, then my mom modified it a bit to turn … Read more
Beating the Winter Blues: Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal
In the spirit of keeping New Year’s Resolutions, I’d like to share a meal that is a staple in my diet. As you might know, breakfast is very important, and some folks go as far as saying that it’s the most important meal of the day. This is because your metabolism can’t start revving until … Read more
Banana Sunshine Breakfast Smoothie
Hey, Good Looking! Hope 2013 has been good to you so far! Yesterday I posted to the Chicago Dietetic Association’s blog, featuring a recipe for a “Banana Sunshine Breakfast Smoothie.” It’s only 255 calories, high in protein and fiber, gets you nearly all your daily vitamin C, and contains a good amount of omega-3 fatty … Read more
The Big Three: Carbs, Protein, & Fat
Hey, Good Looking! Today is Tuesday, December 4, 2012. When I’m about to embark on the beginning of a new “adventure,” such as REALLY eating healthy, remembering to exercise 4 times a week, or making my bed every day, I like to start on a significant day, such as Sunday or Monday, the first day … Read more
Maddie & Bella Coffee Co: A Fresh Spin on Coffee Creamer
Hey, Good Looking! Hope this Monday treated you well! Today was an incredibly mild day here in Chicago…the temperature got up to 72 degrees. I’m no meteorologist, but that seems a bit unusual for December… Other than being mystified by the weather, I posted on the Maddie & Bella Coffee Co.’s blog about a topic … Read more
Veggie Shrimp Stir Fry
Hey, Good Looking! Hope this Monday is treating you well! My commute from the suburbs into Chicago took a mere 55 minutes this morning, which makes be a very happy camper. It’s the little things in life! Today I introduce to you my Veggie Shrimp Stir Fry recipe, which I posted on the Chicago Dietetic … Read more
Pumpkin Chai Muffin Tops
I have always really liked baking for as long as I can remember. Cookies, pies, muffins, cupcakes…you name it, I like to bake it. As far back as elementary school I daringly embarked upon crazy tasks, like making my own red, white, and blue striped chocolate shavings for a 4th of July cake (with the … Read more
A Taste of Fall: Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Muffins
As seen on the Chicago Dietetic Association’s blog…to visit their website, click here. This year in Chicago, fall arrived with a flourish, riding in on crisp winds with the promise of all things autumn. It’s precisely this time of year that makes me so thrilled that I am back in my sweet home of Chicago … Read more
Not All Greek Yogurts are Created Equal
By now, if you haven’t heard about the craze surrounding Greek yogurt, you’ve at least probably noticed the influx of it in the dairy aisle at your grocery store. The hulabaloo is not without merit – the best of the Greek yogurts pack a lot more protein than regular yogurt (more than double in some … Read more
Nicci’s Super Amazing Spin on Egg Salad
I made something delicious recently. It may seem like nothing to you, but cooking isn’t exactly my favorite thing to do (especially for just myself). If I must cook, I prefer an audience that eats my creations, then showers me with praise. The problem with me and cooking is that I take too long to … Read more
