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Easy Raspberry Mint Spritzer [Non-Alcoholic]

February 13, 2017
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What a gorgeous experiment this was! I’ve been really into sparkling water lately (I used to absolutely despise it), and so I picked up a can of La Croix when I was at the grocery store. When I got home, I was about halfway through drinking it when a lightbulb went off in my head. I realized that I had both mint and frozen raspberries … ding, ding, ding! Why not make a tasty and Valentine’s Day appropriate non-alcoholic spritzer? Continue Reading…

Fitness, Health

3 New Ways to Get Fit in 2017

January 8, 2017
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It’s almost the end of the year and again, I find myself at a loss over where the time went! This year has been a whirlwind for me–2017 has been a good year for me and I’m sad to see the back of it but excited for what 2017 holds. With a new year comes new experiences, new emotions … and new ways to pursue healthy living!

If you’re looking for fun new ways to spice up your routine then read on for my recommendations on 3 new ways to get fit in 2017. Continue Reading…

Friday Fare, Health

Pistachio Pesto with Cannellini Beans

September 11, 2016
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Pesto is my dream food. It’s creamy, it’s delicious and it’s healthy. Seriously, what more could you ask of a food? I remember the first time I had pesto … I am not exactly sure how old I was, but I was young enough to make a pouty face and exclaim that “the green stuff,” looked yucky, right to the face of my poor father’s friend. Real classy, right from the start.

Luckily, I was forced to try “the green stuff, and I’ve been in love ever since. I love experimenting with different pesto recipes, and have come up with some really delicious recipes, such as this gorgeous avocado pesto. Because I took the Pulse Pledge (which you should do too!) after learning that 2016 is the International Year of Pulses, I wanted to cook up a pesto recipe that incorporated one of my favorite pulses: cannellini beans. Continue Reading…