Healthy Happy Hour Cooking Class=AWESOME.

I am having the best time EVER with these cooking classes. They are fun, intimate, educational, and make you feel good all over. I am with a great group of folks and we are learning about easy and accessible nourishing dishes. I am finally getting to tap into my love of teaching again and my […]

Roasted smokey, earthy, spicy lentils!

I was so sluggish all day yesterday; in a complete fog. But when I got home and I saw my lovely husband we both had such energy that he cleaned the house while I got to play in the kitchen. A productive and therapeutic evening after a very lethargic day–I love a good second wind! […]

Healthy Holiday food!

A little late on this post but I still feel the need to celebrate and post! Going on vacation presents some major obstacles when trying to eat healthy or stick to your diet. You’re away from your routine, you’re celebrating, you’re drinking at 3pm (no, just my family?), you are surrounded by brownies, cookies, pies, […]

Cooking Class Fun!

Healthy Happy Hour and Cooking Classes to promote eating right at home and building a community of health conscious families. Book your class today!! What a wonderful evening we all had! We got to know one another, get creative in the kitchen, and most importantly-share a delicious and healthy meal. We focus our classes on […]

The Perfect Bite!

I am a huge fan of constructing the perfect bite. When one bite can elicit crunch, subtle spice, sweet and tangy notes, and leave your palate satiated with complimenting flavors; you my friend, have found the “perfect bite.” Best news is….You really don’t have to do much to get the “PERFECT BITE.” Just let your […]

Healthy snacks for students!

Q:Hi there, my name is _______ and I’m aiming to work on my master’s in nutrition. I’m volunteering in Dallas for 2nd-6th aged children. Do you have any suggestions for healthy mexican snacks? A:Hi _________! Yes, I do and let me say first; yay for working with kids (I taught for 4 years) and yay […]

Random and successful pasta

I literally had no clue of what to make last night. Got home beat tired and wished delicious and nutritious food to appear in front of me. 15 minutes later, it did!! If you have these simple items–pasta, grains, cans of beans, condiments, fresh herbs, and fresh produce– you are minutes away from a random […]

Mary Dean’s easy snack salad!!

My mother in law keeps this in her fridge constantly and for good reason too. Not only is it a refreshing and versatile summer dish, but it also had no added salt, oil, or fat. Did I mention it’s delicious!!! Next time you have a snacky craving and need something fast to satiate your palate, […]

Light and tangy Asian orzo pasta

I really wanted Asian food last night. I have not yet stocked up on my Asian condiments so I was very close to convincing Mark to go eat out with me. Much to my surprise he said he wanted to stay home and eat light. I smelled a challenge. How to make a delicious Asian […]