We had a gorgeous 75 degrees sunny, Carolina blue sky day in Charlotte today. That alone begged me to get outside rather than spending time in my favorite place, the kitchen, But the reality is that it is December and a time of year during which more people than ever are sick, overwhelmingly busy, and [...]

I have been receiving so many request for cauliflower rice and finally have the recipe to share with you! I paired it with one of my favorite Mexican dishes, chile rellenos. Chile rellenos are stuffed poblano peppers that are normally dipped in a batter and deep fried before getting smothered in a zesty sauce. This [...]

Welcome to my blog! My vision is to make this a place where you can access recipes, product recommendations, restaurant reviews, and more from the standpoint of an avid cook, healthy but gourmet food advocate, mother, wife, healthcare professional, and vegetarian. I want to help you feel good through food and help cooking be less daunting [...]