Did you know that tiramisu actually means “pick me up” because of its two caffeine-containing ingredients: chocolate and coffee? Maybe you have an awesome Italian dinner planned but are looking for a more forgiving ...
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Amaranth has become an important part of my diet since I participated in the Cook! SF detox. Amaranth was cultivated by the Aztecs and in other tropical climates, but is now experiencing a resurgence in popularity as a gluten-f...
Raise your hand if you have leftover hard-boiled eggs. Or, even if you don’t, you may want to whip some up in order to try one of these mouthwatering recipes below (here’s a method for perfect hard-boiled eggs, cour...
We have two Keurig K-cup Portion Pack storage containers that we both love: the countertop storage drawer and K-Cup carousel. It’s ridiculous that they are next to each other on the counter but we can’t decide which...
Aside from turquoise water, white sand beaches, friendly people and luxury resorts, the thing I miss most about Jamaica is authentic Jamaican jerk chicken. It’s got just the right amount of spice (for me), tender meat tha...
As the mother of a Girl Scout Daisy, we have quite the stockpile of Girl Scout Cookies. Girl Scout Cookies season just reached its end, so if you’ve been approached by darling girls in uniform, the odds are that you might...
One thing is for sure–I am going to do whatever I can to delay or prevent getting Alzheimer’s Disease or any other early-onset dementia. It runs in my family. During my week-long Delicious Detox with Cook! SF, I was...
For times that call for a mocktail, why not mix up a recipe that’s healthy and low on calories? The two delicious mocktail recipes below are provided courtesy of JSix Restaurant, which serves up seasonal and sustainable f...
Put a twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich by using naan instead of boring old bread. We used whole-grain Stonefire naan in tandoori flavor (it’s not spicy) and the whole family loved it. In addition to the naan pro...
This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. When there’s a way to make my favorite desserts less of a guilty pleasure, I’m all ears. Therefore, I immediately accepted the challenge ...
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