I was fortunate enough to be raised by parents who had a huge love and appreciation for GOOD food.  My Mom is 1/2 Italian and every Sunday night my family and I would have an Italian feast.  Now a days, we only really get that on Christmas and my brothers and I always look forward to Momma Diehl’s homemade sauce and Italian cooking.   It is one of the only days of the year that I will consume processed white flour ingredients.  However, that doesn’t mean I don’t crave it the other 364 days of the year!

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Do not let the pictures fool you! I don’t think it’s possible to capture a picture good enough to explain how DELICIOUS this smoothie is!  Generally, I’m not a big smoothie fan. I mostly believe in getting your nutrients through solid foods – HOWEVER – when it comes finding healthy alternatives to cater to those chocolate craving moments (we all have them!), this does the trick!

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This time of year jump starts cravings for ‘comfort’ foods with earlier sunsets, Fall foliage, chilly evening temperatures.   This dish is Autumn in a bowl!  We all know I am a summer baby but I won’t deny that I love Fall seasonal foods!  This delicious power bowl includes a perfect blend of protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals! Giving you all your nutrients in one delicious meal!
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Looking for a quick, easy way to spruce up your protein from the grill (or pan)?  This recipe is absolutely delicious!  Not only does it take 10 minutes, to make but it adds so much flavor to any protein!   Cherry tomatoes are in season at your local farmers market or in the stores, be sure to grab a fresh pint and try this recipe!

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People often ask me what is my simple pleasure in life with food.  For me, it’s simple. Sweets.  I love anything sweet. Cookies, cakes, pastries, chocolate, dried mango, granola, etc.   As much as I enjoy all the above, it isn’t necessarily a certain “cookie” that I crave but yet the simple flavors of what the cookie has to offer me.  I am always looking for great innovative ways to take the “bad” stuff and turn them into diet friendly options. Not only for myself but for my clients as well.

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My favorite season is FINALLY here!! We have put the Winter blues behind us and moving along into Spring/Summer!  As the days are getting longer and the temperatures are getting warmer, I crave fresh seafood the most!   To celebrate my favorite season, here is a delicious and easy meal!    Continue reading →

For those of you who know me, know that I love to turn anything I can into ‘spaghetti’. You can thank the Italian blood in me for that!   With it being the New Year, one of my resolutions is to get a little deeper with my creativity in the kitchen so I can share it all with you!

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