With Thanksgiving upon us to start the holiday season and the chilly weather definitely having arrived in New England, I've been in the mood to whip up and enjoy lots of good food and drinks. So today, I thought I'd share a round-up of recipes that are awesome to make this time of year (& are also on the healthier side!). Featuring seasonal ingredients, crowd-pleasing appetizers and dishes, and baked goods that'll satisfy everyone's sweet tooth, this round-up is full of yumminess! Pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. I've been a cookie monster lately, and I keep satisfying my cookie cravings with healthy recipes like this pumpkin & oat-filled one! Mediterranean Hummus Dip. A healthy, flavorful appetizer to bring to a party. Pear & ... [Read More]
Archives for November 2019
8 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Pregnancy
Pregnancy is such an exciting, crazy time in a woman's life. Your body is changing, there are so many pregnancy-related symptoms, and you're getting ready for your life to change in a big way. Overall, I had a great pregnancy experience this year. I've never felt more confident in my ability to make intuitive decisions and treat my body well. Today I thought it'd be fun to share from my experience and offer 8 tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. Let's get to it! Find a birthing team that makes you feel comfortable.I'm sharing this one first because it's a biggie! Going to a practice that you trust is so important. If you aren't happy with the professionals you're seeing, it's worth it to do your research to find out what else is available and to make a switch. Originally I was getting ... [Read More]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars {vegan}
Packed with pumpkin and chocolate chips, these soft, chewy cookie bars make for a perfect autumn snack or dessert! I've noticed that people keep telling me that they're surprised that I've been cooking and baking a lot now that I have a baby. But being in the kitchen gives me a sense of normalcy amidst my world turned upside-down with the arrival of a newborn. I'm typically a very up and at 'em person. Doing things I used to do all the time, like planning dates with girlfriends or going to workout classes solo, takes more effort these days, but working in the kitchen is something that gives me joy that I can do it in the comfort of my own home with my babe sleeping (or screaming, haha) nearby. Hence today's recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin cookie bars. I'm all about ... [Read More]
