As I have aged, I have noticed (with great sadness) lines forming on my face. These lines include marionette lines, smile/frown lines, and vertical imprints on my lips. While those lines hint at the beautiful journey of time and wisdom, let’s face it – we prefer our facial maturity to play out as subtly as […]
Crispy Fried Polenta with Zucchini Au Gratin
Can anything beat the comfort of a crispy, golden-fried dish? And when you add a mouthwatering, cheesy, savory topping that’s also gluten-free, it’s like the cherry on top. Sometimes you simply crave that satisfying, homemade-style fried treat for your palette. To skip to the recipe: So here is one of my favorite plays on a […]
Cookie Dough Protein Balls You’ll Want For Dessert
A couple years ago, my mother-in-law told me that she used to make cookies but stopped because they never got eaten. Instead, she’d find that if she made her classic cookie dough and just left it in the fridge, the dough would mysteriously disappear. Very mysterious indeed. My goal was clear. I had to figure […]
Cheddar Spinach Cottage Cheese Quiche
I needed a quick weeknight dinner but was craving breakfast and did not have any cream in the house. Thus, this cottage cheese quiche was born. Usually I’m a quiche purist and would have a tough time veering from tradition, but I’m so glad I did. Breakfast with a dinner twist anyone? To skip to […]
The best skincare brands I’ve tried so far
I’ve tried A. Lot. of skincare in the name of research. It’s made me pretty hard to please when it comes to skincare products. Ideally, I need to see a real difference in the health of my skin. I need to see nourishment, brightening, smaller pores, a more even skin tone, less sensitivity and skin […]
Zesty Golden Blueberry Protein Muffins
These easy blueberry muffins are dairy free, gluten free, and full of a delicious three-ingredient protein powder that isn’t whey protein, but Golden Pea Protein from Nuzest. Bonus: Without the blueberries, this tastes just like cake! All without refined sugar. To skip to the recipe: I don’t really consider myself a baker (most people usually […]
