Heart-Healthy Store-Bought Shortcuts
“I don’t have time” is one of the most common reasons I hear for eating takeout and boxed meals. People often joke about needing a…
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Recipe: Blueberry-Ricotta Swirl
Sharing another recipe this week from my new 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook: Blueberry-Ricotta Swirl. It’s almost cheating to call this a recipe because it’s so…
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Recipe: Leek, Butter Bean, and Parmesan Orzo
In the spirit of cooler weather and busier schedules, I’m happy to share some comfort food, or at least another recipe for it, from my…
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Ten (More) Ways to Get Dinner on the Table Faster
In February, a publisher approached me with an idea they had for a cookbook: Heart healthy, 30 minutes or less. Heart healthy I do, but…
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Recipe: Omega-3 Skillet Granola
You voted, and you chose to preview the Omega-3 Skillet Granola recipe from my upcoming cookbook. Apologies to those who voted for the Grano Dolce…
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The Story Behind the Recipe on the Cover of The 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook
Did you notice that there’s beef on the cover of my heart-healthy cookbook? 🤔 Here’s how that came to be… While we wanted the recipes to feature…
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Costco Snacks, Part Two
Last week I shared my thoughts on Costco crackers, but I scope-creeped my way into also talking about some of the chips and other crispy…
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Costco Review: Whole-Grain Crackers and Other Crunchy Crispy Snacks
You’ve heard it before: Whole grains are good for us! Eating more whole grains has been tied to lowered incidence of heart disease, diabetes, constipation,…
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Yes, I Have Gained Weight, Thanks for Noticing
Last week on vacation a family member reached over and poked an accusatory finger into my belly, raised her eyebrows, and gave me a look…
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Heart Healthy at Tim Hortons? A Few Options.
Last week I wrote about Tim Hortons’ new Beyond Meat breakfast sandwiches and said we could do better, even at Tim’s. So this week, I…
