Chocolate Almond Bombs

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Chocolate Almond Bombs

Fat bombs.  If you grew up when I did or before, the idea of eating something called a "Fat Bomb" probably scares the bajeebers out of you.  After all... we were taught to eat low fat at all cost. Low fat cheese, meats, soups, even low fat cookies were fine, just keep it low fat. 

And then we learn, and we evolve... and we realize that we actually need healthy fats in our diet.  At first, it may be difficult... we've learned how to avoid fats at all cost, so adding them in is not only a mental challenge, but we have to relearn what healthy fats are.

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Baked Apples

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Baked Apples

These sugar-free baked apples are A-Mazing.  Think apple pie without the crust.  Really.  Of course, if you want you can add a bit of sweetener (I'll make my suggestions in the recipe), but really... you don't need it.  I promise.

This recipe is so easy, you can make it for any size crowd.  Cut it in half... or quadruple it. It's lovely as a decadent dish as part of a fabulous brunch, or serve along side frozen yogurt for a treat!  There are lots of options... so make it yours. 

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Homemade Chai Tea Latte

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Homemade Chai Tea Latte

t's fall... and as the weather starts changing I want nothing more than cozy socks, comfy scarves, and a hot beverage in my hand... and I know I'm not the only one.

In fact, besides the infamous PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte... but I didn't need to clarify that for you, did I?)  the standard fall back cozy hot beverage seems to be a Chai Latte.  Now granted, this is taken from the relatively small population of my tribe (you know, my friends, family, clients, students, etc.), but maybe you, like several of them, will be surprised that even though it often has the word "tea" in the title, there is nothing healthy about the Chai Tea Latte you get from the coffee shop down the street.  In fact, it's often not even brewed from real tea on the spot, but comes out of a box.  What the what?!?!  And not only that... but check out the sugars! UGH! 

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Are you on the Wrong Diet?

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Are you on the Wrong Diet?

I get it, I’ve been there. Your best friend (sister, mom, Becky at the office) is on a “diet” and they are getting amazing results. So you think, “This is it! This is the ONE! This person has found the diet that WORKS.”  So you get the rules and you go all in.

You don’t see any results the first week, which doesn’t discourage you, because after all, you don’t have tons of weight to lose, and you know it takes time.  You don’t see any results the second week, which is okay because you know it takes time for your body to adapt to any changes you make (which is totally true). You don’t see any results the third week, and you’re “fine” because you know it’s working for Becky, so you force yourself to stay committed, 100%.  Then week four rolls around, and maybe you’ve lost half a pound, or (heaven forbid!) you’re up three-quarters of a pound!  What the what?!?!  How is this even possible? Becky has lost 20-plus pounds. You thought you’ve been following all the rules (you even skipped happy hour… 4 times!).  Why are you such a failure?  What are you doing wrong?!?!

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Spice Mix Recipes

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Spice Mix Recipes

When it comes to my kitchen masterpieces (aka… dinner) my secret weapons are spices. Spices make things interesting, they can add subtle or "in your face" flavor.  From the flavor of home cooked comfort to tangy and exotic treats, spices can take an average dish and turn it into something amazing.

That being said, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to spices.

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