May 2014

May is National Salad Month, and what a perfect way to kick off warm weather eating! Salads are a satisfying solution for meals that won't heat up your kitchen. They are also perfectly portable to take picnics, barbecues and even your office lunch. When it comes to salads, the options are really endless. By changing […]

I’m a salad-convert. I still remember being shocked when I ate berries and fresh green beans in a salad. I felt rebellious for breaking the seemingly established rule of bagged iceberg lettuce and bottled ranch. It turns out that bagged iceberg lettuce isn’t really a salad. Real salads include dynamic flavors, a delightful crunch, and

My 6-year-old loves Asian pears. He consistently asks for them in his lunches and could consume a mountain of them if given the opportunity. Here’s a great easy-to-make recipe to convince even the pickiest of kids to eat their greens. Serves 4-6 For the Salad Greens of choice (2 small heads of lettuce, 1 large

Growing up in Wisconsin, I was a picky eater. Grilled cheese. Mac ‘n Cheese. Fish sticks and French fries. Yes, please! I have changed. My mom can’t believe some of the things I make for my kids. Cauliflower mashed potatoes, kale chips, beet and pear salad. What happened? According to my mom, I became a

One Saturday a few weeks ago, I earned a V for Victory! On that magnificent “Breakfast Saturday” my 7-year-old daughter was able to make our entire French toast with citrus-kissed macerated strawberries… on her own. She’s been helping me in the kitchen since she was oh-so little, washing fruits and vegetables, cutting bananas and mushrooms

There are so many ways to de-stress our lives, including exercise, healthy eating, sleeping more, starting a hobby, laughing, dancing or gardening. Yes, it is true exercise will relieve stress — and a great deal of it if you ask me — as this is top in helping me feel more grounded on even the craziest

What is an athlete? Or, really, who is an athlete? I once met a woman who finished twelve marathons and still did not consider herself a “runner.” I talked to a little girl playing soccer who said she could “never be an athlete” because she cannot run as fast as the boys in her neighborhood.

Moms in Colorado absolutely have it made when it comes to countless ways to enjoy the great outdoors with their families on Mother’s Day. Having lived in various parts of the country from the plains of South Dakota, the lakes of Minnesota, “Cow” town aka Fort Worth, Texas, Sin City or Las Vegas, Nevada and