Thank you to California Figs for the opportunity to work together in this paid partnership! All parents learn pretty quickly, when you have kids you must always have snacks on hand! As we approach the holiday season, this becomes even more true. The extra hustle and...
There are times when I think I want to save time and just buy a darn box of energy bars to have around for a convenient snack. Then I go to the store and am quickly discouraged as I see the long ingredients lists, the loads of sugar, the high prices. In the same...
We use a variety of canned tomato products on a regular basis—tomato paste, strained tomatoes, tomato sauce, whole peeled tomatoes, diced tomatoes, you name it. They are convenient and nutritious. Cooked tomato products contain higher levels of lycopene, which is a...
This popcorn is one of my family’s all-time favorite snacks. It harkens from my flowing skirt and vegan Birkenstock days. I don’t know how it came into my life, but I’m sure glad it did! It. Is. So. Good. If the ingredient list looks like a science experiment to you,...
Not many things are more comforting than the warming spices of a sweet, steaming chai beverage. “Chai” is the Hindi word for tea. This blend of potent spices originates in India and has been enjoyed for thousands of years brewed as a tea. Traditionally masala chai...
Hi! I’m Laura, dietitian and mom to two sweet, rowdy kids. I love food and nutrition! My passion is helping families celebrate balance, health and happiness in the kitchen, at the table and in life.
