Here is a list of healthy snacks that are just perfect for Fall.

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Maple Pecan Oatmeal arm, gooey, and comforting, this tasty oatmeal is a great way to start the day.… Read the rest

Right now stone fruits are everywhere! As much as I try to eat them all up before they turn, I don’t always get a chance to. Here’s a great way to use up your plums.

Ingredients:

Pate Sucree Dough:

1.5 cups of All Purpose Flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 stick (1/2 cup) cold butter

1 egg yolk

1-2 tablespoons very cold milk

Filling:

4-5 plums, mixed varieties

2 tablespoons almond meal

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 egg white

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cream

Directions: 

For the Dough:

In a chilled medium mixing bowl (I like to stick mine in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes) mix together the flour and sugar.… Read the rest

Kids can be picky. I know… I’m a mother of a two year old, was a nanny while in college, and I probably grew up with the pickiest brother of all time (If a food he didn’t like touched a food he did like, it was over– really over).… Read the rest

It’s that time again. Time for HEAT, and in Texas it’s no joke. Lucky for us Texans there are so many places to take a dip in the water. Unfortunately, most of us can’t do that everyday in the summer. Eating a frozen treat, whether it be a popsicle, some ice cream, or frozen fruit, is a nice way to relax and stay cool in the heat.… Read the rest

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It’s  about the beautiful produce that’s popping up this summer!

http://elitechefsofaustin.com/2014/06/tastes-of-summer/… Read the rest

Whether you spend your day driving your kids around town, or you spend it hopping from meeting to meeting we all need extra fuel to get around! We are constantly being swayed by blogs, television shows, lifestyle magazines, and even our friends are weighing in on our dietary decisions.… Read the rest

We all know breakfast’s renown as the most important meal of the day, but as of late it’s come to light that loading up on pancakes, fruit, breakfast cereal, toast and granola may not be such a smart idea.   Every whole food philosophy, from Macrobiotics to Paleo, recommends we replace sugar and refined carbohydrates in our diet with more nutritious dishes rich in protein, vegetables, good quality fats, and whole grains. … Read the rest

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Lasagna with Marinara, Italian Sausage & Basil Pesto
AKA Pesto Lasagna

Lasagna of all kinds are great for potlucks or to feed a crowd.  You don’t have to tell your friends and family that this one is gluten-free and dairy-free, and because this lasagna has so much flavor, odds are they won’t notice anything is missing. … Read the rest

Maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe your grandparent did it, maybe your friends are doing it.  Cooking with cast iron is easier than you think, and is a great alternative to using stainless steel or non-stick pans.  Because cast iron absorbs and distributes heat more evenly, it is a joy to work with and yields better results once you get used to it. … Read the rest

Valentine’s Day: Romance your tastebuds with a Thai Curry

Valentine’s Day- love it or hate it?  Whether you will spend it blissfully gazing into your significant others face and savoring your good luck, bitterly perusing NetFlix and indulging in some light Facebook stalking, OR refusing to buy into such a garish and crudely executed sell-out and focusing your eyes down and straight ahead, one thing holds true… You got to eat!… Read the rest