What do you get when you mix one quasi food blogger, an Olympic athlete and a box of pasta? A ton of laughter, a full belly and a noteworthy recipe to share! A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to join Mikaela Shiffrin, Alpine Skiing World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, in…
Food
Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Smoothie
As soon as it dropped about 10 degrees in Chicago, I was ready for all things fall. I know many can agree with me that there’s nothing better than warm spices, pecans, pumpkin, warm lattes, sweaters and boots this time of year. With that said, I wanted to craft a smoothie that made taste buds…
Healthy Garlic Shrimp and Veggie Pasta
I was working home on a Friday and was truly stumped. Friday lunches are typically an “everything but the kitchen sink” combo of meal prepped veggies and protein, thrown in some sort of salad or quinoa bowl. This particular Friday, I thought my options were limited, and searched on every healthy delivery service available, but…
Bun Undone Summer Chicken Salad
In the summer time, I am constantly craving something fresh, light, easy, and often times, cold. After a PM workout or a long day of work, sometimes the microwave even seems like a hassle. Recently, I’ve had a serious craving for chicken salad, but not just any chicken salad. I wanted to create my own,…
Dining Out Done Right
Date night? Girls night? Celebrating a birthday or holiday? Maybe just hungry? When following a nutrition regimen and mainly cooking your own whole-food meals, it can be extremely stressful to select a restaurant that accommodates your dietary restrictions and needs, yet, appeals to others. When a friend chooses, often we find ourselves scrutinizing the menu…
Meal Prep like a Pro
Fitness buffs and foodies everywhere are meal preppin’ up a storm. It’s hard to not acknowledge the grocery hauls and process all over social media, especially on Sundays. With that said, I understand firsthand how intimidating this process can be. Some apprehensive thoughts may include: What if I’m not a cook? Isn’t it expensive? I don’t…
