Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Ever wonder why chocolate is synonymous with Valentines Day? Here’s one theory. Cocoa beans contain tryptophan and phenylethylamine – chemicals that can improve our mood and make us feel happy and energized – the same emotions we feel when experiencing love. Although...
Skip the resolution and create lasting change in 2024
As the first month of the New Year 2024 winds down, let’s think about how we can weave meaningful choices into our daily routines. The notion of “New Year, New Me” can be quite overwhelming. So instead, let’s focus on small, consistent steps...
9 Healthy Holiday Hacks
‘Tis the season for parties and celebrations with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over a...
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
The weather is turning cooler and that means it’s soup time! Doesn’t this Pasta e Fagioli look amazing? It’s more of a stew than soup and absolutely one of my favorites. Before I share the recipe with you, I’d like to ask a few kind of personal questions. Are...
Stuffed Peppers + best jarred tomato sauce
One of the perks of living in New Jersey is this wonderful Hoboken Farms Marinara Sauce – the next best thing to homemade. This family-owned American company has organically grown from a local, outdoor farm market to an emerging national brand. Even if you don’t live...
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