This week has been about quick, satisfying meals. With the extra hour of daylight, Anguel and I have been checking off a long to-do list — things like getting back into weekday exercise classes and adding a few playful touches to our home decor. Even with more daylight, time still feels limited, so we’ve leaned … Read more

Mexican cauliflower arroz con pollo is a healthy twist on classic chicken and rice. This version replaces rice with cauliflower rice while keeping plenty of flavor and vegetables. Mexican Cauliflower Arroz Con Pollo We’re nearing the end of our 30-day Whole30, and over the past weeks I’ve enjoyed testing new recipes and adapting favorites to … Read more

These Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, indulgent, and exactly what you want when chocolate cravings hit. A deeply chocolaty cookie base studded with two kinds of chocolate chips creates a soft, chewy center with crisp edges—pure cookie perfection. If you need a pick-me-up or a simple comfort bake, these cookies are ideal. They’re … Read more

Vegan Coconut Cookies: an easy 4-ingredient recipe for crunchy, crispy vegan cookies packed with three forms of coconut. What’s your favorite holiday dessert? If my mom were here, she’d shout: Coconut Cookies! She’s a true coconut enthusiast—everything from coconut bars to coconut ice cream and coconut macaroons gets her excited. Her all-time favorite vegan coconut … Read more

About 20 families, including mine, came together to support those affected by the recent Gulf Coast disaster. Our children decided to bake chocolate chip cookies and sell them with lemonade in the neighborhood to raise funds for families in need. MassMutual Insurance generously agreed to match the donations we collected. We weren’t sure what to … Read more

  Spooky Gross Green Punch Recipe Download the Spooky Gross Green Punch Recipe You can download the printable Spooky Gross Green Punch recipe to make it easy to serve at your next Halloween gathering. The punch looks like green sludge but tastes sweet and tart — a fun and festive option for parties. This bright … Read more

Double Rich Chocolate Pancakes – a perfectly fluffy stack in everyone’s favorite flavor: a rich, double dose of chocolate goodness. Yesterday I spent the day baking and cooking — the whole day in the kitchen, and I loved every minute. First up was breakfast: double chocolate pancakes. Chocolate milk plus cocoa powder in the batter … Read more

     I started my weight-loss journey in February, and while the scale has been unpredictable, the results so far are encouraging. I’ve lost 34 pounds, which feels remarkable given my age and health background and the level of exercise I’m able to do. It’s the holiday season, and sticking to a strict eating plan isn’t … Read more

This Ramen Curry recipe blends a savory coconut-curry broth with fragrant spices for a comforting, flavorful bowl. Topped with tender ramen noodles, vegetables, and soft‑boiled eggs, it’s a satisfying fusion of Japanese and South Asian flavors. I thought I didn’t like Curry I used to say I didn’t like curry—until I started cooking with it. … Read more

In my ongoing effort to use up discard sourdough starter, I discovered a recipe for sourdough crackers on the Love & Olive Oil blog. That original recipe used ripe starter, not discard, but from my experience with other recipes, discard starter can usually be substituted for ripe starter without issue. This adaptation aims to make … Read more