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Its the Chicken Soup Time of the Year!
Great Ways to make YOUR Chicken *Noodle Soup Easy, Delicious and Better for YOU! (use wheat noodles OR carrot noodles to make this soup gluten free) 2 TB Canola or Grapeseed Oil 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion 1 Cup Chopped Carrots *Swap out some of your carrots for...
Yummy Healthy Snacks for (Almost) Spring!
It's the end of February and Heart Health month is almost over – but we’re rolling right into bathing suit season! Here in the south, in less than 2 months we are heading for the pool or the beach. Here’s three EASY and DELICIOUS ways to welcome March with feel good...
Everything on Your Plate – The Peach and The Porkchop
“If you ever open a restaurant together, you should name it Peach and The Porkchop” said the co-owner’s father. You gotta love a restaurant that’s takes itself SO lightly that it’s named after Peach - the wife and her husband - Porkchop. Located in the far reaches of...
Chocolate Treats for YOUR Valentine!
I’m whipping up some easy, delicious, fast and fun ways to enjoy better-for-you chocolate with friends and family on ATL and CO tomorrow, February 13th in the noon hour, (11:15 to 12:15) on NBC 11alive in Atlanta. I’ve got two recipes to share with Christine – an...
Stealthy Snacks for the Super Bowl
Some of my friends think its funny that I am sharing Super Bowl Snacks on Atlanta and Company today. I’m not much of a sports fan – I go to the game for the popcorn, peanuts and a very cold beer. But who can resist rooting for the home team? Certainly not me!...
Start 2017 Soup-taculary! Here’s the FIVE Building Blocks of SOUP!
Super Soups for the New Year It's the soup time of the year - Anyone can make delicious soup. YOU can take these building blocks and use your own ingredients to create a your own creative signature soup. Today on NBC 11 Alive's Atlanta and CO Host Christina and I will...
Happy National Oatmeal Muffin Day!
With the holidays coming up, oatmeal muffins are perfect to have on hand to serve the family, overnight guests, or as a wonderful hostess gift They can be made ahead of time, and stored at room temperature up to a week, or frozen for 3 months! Not only does oatmeal...
Happy National Chocolates Day!
Everyone LOVES Chocolates! According to the website Foodimentary, November 29th is National Chocolates Day. I’m sharing yummy chocolate treats with Christine on Atlanta and Company today during the noon hour on NBC 11 Alive in Atlanta! Chocolate comes from the Aztec...
Drink Wine, Get Organized!
Doesn't that sound fun? Wine and organization - Carrie Mixon from NeatSmart, (its smart to be neat!) and I came up with the idea over a bowl of ramen. This is our first time using FACEBOOK LIVE! We can't wait to share good food and wine pairing AND super tips for...
SUPER Salads for the Holidays!
Everyone has sides and salads that are family favorites – but here’s a couple of delicious, colorful, healthy sides to add to festive celebrations. I can't wait to make up these salads on Atlanta and Company this morning. Christine and I will make a Roasted Butternut...
Happy National Deviled Egg Day – Tuesday November 2nd!
Everyone loves Deviled Eggs - they are great for the upcoming holidays, or for a grab and go snack and certainly qualify as a Southern Staple at any occasion. Who doesn’t like a yummy bite that’s easy to make, easy to serve, easy to fill with creative custom...
Happy National Pasta Day – October 17th!
Can’t wait to share some of my favorite pasta recipes with Christine and the folks at Atlanta & Company today! Did you know that pasta is one of the world's most favorite foods? Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are OVER 600 known pasta...
Pumpkins, Sweet Potatoes and Squash – Happy Fall!
WOOHOO! In October, Squash, Pumpkins and Sweet Potatoes are all in season. I’m working with the fun folks at Atlanta & Company this morning to create three fun and different recipes, where any of the three delicious veggies can be used interchangeably! DID YOU...
Squash to Arugula, Basil to Beans – What to do with September Produce
Squash to Arugula, Basil to Beans – What to do with September Produce September in Georgia is still warm, and we’re STILL getting lots of great fruits and veggies to pair up for dinner. (WooHoo!) Here are the three easy recipes to enjoy the best of the season that I...
Asian Inspired Greens and Noodle Bowl at the Buford Highway Farmers Market
Travel, discovery, good food, laughter, fun? That's all part of a Buford Highway Farmers Market tour. Last night was no different! I led a group of culinary adventurers from Urban Explorers through my favorite spots in the market. As we toured, I pointed out...
Back to School Lunches and Snacks!
Yup, the new school year has started, or is just around the corner. WooHoo! That gives us a whole new opportunity to send the kiddos with a yummy fast, easy and healthy meal for lunch. Here are three new recipes that are kid friendly and kid-tasted, easy to make...
Summer Melon Goodness
Summer is not only the time of year melons are in season, but the Georgia heat and humidity makes them taste the best, too! Here are three quick and easy ways to share summer best melons: Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe with Balsamic and Mint ½ Cantaloupe, seeded...
Peach Power!
You don’t have to use Peaches just for cobbler or dessert – you can use the sweet juicy flavor of peaches to make delicious easy, cool, summery savory dishes, too! If you are excited about peaches like I am, check out the Georgia Peach website at http://gapeaches.org...
Cherries, Cherries, Cherries
I love June! It’s all about cherries. Whether you like the dark sweet variety or the beautiful Rainier cherries from Washington State, this is your time of the year. Here are a couple of easy and beautiful recipes that can be made with fresh, (Yey!), or even frozen...
Herbalicious – Three Delicious Recipes to Use Beautiful Summer Herbs
Summer’s here and its time to kick back and relax – here are three ways to use herbs to brighten up the flavor of foods from the fridge and the grill Kitchen Sink Pesto Kitchen Sink Pesto can be made with any kind of herb! 1 Garlic Clove 2 TB Tahini* 1 TB Lemon Juice...