Author: Lily

Valentine’s Day is a day where many of us take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much we appreciate them. Whether that’s a significant other, the ladies in your Galentine’s group, or your kids, these chocolate covered raspberry bites are a great way to do that.  They’re a healthy treat that are delicious anytime of the year! Chocolate Covered Raspberries Get an Upgrade Chocolate covered fruit is a favorite in our house. I’ll make this dark chocolate fondue on certain occasions to dip fruit and homemade marshmallows in. While chocolate covered fruit can be a healthy treat, it…

Zaftig Brewing is often the top of the rotation for us when it comes to local breweries. It’s close to home, yes, but I enjoy their roster of beers that ranges from IPAs to strong ales to some killer barrel-aged stouts. Add in some fun events, live music, and a regular lineup of food trucks, and you’re set! At the end of January, Zaftig kicked off an all-new food truck residency featuring one of its regular visitors, Comida El Catrin. Comida El Catrin feature a creative mix of traditional Mexican street tacos and modern versions, plus burritos, chips, guacamole, queso,…

Sauerkraut is the traditional fermented cabbage from Central and Eastern Europe, though its origins are said to be from China. Raw sauerkraut is how you used to get your “fresh” vegetables in the winter and in the springtime when there was nothing in your garden.  It turns out that sauerkraut can be kept for a long time and offers significant gut health benefits. While it’s kind of out of vogue (it’s been out of vogue for quite some time now), it’s making a comeback as a functional food with great benefits for gut health. In this article, I’m going to…

With winter weather in full swing, we’re turning to our tried-and-true comfort meals to add a little warmth to the cold January evenings. Our favorite familiar dishes often come in the form of casseroles, the same casseroles our moms and grandmas made, and their moms and grandmas before them—the vintage recipes that just taste like home. But on busy nights, we want to spend as little time as possible preparing dinner. That’s where these 12 slow cooker recipes come in. Each recipe is a reformulation of our favorite vintage casseroles, developed to have that comforting, delicious, and nostalgic taste with…

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and World Cancer Day is February 4. It’s a good time to talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: muscle loss during cancer treatment. For many people with cancer, losing muscle affects treatment, quality of life, and outcomes. Severe muscle and weight loss, known as cancer cachexia, contributes to nearly one-third of cancer-related deaths. That’s why researchers are paying closer attention to the role of movement and strength. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), muscle loss during cancer treatment is common. Scientists are exploring how exercise may help protect muscle and preserve strength…

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo These Buffalo chicken smashed tacos are the way to feed the hungry game day crowd. Ranch and Buffalo sauce-seasoned ground chicken, fried and topped with a Buffalo-style slaw, makes a brilliant smashed taco. Updated on February 3, 2026

DripDrop Hydration, an electrolyte drink mix and a brand in the hydration category, announced the launch of DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus – the complete zero sugar hydration. The formula features 3X the electrolytes versus the leading sports drink and 15 essential vitamins and nutrients for full-body support and recovery, with no artificial sweeteners.DripDrop was developed by Dr. Eduardo Dolhun, a Mayo-trained doctor and hydration expert, while on humanitarian aid missions, to provide the fastest hydration possible to those in need. For over a decade, its efficacy and award-winning taste has made DripDrop a trusted choice among doctors, firefighters, elite athletes,…

I spent years thinking tofu was just something you tolerated. A protein placeholder. The thing you ordered when nothing else on the menu worked. Then I made this sticky sesame tofu, and everything clicked. The outside shatters when you bite into it. The sauce caramelizes into something almost candy-like. And the sesame flavor hits deep, nutty and rich. This is the recipe I make when someone tells me they don’t like tofu. It works every single time. Why this recipe works The secret is a two-part process. First, you get the tofu genuinely crispy by pressing it dry and coating…

If you are looking for a filling, quick, fiber filled, full of protein, low carb, breakfast that will keep you full till lunch, this keto peanut butter mug muffin for you! Made with ground flax, sugar free powdered peanut butter, coconut flour and an egg and it makes an amazing breakfast that will not leave you hunger within an hour. Sugar Free Peanut Butter Mug Muffin This sugar free Peanut Butter Muffin or healthy mug cake, whatever you want to call it, is the answer to a busy person’s dream for a healthy breakfast in minutes!  This keto mug cake…

From crave-worthy dips to bold Mediterranean twists on game-day classics, these easy Super Bowl snacks are the kind of recipes guests will request long after the final whistle! They won’t just remember the score, they will remember your game day snacks too. Mediterranean Chicken Nachos Photo Credit: Ali Redmond I may not be the biggest sports fan, but my husband, Saba, is! If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of hosting game day parties, it’s this: people may forget the final score, but they never forget the food. Superbowl snacks should be bold, generous, and easy enough to manage…