Author: Lily

When you achieve your goals, set a new milestone or overcome an obstacle, it’s only natural that you want to celebrate and reward yourself. Humans love gratification, and we always to celebrate our small wins. However, when most people think of rewarding themselves, they think of partying, binge eating or drinking or doing something wild. Nonetheless, there are some really healthy ways to reward yourself and celebrate yourself. Life is full of challenges, ups, and downs, hustling, bustling, etc. Most times, the average person doesn’t have time to relax or take their time off work-related activities. Lack of self-consciousness towards…

This week Worthington welcomes The Nine, a new restaurant and cocktail bar to the former Light of Seven Matchsticks space! The intimate subterranean eatery features a menu of cocktails, small plates, entrees, and desserts. For those who don’t remember Seven Matchsticks, the cocktail bar was an underground companion to the original Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza, which closed up and moved to Grandview several years ago. (The Natalie’s space was briefly home to the Sahara Lounge, which was closed when damaged by a fire; it will soon be home to Fired Up Pizza.) Like its predecessor, The Nine is accessed down a…

These sugar free keto caramel peanut butter Easter eggs have a layer of creamy caramel that makes this Easter egg the most decadent of all! It’s my keto version of the new Reese’s peanut butter cups with caramel! Plus a new method for standard size peanut butter cups! Keto Easter Eggs This sweet treat is an amazingly, fairly easy recipe that is simply perfect for including in your kids Easter basket!  Easter season is here and this is the best Easter dessert for all the family and friends, even those not following a low carb diet! My daughter’s favorite Easter candy…

Mexican vegetarian tater tot casserole is a delightful dish that the whole family will enjoy. Add some excitement to taco night by serving this flavorful, meatless twist on a classic favorite. Vegetarian Mexican Tater Tot Casserole Recipe Depending on where you live, you might want to call this Mexican tater tot casserole recipe a hot dish instead of a casserole. “Vegetarian Tater Tot Hotdish” has a certain ring to it that I like! The traditional tater tot hot dish comes from the Midwest, specifically Minnesota. There, a hotdish would include tater tots, ground beef, and a vegetable. This hot dish…

In this Swiss chard recipe, the greens are braised in olive oil with onions, rice, and tomato. It’s a classic Turkish vegetable dish that’s even better the next day. Plus, it’s both vegan and gluten-free! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Healthy One-Pan Turkish Swiss Chard Recipe Zeytinyağlı Pazi means “chard in olive oil,” a simple, elegant, yet easy Swiss chard recipe. Pazı (Swiss chard), is a cooking green beloved throughout northwest Türkiye (Turkey). I love its gently tart flavor in this dish and included it in my book, Sebze: Vegetarian Recipes from My Turkish Kitchen. To make it, I cook down…

Ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. When spring comes around I’ll see an ant scout here and there and I want to nip it in the bud before they take over my life (and my kitchen counter). Every spring I start getting questions about how to get rid of ants in the house, especially when they show up quickly and seem to multiply overnight. Sometimes they’re tiny and barely noticeable. Sometimes they’re small black ants marching in a perfect line. Occasionally they even have wings. With…

This Keto Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas recipe is perfect for any night of the week! Oven directions also provided!  EASY KETO INSTANT POT CHICKEN CARNITAS (CRISPY & FULL OF BIG FLAVORS) This easy keto carnitas recipe gives you all the big flavors of traditional Mexican carnitas, but made with shredded chicken instead of pork shoulder and ready in a fraction of the time using your top pressure cooker. While traditional Mexican carnitas are often made with pork butt or pork shoulder and slow cooked for hours in a slow cooker, this chicken version gives you the same crispy carnitas texture…

Need a high-protein, low-carb dinner idea that doesn’t break the bank, but is also delicious? This is it! This Mediterranean Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet with warm Middle Eastern spices is fast, easy to make, and you can get it on the table in a flash! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Beef and Cabbage: My Favorite High-Protein, Low-Carb Dinner My family now calls me the cabbage queen! Just sayin, if you ever want to make cabbage sing, I’m your gal. I have been cooking cabbage for decades, and I honestly believe that it’s one of the most underrated vegetables. It’s inexpensive, healthy,…

Kegel exercises offer a simple yet powerful way for women over 50 to reclaim pelvic strength amid menopause and aging. These targeted moves can prevent leaks, boost intimacy, and support daily comfort, with studies showing up to 70% improvement in urinary incontinence after consistent practice.What Are Kegel Exercises?Named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, who pioneered them in 1948, these exercises fortify the pelvic floor muscles that cradle the bladder, uterus, and bowels. Maral Malekzadeh, DO, board-certified gynecologist and co-owner of The Well Westlake, describes them as “a gentle lift of the muscles you use to stop urine flow or hold in…

The most flavorful Hot Honey Glazed Salmon that is tender, flaky and coated in a sweet and savory homemade hot honey sauce. This simple healthy recipe easily comes together in under 20 minutes! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save If you’re a fan of an easy salmon recipe, then look no further. This Hot Honey Glazed Salmon is sweet and savory with…