by Julia | Aug 8, 2012 | Food Basics, Food Fuel
Two years ago, eggs (more like egg whites!) were a crucial part of my morning wake-up. A quick crack, and then I’d use the shells to sift out each egg white, leaving the yolk for the drain. If even a little yolk escaped to the pan, I would grab a spoon and...
by Julia | Jul 28, 2012 | Recipe Fuel, Soups, Salads, & Veggies
Leafing through an old school Fannie Farmer Cookbook last weekend, I was hunting for an inspirational, light dish to bring for a gathering. The Waldorf salad caught my eye, but called for store-bought mayo and a few different seasonings, so I twisted it (of course)...
by Julia | Jul 24, 2012 | Food Basics, Food Fuel, Uncategorized
The addiction started in college, and only accelerated as I entered the workforce. Morning coffee? I’ll take Diet Pepsi instead, thank you. Lunch beverage of choice? Diet Pepsi. Afternoon crash? Diet Pepsi. An excuse to get a quick breather from work? Diet...
by Julia | Jul 18, 2012 | Recipe Fuel, Sides & Dips
Just last weekend, my husband, our friends and I were mowing on this exact recipe on a 90 degree + day. Who doesn’t love guac on a hot summer day!? With an empty bowl and recipe requests, I promised to pass along my concoction of creamy, buttery, citrus-y (is...
by Julia | Jul 15, 2012 | Recipe Fuel, Sweets & Snacks
In a world of vices, mine may or may not include dark chocolate. I’m talking at least 80% organic, creamy, just a tad rich, succulent, cocoa deliciousness. Even one small square can send a cascade of flavor to my tastebuds, leaving me satisfied without the carb...
by Julia | Jul 14, 2012 | Food Basics, Food Fuel
I used to be a delinquent grocery store grape eater. Just a few grapes here and there, you know? A few nonchalant bites would get me through shopping the aisles after a long day. Nevermind the dirty film resting on the purple fruit, or the fact that they weren’t...
by Julia | Jul 10, 2012 | Food Basics, Food Fuel
“Studies show that breakfast eaters tend to weigh less than breakfast skippers.” “Breakfast kickstarts metabolism, helps concentration, and improves performance in school and at work.” Sound familiar!? Question: Have you taken the...
by Julia | Jul 6, 2012 | Food Fuel, Real Food Tips
I love lard. Eggs cooked in lard. Chicken cooked in lard. Sweet potato hash fried in lard. Are you cringing yet? I grew up thinking that bacon and its grease was the devil. Didn’t we all? Not our grandparents or great-grandparents, necessarily. In the 19th century and...
by Julia | Jul 5, 2012 | Diet Dogma & Weight Loss, Food Fuel, Life Fuel, Soul
I’ve always been fascinated with the link (or missing link) between religion and health. On my own journey as a non-denominational Christian a few years ago, I couldn’t help but notice the same staggering statistics of overweight and obese Americans in the...
by Julia | Jul 2, 2012 | Fitness & Movement, Sports Fuel
Lately, I’m obsessed with working out outside. I often hijack playgrounds, stealing the monkey bars from the kids for pull-ups, using play structures for handstands, and basically make a fool of myself in front of stay-at-home mothers and their young ones. Why...
by Julia | Jun 27, 2012 | Diet Dogma & Weight Loss, Food Fuel, Healthy Living, Life Fuel
Deeply engrossed in Deep Nutrition: Why Our Genes Need Traditional Food by Catherine Shanahan, MD on a plane ride to NYC, I could feel the woman sitting next to me glancing at the pages. I used to play slot at daisy slots during my free time. Earlier in our flight,...
by Julia | Jun 14, 2012 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
Despite attempts to avoid cooking at all costs in the past, I have succumbed to this new passion of mine…fervently!! There’s something addicting to whipping up a new concoction in the kitchen with my own hands, and making it into brilliant deliciousness (with just the...
