Crunch Beat This move targets abs and legs. Lie faceup on mat with knees bent 90 degrees, legs lifted, calves parallel to floor. Place hands behind head, elbows out, and crunch up, living shoulders off mat. Extend legs diagonally up, cross ankles, and extend arms overhead. Holding this position, switch feet over and under each […]
Makes: 24 servings Prep: 30 mins Bake: 10 mins 325°F Chill: 6 hrs Pumpkin Icebox Pie with Pistachio-Gingersnap Crust Ingredients 1 Recipe Pistachio-Gingersnap Crust 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons water 1 29 ounce can pumpkin 1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground […]
It’s October, which — if my Instagram feed is any indication — means pumpkin pumpkin everywhere. Seriously. From pies and doughnuts, to cheesecakes and empanadas (?), there are literally hundreds of recipes floating around this month featuring “that can.” And I get it. Pumpkin’s mild flavor and fluffy texture add a moist and delicate flavor to so many foods without overpowering […]
The first time I ate homemade buttermilk syrup was at an Easter brunch and I was immediately smitten. I am a pure maple syrup kind of girl, but this buttermilk syrup was something different and wonderful and I couldn’t get enough! Today’s recipe for homemade buttermilk syrup is simple and oh-so-delicious. I made it while […]
Beet juice for stamina Recent research shows that this ruby red root veggie may be more effective at boosting energy than caffeine, or nearly anything you’ll find in the supplement aisle. When UK researchers asked male athletes to down either 16 ounces of organic beetroot juice or a placebo, those who gulped the real thing cycled for […]
When it comes to weight loss and dieting, there is often a mind boggling difference between what we are told will work and what actually works. A quick Google search for ‘weight loss tips’ or ‘weight loss strategy’ throws up endless quick fix, faddy, typically restrictive diets and a range of “secret” ingredients and products. […]
Serves: 4 Time to make: 35 mins (Hands-on time: 30, Cooking time: 5) Total cost: $14.52 / $3.63 per serve Instructions Step 1 Cook pasta in a medium-sized pan following packet directions. Add broccoli to pan in the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Drain. Preheat grill to high. Spray a 6-cup-capacity ovenproof baking dish with […]
Wouldn’t it be great if business leaders and employers recognised the connection between the food eaten by their employees and company profits? Nutrition = profit. At first it seems to be a huge jump. In fact, it is one of those things that somehow feels more American (if you know what I mean). But nestled […]
The studio and class timetable has become an integral of gyms and health clubs across the world. We’ve graduated significantly from the stereotypical ‘feel the burn’ Jane Fonda aerobics (though this old school concept has made a bit of a comeback!) to include weight training, HIIT interval training, core strength and sport inspired workouts. Take […]
Fats When we mention fats, we are referring to lipids, which includes a number of different compounds from fatty acids to triacylglycerols. Lipids play many roles in the body and should be included in our diet as an energy source and a source of essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids cannot be made in the […]
At Fresh Fitness Food, we emphasise the importance of protein, especially in conjunction with a fitness regime. It plays a critical part in the diet and we focus on quality sources of protein/amino acid. What is protein? Proteins are polymer chains of amino acids linked together. They are an essential nutrient in the diet due […]
I don’t think I’ve had a dessert that wasn’t frozen in ages. Wait, that’s not true. I inhaled most things in the Tartine window. But I don’t think I’ve made a non-frozen dessert in my own kitchen in quite a long time. Glass jars of local heavy cream just keep making their way into my […]
I’ve always wanted to be one of those ladies who lunch. I’m pretty sure that there are only two requirements to join the club: be a lady and have time for lunch. I think my eyebrows are too big to be considered ‘ladylike’, but with a great hat or side-swept hairdo, I might eke by. […]
Let’s pretend you and I are at the spa, and they just handed us icy cold cucumber pops studded with fresh raspberries. Well, if you and I are friends enough to go to a spa together, you probably would assume that I snuck vodka in my purse to dunk these popsicles in. When you eagerly reach for […]
If you don’t have at least a few friends with unusual dietary restrictions, I say you need more friends. Every time I have people over for a meal, I take a running tally of their food preferences and intolerances. I think it’s fun! I love cooking for people with food allergies. I love showing them […]
It’s been a pretty zucchini-light year. Between the squirrels, chipmunks, and heavy summer rains, I’ve barely had more than 5 from the garden. I suppose it’s better than having excess and pawning them off on complete strangers. I have this friend named Martin (he’s the one that I made the wedding cake for), and he loves […]
Have you ever seen these vintage mini metal pie pans? They’re about 4″ wide and only 3/4″ inch deep or so. I think I’ve seen them at almost every estate sale and thrift store I’ve ever been to. At some point, back in the day, mini desserts were very chic. And suddenly I feel like […]
If I’m counting correctly, we have but a few more weeks of bikini season. If I don’t get my bikini time in now, I’ll be blinded by my pale legs all winter log. So, bikinis it is! Yard work in bikinis! Dog walks in bikinis! Grilling in bikinis! Ok, maybe you don’t want to parade […]
M&M’s make people happy. Have you ever seen anyone in a bad mood eating M&M’s? Didn’t think so. There’s something about popping a handful in your mouth and having this infectious feel-good vibe take over. Whether you’re serving them to guests in pretty glass bowls or using them to decorate your amazing dessert creations, one thing’s for […]
Wanna make the tastiest pumpkin dessert EVER for the kids this fall? Make pumpkin pie monkey bread! This deliciousness is easy for anyone to devour, and it’s super simple to make, even with younger kids. To give the monkey bread its awesome fall flavor, I add pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, and a little extra sugar. Then I bake […]
Ever roasted white chocolate? Me neither. Ever even thought about it? Same. However, when I saw recipes and tutorials floating across my screen touting the magical alchemy that takes place when white chocolate is slow-baked in a low-temp oven — well, who could resist? It’s even better than it looks. Using nothing more than a […]
Now that fall is here, the kids and I decided to make a classic autumn treat together – caramel apples. We wanted to make them a little different somehow, so we decided to turn the apples inside out! I must admit that this was an idea I saw on Pinterest, and it’s the first project […]
At long last, apple season is in full swing! It’s been a wonderful excuse to start up my fall baking and on the top of my list were these delicious apple pound cake muffins inspired by Starbucks’ Apple Pound Cakes. With a wonderfully flavorful crumb and a lightly sweet, robust apple topping, these beauties offer […]
My teenage son walked inside from school the other day, threw his backpack on the kitchen table, and said, “Mom! we need to talk!” In chemistry class, he’d learned about food dyes and how some countries have banned dyes we’re still using in the United States. It really disturbed him. “We’re putting that stuff into our bodies […]
Do you have an adventurous eater on your hands, or does your child turn his or her nose up at anything but mac ‘n’ cheese? My kids fall somewhere in the middle, willing to try a few things but not especially adventurous. I’ve always tried to expose our children to all kinds of foods, but […]
For the longest time, I thought homemade nut butters were the exclusive domain of only the most ardent DIYers. But as it happens, if you have a food processor, you can totally make your own. Why go the homemade route? First off, if you or someone in your home has a nut allergy (raises hand), […]
My 6-year-old Anna is obsessed with Starbucks, more than any caffeine-addicted adult I know. She is always asking to go because of that devilishly-delicious double chocolaty chip frappuccino! Anna asks for this drink all the time, whether she’s seen a Starbucks or not, but especially when she comes into contact in any way, shape, or form […]
You know what my problem is? I make absolutely no sense sometimes. Seriously, it’s becoming problematic—or maybe it has been and I’ve been unaware. Just what am I talking about? Take a look at the pictures. I finally start to become proficient with shooting food and I decide to throw body parts in the mix. […]
Friends, I have been eagerly awaiting the day that I could share this recipe with you. It is hands down the recipe I am most excited about this month! No really! Even more than all the desserts (even the cheesecakes) I’ve shared, I am absolutely smitten with this drink! You simply must make it. Promise me this. This […]
I’m pretty sure you worked super hard this week. You deserve me. I’m cold and icy and refreshing and filled with tequila. It’s probably like… 160 degrees where you live right? See… now you really need me. I’m nothing like those sugary sweet fake-tasting strawberry margaritas. I’m just a classic margarita with some fresh strawberry […]