Archive for August, 2011

Salmon Polenta Muffins

Salmon Polenta Muffins

I have a new addiction. It’s known as Pinterest. I’m usually not one to jump on the bandwagon right away when it comes to new trends. Case in point, it was only a few months ago that I broke down and finally learned what in [...]

Book Review: Born to Run

Born to Run book cover

Have you ever read a book that inspired you to action? The kind that upon reading the last page, you close the book, put it down, then get up and do something about it? That’s what this book did to me. I had heard people [...]

Apple Poppyseed Coleslaw

Apple Poppyseed Coleslaw

I have been on SUCH a coleslaw kick over the past few weeks. Which, I guess, isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Cabbage is incredibly nutrient dense and aids in digestion. Red cabbage in particular can help get rid of dandruff. Carrots are great for improved [...]

When Did Gluten-Free Become Trendy?

When Did Gluten-Free Become Trendy?

For real, when did that happen? When did the grocery stores start stocking entire aisles of packaged crackers and cookies with big ‘Gluten-Free’ labels? When did so many people start developing an intolerance to gluten? I don’t want to debate the seriousness of Celiac disease [...]

Almond Pasta Salad & Thoughts on Hospitality

Almond Pasta Salad

I feel compelled to tell you a story. A story that has absolutely nothing to do with Almond Pasta Salad. A story set on an island somewhere in the Pacific. More specifically, a coffee shop in the sunny South Island city of Nelson, New Zealand. [...]