"Addicted" is a strong word, but it's coming pretty close to how I feel about this new Favorite Thing. I've always loved Nutella, but I rarely eat it because it's so sugary. Imagine my delight when I stumbled upon Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter. The predominant flavor is hazelnut, fitting as that is the first ingredient. Sugar ...Read More...
While spending last week at Canyon Ranch (home of wonderful wellness opportunities and some pretty fabulous healthy food), I became reacquainted with this fat-free, no-sugar-added fudge sauce. To be honest, I tend to lose interest as soon as I hear the words "fat-free, no-sugar-added" because that usually signals a whole mess of chemicals trying to ...Read More...
I've been prowling Whole Foods lately, seeking out new vegetable-based foods to add to my diet. I'm always intrigued by new snack foods so when I found Brad's Raw Chips, I thought I'd give them a shot. Billed as the World's Healthiest chip, they're made from dehydrated vegetables, flaxseeds, sprouted buckwheat groats and different seasonings. ...Read More...
Lord help me, I love a chip. But not just any chip will do. I can't stand regular chips because they're too greasy. And too many baked chips don't meet my "real food" criteria. Plus they taste like cardboard, and I refuse to eat cardboard. You may remember my rave about Kettle Baked Potato Chips. Now ...Read More...
I'm selectively frugal. Cheap, if you will. I'll drop a bundle on a new pair of shoes, but will walk an hour in any weather to avoid paying for a taxicab. It's this attitude (plus disdain for the irritating salt found in most body scrubs) that led me to start making my own. Once I ...Read More...
Who's in the throes of Christmas shopping? Yep, me too. Allow me to take the time to highlight some of my favorite local businesses (psst: they all offer gift certificates!) Send your favorite spa-lover to Aetheria Relaxation Spa. I always leave there far more relaxed than I came in, especially after a Signature Stone Massage. Check ...Read More...
I'm a lifelong diet soda lover. For me, bubbles combined with a sweet soda-y flavor just hit the spot. Let's just say you used to be able to call me a Pepper. As you might imagine, I rarely drink soda any more because not only is it not healthy for you, it's got what I consider ...Read More...
I love, love, love this goat milk soap from Rowanwood Farm here in CT. It's made with fresh ingredients like milk from the goats at the farm, local honey and essential oils. After I tried it once, I realized that my skin has been itchy using my old soap. One shower with this luxurious soap ...Read More...
