Hummus: More Than Just a Dip
I’m going to admit something at the risk of losing some of my foodie cred (too late?), but, here goes: I really never thought of using hummus as anything but, well, hummus. I’ve dipped veggies and pita...
View Article6 Healthy Lunchbox Snacks for Your Kids (or You!)
The new school year is in full swing, and if you’re looking for new snack ideas for that lunchbox, we have a few healthy ones. Many of them are also great to stash in an office drawer or keep in the...
View ArticleFinding the Best Gluten-Free Bread
It’s been a long time since we did a Food Fight, but we’ve got two new gluten-free bread options that claim to be the best of the best and they are ready to rumble. So, let’s do this. Let’s declare who...
View ArticleSatisfy Your Sweet Tooth With These Fruity Treats
In the dessert spectrum, there’s a lot of room for fluctuation. You’ve got your bowl of strawberries on one end, and chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream on the other. So, when I get a craving for...
View ArticleCheese by Mail Might Be the Way to My Heart
I can spend a lot of time — and a fair amount of money — at the cheese counter at my local grocery store. And while I don’t mind spending a bit on a nice cheese, I’ll admit that I get a bit nervous...
View ArticleWhat Snacks Are You Serving Right Now?
When it comes to finding awesome new treats, I tend to look for a few things right off the bat. First of all, obviously it has to be delicious, because life is too short to eat food I don’t enjoy. It...
View ArticleBanana Pancakes for a Calm Morning
We often think of pancakes as kind of a sweet morning treat, but it’s not all that hard to turn a regular ol’ flapjack into a pretty darn nutritious breakfast. And after checking out Shine Organics’...
View ArticleHandy (and Delish) Nutrition on the Go? We’ve Got You Covered
Nutrition bars are a bit of a tricky topic in certain circles. I mean, on the one hand, we’re busy people. via GIPHY So, having a snack that provides us with nutrition and can be stashed in a purse,...
View ArticleBiting Into a Better Bread
There’s a reason people call awesome stuff “the greatest thing since sliced bread.” And it’s because sliced bread is pretty fantastic. I love starting my day with a piece of toast spread with avocado...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Better-for-You Chips Guide
Remember how we did that amazing (if we do say so ourselves) guide to protein bars? Well, hold on to your bars … or your butts … or your tastebuds, because we’re doing it again — this time with CHIPS....
View ArticleNutty, Crunchy, Sweet, Spicy: Snacks You’ll Wanna Stash
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day. His little girls are in day camp, and it got me thinking about what I remember most from my days of going to camp. Sleepaway camp? Easy answer — I got...
View ArticleNo Whey! A Plant-Based Protein Round-Up
Gone are the days of protein powders tasting like dirt … or worse. And, seriously, thank goodness for that! Recently, I started tracking my macros (grams of carbs, fat and protein) in a quest to get...
View ArticleDouble Duty Treats We’re Digging
Every treat serves a purpose. Sometimes that purpose isn’t anything more than satisfying a sweet tooth — and that’s okay! Sometimes that need just needs to be met. But isn’t it kind of nice when you...
View ArticleOn-the-Go Snacks to Help You Power Through Your Day
Like most women in their thirties, I’m on the go — like, alllll day long. And over the years I’ve learned that if I want to keep my energy up and consistent throughout the day, I’ve gotta fuel well...
View ArticleWhat’s Poppin’? This Awesome Popcorn Stuff
I freakin’ love popcorn. Like, LOVE IT. via GIPHY Like, buy it by the bag and then also make my own. Or, convince my husband to make it for us with this ingenious method (it’s seriously fabulous). So,...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Everything: New Healthier Ways to Get Your Fix
My poor little Fit Bottomed heart was broken a few years ago when I learned that Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte contained milk. Like many people, I love pumpkin spice everything — but I’m also...
View ArticleMaple Is Having a Moment: Celebrate With These 6 Treats
A Baltimore high school was recently evacuated for a suspected hazmat situation after teachers and students became ill. After a search of the school, the culprit was found. It was a pumpkin spice air...
View ArticleWhen I Dip You Dip We Dip
I really enjoy entertaining friends, and I tend to do a decent amount of it this time of year. Sometimes it’s a big, planned soiree, sometimes it’s a last-minute gathering of friends who happen to be...
View ArticleA Food Trend We Can’t Wait to Spread
One of the simplest ways I’ve found to take my sandwiches to the next level is to add a new — and super flavorful — spread. Often, that’s involved me mixing some sriracha into my mayo or some curry...
View ArticleThere’s a New Tot on the Block
Sometimes a little salad or steamed broccoli is exactly the side dish you’re craving. But sometimes, well, let’s be honest. You just want tots. via GIPHY Sorry Napoleon, but yeah — I’m always gonna...
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