I’m not sure if you heard the breaking news or not, so brace yourselves: The First Lady went to lunch and ordered a cheeseburger. AND fries. AND a shake. AND a diet soda. The reason Michelle Obama is getting so much attention about this meal is because she is an advocate for child nutrition and healthy living. That got me thinking. As a dietitian, I am also an advocate for…
Inspired by EA, aka “The Spicy RD“, I recently dipped into the bulk bin at Sprouts and came home with some millet. Millet is a gluten-free ancient grain, typically grown for bird seed in the United States. With 6 grams of protein per cup and a versatile flavor, this grain is not just for the birds! Millet looks like little round seeds and is easy to cook with. This tabbouleh…
Monsoon season is usually one of my favorite times of the year. Sure it’s hot, but every afternoon the clouds build up over the mountains and bring a refreshing thunderstorm to the parched desert. That was our experience while living in Vail (Southeast Tucson). Living in Phoenix is proving to be a little different when it comes to monsoons. Yes the storms blow in, but we get mostly dust and…
Guess what?! I finally got a DSLR camera! I have been wanting one for a long time, but you know, they are kind of expensive. Turns out, my brother-in-law Jesse recently upgraded his camera and was looking to pass on his older Canon Rebel. He and Jeff arranged for me to get the camera for my birthday last weekend. As Jesse apologized for not sending it with the original lens,…
Wishing everyone a happy 4th! Don’t forget to stay cool, and drink plenty of water. Have fun!