I never spent too much time thinking about snacking until I was in residency. I had horrible eating habits in high school and college. I didn’t do much better in medical school, where half my calories came from coffee, milk, and sugar. Once I started residency, snacking became key because I would never know if …
When I think of warm weather, I think of dining al fresco. Our meals have become less romantic with two young children, but it doesn’t mean we can’t try! I used to do fun picnics with wine and cheese in Central Park while I was in residency in New York. These days, I try to …
I am very much looking forward to June since we have a few beach and mountain trips planned. This also means we will be eating lots of meals away from home, which can become expensive quickly. Before I had children, I didn’t think much about meal planning or prepping when going away for short trips. …
When my first child was born, I was very strict about what she ate. Once she started solids, all her food was made at home and I only bought “organic” snacks, including little puffs and cereal bars. It is possible she didn’t try Goldfish until she was almost two! Things were different when our son …
I am super excited that the weather is finally starting to get consistently warm in my area. As a transplant from Florida, the winters in the Northeast have not been easy for me. Spring and summer seasons mean lots of fresh, local ingredients and even going to pick fruit with my littles. I know a …
A while ago I wrote a post comparing the Crockpot to the Instant Pot (IP) but did not get into what recipes I have been using in the IP. I feel like I have not maximized my use of the IP yet but I have found a few recipes that I keep going back to. …
Prior to social distancing, stores having long lines to go in and get out, shortage of certain items, and waiting a long time to pay for groceries was not something I ever factored in my weekly schedules and ability to meal plan. A lot of us are already having less time than we used to …
After a long weekend of celebrations and eating delicious but high calorie food, I decided I wanted to make something hearty but healthy for Super Bowl Sunday. I ended up settling on a white bean chicken chili recipe for the Instant Pot I received over Christmas and we were not disappointed. I got my hands …
Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed 1 packet of taco seasoning 1 cup chicken broth Directions: Combine all ingredients in a gallon freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal, freeze. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator (24 hours). When ready to eat, cook on low setting for 4-6 …
That is the question. Just kidding! You should ALWAYS meal plan if you can or figure out a way to do it. Why? Three simple reasons: Save money Eat healthy Save your sanity Let’s start with saving money. If you have ever gone to the store without a list, you probably have noticed that you …