Forget the myths — here’s the truth about breastfeeding and weight loss. Learn how to lose pregnancy weight while breastfeeding without compromising your milk supply. Since having my little one two years ago, I’ve written often about my efforts to lose and maintain my post-baby weight. The struggle is real, and along the way I’ve … Read more

A most wonderful way to make a beloved old-fashioned dessert. If you want an easy, irresistible dessert, look no further than this Crock-Pot peach cobbler. Warm and comforting, it combines bright, juicy peaches with a tender, buttery topping for a classic dessert that’s simple to prepare and impossible to resist. Busy schedules make shortcuts welcome, … Read more

On my Salt Lake City breakfast tour I’m focusing mostly on newer spots, but there are a few places I’ve visited before that still deserve a mention. Beaumont is one of those: a reliable staple that feels fresh to the valley and belongs on this list. Today I picked up a breakfast burrito from Beaumont … Read more

Chicken Tortilla Soup made with smoked chicken is a comforting classic with a delicious smoky twist. Smoke a whole chicken ahead of time and use the shredded meat later in the week to make this soup quickly. Chicken tortilla soup is pure comfort: warm broth, bright herbs, a touch of heat, and satisfying toppings. It’s … Read more

We love cauliflower, and baking is one of the best ways to bring out its flavour. This cauliflower bake with gnocchi and mozzarella is an easy, low-calorie family meal that feels indulgent thanks to the cheese. The combination of tender roasted cauliflower, pillowy gnocchi, sweet peppers and melted mozzarella is comforting and satisfying—kids often gobble … Read more

Delicate jam-filled cookies Craving a simple homemade cookie? Cookies are one of my favorite treats—easy to make, versatile, and ideal with a hot cup of coffee or tea. These Gluten-Free Coconut Jam Cookies are mildly sweet, wonderfully textured, and perfect for an afternoon snack. They’re typically filled with raspberry jam, but you can use any … Read more

I have many fond memories of panjiri — my mum made it every Janmashtami without fail. While she observed the fast, she would prepare this rich, aromatic sweet that we eagerly awaited. Panjiri combines whole wheat flour, ghee and assorted dry fruits to create a crunchy, nourishing treat. It works wonderfully as prasad to offer … Read more

This recipe was inspired by my Twitter friend and talented chocolate baker Choclette. Each month she and baking friend Chele host the We Should Cocoa challenge: make something chocolate-based with a chosen special ingredient. For April 2011 the special ingredient was marzipan. I wanted to recreate the comforting idea of a Simnel cake — a … Read more

“If you are a writer, you must write.” – Nicole Gulotta of Eat This Poem. Write what? I don’t have an English degree to flaunt, no books with my name on the cover, and no collection of essays published for the world to judge. Yet the urge to write persists—natural and unavoidable, like a fish … Read more