Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn

February 10, 2015August 26, 20153 Comments

I’m not the kind of guy who goes over-the-top on Valentine’s Day. I walk past the over-sized cards, colossal boxes of chocolates and huge heart-shaped balloons and chuckle to myself. The extravagance feels too commercial to me. My usual V-Day gift to my S.O is a regular-sized card, a box of chocolate covered almonds (her … Continue reading Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn

Broccoli Slaw Sushi or Vegetable Spring Roll? Quick Win Wednesday

November 5, 2014August 26, 2015Leave a comment

Level of Effort: Super Easy Cost of Ingredients: $0.88 Nutrition Info: 161 calories, 2.5 g fat, 4.2 g protein, 2 g fiber, 30.7 g carbs Spring Roll or Sushi? I call this recipe "The Poser" because these healthy vegetable wraps take on a different look depending how you slice them. If they look like they're difficult to make, … Continue reading Broccoli Slaw Sushi or Vegetable Spring Roll? Quick Win Wednesday

Peaches and Cream Oatmeal: Microwave Monday

September 15, 2014August 26, 20151 Comment

Level of Effort: Super Easy Cost of Ingredients: $0.84 Nutrition Info (1 helping): 220 calories, 3 g fat, 5.3 g protein, 5.3 g fiber, 43.3 g carbs What if the only cooking appliance you have access to, or feel comfortable using, is a microwave? If that's the case for you, then be sure to start your week by … Continue reading Peaches and Cream Oatmeal: Microwave Monday

Greek Yogurt and Mango with Lime Sugar: Quick Win Wednesday

August 13, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Level of Effort: Super Easy Cost of Ingredients: $2.06 Nutrition Info (1 helping): 216 calories, 2.5 g fat, 7.7 g protein, 4 g fiber, 40.8 g carbs This sweet fruit dessert, topped with creamy Greek yogurt, is for those of you at the cafe who have worked your ass off over the summer to stay in shape … Continue reading Greek Yogurt and Mango with Lime Sugar: Quick Win Wednesday

Healthy Quesadilla Challenge: Mission Possible Monday

June 30, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Level of Effort: Easy Cost of Ingredients: $3.17 Nutrition Info (1 quesadilla): 393 calories, 16.3 g fat, 13.3 g protein, 3.3 g fiber, 46.3 g carbs Hi c'mon in to the cafe! Today we're talking quesadillas and how making them is about as easy as it comes. The downside of course is quesadillas generally aren't the healthiest choice. And … Continue reading Healthy Quesadilla Challenge: Mission Possible Monday