Halloween is a week away, and I have not bought the candy yet. That’s not an accident. I know myself. The day that candy comes through my front door is …
Mindset Real LifeThe Day I Buy the Halloween Candy Is the Day I Start Eating It
The Monthly PlateCook Less, Enjoy More: November Meal Plan
The Monthly Plate · November 2026 Cook Less, Enjoy More Simple meals for a busy season. Save your big cooking energy for the holidays. 2 adults ~1,250–1,335 cal/day Budget ~$145 …
The Monthly PlateOctober Meal Plan: The Immunity Menu
The Monthly Plate · October 2026 meal plan October Immunity Menu Fewer sniffles, more treats. This October meal plan is built for allergy season and cold-and-flu season. 2 adults ~1,140–1,190 …
Real LifeWhy You Crave Junk Food When You’re Sick (And What Your Body Actually Needs)
You feel that familiar scratch in your throat, or the ache settling into your body, and you know a cold or the flu is coming on. And within a day …
The Monthly PlateSeptember Meal Plan: Seasonal + Game Day Favorites
The Monthly Plate · September 2026 meal plan September Seasonal Menu Fall New York produce meets game day favorites in this September meal plan, with simple meals for busy fall …
Mindset NourishOvercoming Food Guilt: How to Bounce Back After an Off-Plan Meal
If you struggle with overcoming food guilt you are not alone. What if the goal was never eating perfectly every day? What if it was never white-knuckling your way through …
The Monthly PlateJuly Meal Plan: Fresh Summer Seasonal Menu
The Monthly Plate · July 2026 meal plan July Seasonal Menu This July meal plan puts fresh New York summer produce into simple, no-fuss meals. 2 adults ~1,390–1,510 cal/day Budget …
RecipesPesto Shrimp with Zoodles
The ultimate 15-minute weeknight win. This Pesto Shrimp with Zoodles is a low-carb, keto-friendly powerhouse packed with lean protein and hidden veggies. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for when you need …
RecipesSpinach & Mushroom Pizza
This spinach & mushroom pizza recipe is a very simple meal for a busy weeknight. It only takes about 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook. So, in …
RecipesThree Sisters Summer Salad
This is one of my favorite summer salads. In this salad I have the “Three Sisters” ( Corn, beans and squash) along with any other fresh veggies I have in …