by Anna-Lisa Finger | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog, Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads
I didn’t realize how much I liked pickled jalapenos until I started making my own. They are so good on sandwiches, on tacos, on pizza even as a garnish on top of hummus. I wouldn’t bother buying them in a can, because they are so easy to make at home. I...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog
Yes…. but! You can lose weight with intermittent fasting (IF) just as you can lose weight doing any other type of fad diet. But the key to success is sustainability and intermittent fasting is likely not sustainable for the long-term. There are pros and cons to...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 24, 2021 | Blog
If you have been diligently doing your cardio workouts, whether it’s running, biking, or getting on the elliptical trainer, it is time to start strength training. Most women, me included, avoid weight training . But it is an essential part of your exercise...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 11, 2021 | Blog, Weight Loss
Are you frustrated that your clothes are feeling a little tighter since last Spring? You are not the only one. Since the pandemic started, the sales of comfort foods, snacks and alcohol have seen an upswing. And while we may be cooking most meals at home, we are...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegetarian Recipes
This is a great recipe for week-end batch cooking. Make it on a Sunday and you have vegetables for the week. You can add these to rice, pasta or eat as is. To save even more time you can buy the broccoli already cut into florets. Ingredients: 2 heads of broccoli...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Feb 21, 2021 | Blog, Breakfast Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
This granola has become a staple in our home, I make it all the time! It makes a whole sheet pan full, so it lasts a while. I like to eat it with yogurt and my husband and daughter mix it in with their cereal. And sometimes we just eat it as is. It’s so...