desserts

Stepping Out of Your Food Comfort Zone

by Molly on February 3, 2012

in desserts

On Wednesday, I made apple pie. I’ve made apple pie before, but never like this. If this was 6 years ago, I wouldn’t have hesitated to buy a pre-made pie crust and a can of sugary apple pie filling and call it a day. Who doesn’t love the convenience of ready-made ingredients? But convenience doesn’t [...]

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Eat More Fat

by Molly on January 27, 2012

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One of the most common mistakes people make with their health lies in their fear of fat. While there are plenty of reasons to avoid the “bad” fats, such as trans fats and hydrogenated oils, there are just as many reasons to consume the “good” fats, like the essential fatty acids (particularly Omega-3s) and polyunsaturated [...]

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What will 2012 bring?

by Molly on December 30, 2011

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Can you believe 2011 is almost over? This year has been quite eventful and I think 2012 will be no different. Want to know why? We’re moving to Boston! That’s right – we’re packing up our London flat and hopping back across the pond to set up a home in the Boston area. We are hoping [...]

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Last weekend, I had a stall at a local Food Fair, my first venture into making and selling healthy treats for the masses. When I first signed up for the stall, I had no idea how great the event would be – hundreds upon hundreds crowded the tent to sample all the wonderful goods on [...]

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Sunrise Inspiration

by Molly on September 30, 2011

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Where do you draw your inspiration from? When we’re talking about food and the meals we prepare at home, maybe inspiration isn’t something we need. Instead, it’s an afterthought – a readymeal from the supermarket on our way home from work, a phone call to the nearest pizza delivery company. Yet it’s a perfect place [...]

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