I had my first dish at Noodles & Company several years ago when I was in undergrad. I remember walking in and thinking to myself “wow, this is a lot of pasta with a ton of options.” The latest dishes from the restaurant incorporate “zoodles” or zucchini noodles which are delicious.
Read MoreI had a great opportunity to spend some time with Jamie Mertz, the founder of The Red Bandana Bakery. She was such a pleasure to chat with and her baked goods were something to rave about. Find out more about my experience in Bethesda.
Read MoreLast Friday, I had the pleasure of going to The Protein Bar in Farragut Square to participate in a tasting of their new breakfast menu. Generally, I'm a simple breakfast person. I like fruit, some form of protein (almond butter or eggs) and incorporating greens if I can (smoothie or side salad). I was excited to try The Protein Bar as I've heard many great things about their menu and that I'd like the experience.
Read MoreAs my holiday recipe series comes to a close for the month of November, it wouldn't be right if I didn't share a dessert recipe to take you into December's holiday party month. A new friend of mine, Becky, is a virtual health and wellness coach from my home state of Florida. I'm really excited to share this delicious recipe with you all, and hope you'll find them as healthy and tasty as I did!
Read MoreYou'll recognize this week's guest, Nicole Nelson, who has written a guest blog post before for AIH. I'm excited to share her recipe as not only are her photos absolutely amazing but she really has a great way of sharing her creations. Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone!
Read MoreAs part of my holiday recipe series, I am sharing other recipes from food bloggers I really like and follow their creations. This week's guest post / recipe is from Jackie Saland, a Chicago-based actress & model gone blogging. Hope you give it a try!
Read MoreI figured I’d launch my holiday recipe series with my favorite vegetable chili recipe. The great thing about chili is that you can make it however you want to. I think it’s important to start with a good base and from there you can add any type of meat, dairy or garnish you want.
Read MoreAçaí berries are rich in antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats. This is similar to commonly eaten berries, such as cranberries, blueberries and strawberries. I’ve really gotten into eating açaí bowls and wanted to share my finds around the district.
Read MoreOnce I moved to DC, I knew I had to start all over again and learn the restaurants and foodie scene. Luckily, I found @DCGlutenfree on instagram. I really enjoyed learning the different gluten free finds around the district. After following the account for some time, I realized that it wasn't just finds in DC, but also in NYC and even Maine. I wanted to learn more about the person behind the account, and reached out. I was pleasantly surprised by how helpful and nice she was! Stephanie is the woman behind the account, trying new foods across the district and documenting her finds. I asked her more about her gluten free journey and how she ended up being a strong influencer in the area.
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