happy, healthy & hot

Calamari can be friend or foe

The delicious breaded and deep fried calamari served as an appetizer isn’t doing you any favors.  Don’t even get me started on the oil it’s cooked in.  (That’s not to say I don’t indulge from time to time…I do.) But calamari in marinara sauce is another story altogether.  Just as delicious, and actually doing something […]

Pudding and a puppy…

it doesn’t get much better! But what if the delicious chocolate pudding was amazing for your skin and gave you an energy boost?  And was so healthy you could eat it for breakfast? I should add that this pudding is also paleo, primal, gluten free, grain free, and dairy free.  What’s not to like? So […]

Cinco Savings!

Before you dig into that guac and pour yourself a margarita, check out these deals.  They are all from companies that I order from regularly and absolutely love. ✨  Primal Kitchen is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with $5 off and free shipping on any order of $55 or more.  Just enter the code CINCO2017 at […]

This meal brightened up my day…

and my skin. Really. Last summer I published a post called People always ask me…  It was about the foods that I feel have made the biggest difference in the health and appearance of my skin. It ended up being the most popular post ever on happy, healthy and hot.   You can read the […]

Want to "C" better skin?

Use vitamin C inside and out! According to the Linus Pauling Institute “the antioxidant properties of vitamin C and its role in collagen synthesis make vitamin C a vital molecule for skin health.  Dietary and topical vitamin C have beneficial effects on skin cells, and some studies have shown that vitamin C may help prevent […]

Didn't make it to Starbucks for the Unicorn drink?

That’s good. Because I’ve got something better.  It’s still pretty and unicorny (I realize that’s not a word) but it’s not loaded with sugar and ingredients you can’t pronounce. Here’s the thing…I’m all about being fun and festive, but I want to look and feel good too. And a drink with 75 grams of sugar […]

BLT egg salad…

is pretty much the best lunch ever. It covers all the bases…it’s made from high quality protein, healthy fat and antioxidant rich veggies.  It is paleo, primal, low carb, and even Whole30 approved if you use bacon without sugar.  It looks pretty and tastes even better.  I’m hooked. Here’s what I used:

Cold brew, part two

Do you cold brew? I do! It’s no secret that I ❤️  coffee, and I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy it.  Last year I wrote a post on my love for the cold brew coffee that is popping up everywhere.  Here it is: Do you cold brew? Cold brew coffee is just that…coffee […]

Deviled eggs are hot right now…

as in popular, trendy, showing up as an appetizer on restaurant menus. And the deviled eggs I’ve been making lately are hot too…nice and spicy! I’ve been making the most delicious deviled eggs with just three ingredients.  Because why make things complicated? These eggs are the perfect little snack.  They taste great (seriously, who doesn’t […]