At Chic Mom, we love to support moms in their endeavors to stay chic and be true to their hearts. This mom certainly worked hard at creating a lifestyle that adds to her chicness every day. Tania Boughton is an average mom next door who went to extraordinary efforts to create meals based on popular, high fat recipes from chefs such as Paula Deen and Rachel Ray – and modifies them into healthier options while still keeping the taste and flavor. Tania struggled with food, weight loss and emotional eating for years before developing her new cookbook, Eating Light, Done Right: Simply Sinless... (Read More ...)
A surprising challenge for people who are moving toward a healthier lifestyle and changing their eating habits is peer pressure… or the perception of it. We fear drawing attention to our healthy eating habits, especially as many of those around us are still overweight, pigging out, or making choices for themselves that we know are not good choices. We don’t want to have to explain ourselves or make anyone feel “bad”, so often we will make choices that we know are inconsistent with our goals. Sometimes it seems like we feel that we have to justify, explain or even apologize for... (Read More ...)
Looking for some fun Valentine Recipes to make with or for your kids, or just because you’re in the mood? Try these wonderful creations from Catherine McCord of www.weelicious.com. Start with Dried Cherry Scones as an appetizer, leading to a main course of Ravioli Pesto Hearts. Finish with Raspberry Shortbread Tarts or Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Sea Salt, and top it all off with Strawberry Milk! Maybe they don’t make a meal, but certainly each is an entirely fun Valentine treat! Dried Cherry Scones (Makes 13 3-inch Heart Scones) 2 ½ Cups Flour½ Cup Sugar2 ½ Teaspoons Baking... (Read More ...)
With the cozy days ahead, pasta is a common choice for meals. Pasta is one of the staples of the American diet, but it need not taste like a staple! “It is so much more than just grabbing a jar of generic sauce at the store, boiling some water and mixing it all up in a bowl,” said Dave Hirschkop, the namesake of the Dave’s Gourmet (www.DavesGourmet.com) line of sauces and veteran pasta and sauce aficionado. “There are subtle secrets in every step of the process, from choosing the sauce, boiling the water, and plating the finished meal that can take an everyday dull meal... (Read More ...)
Let your little monsters enjoy the ghost and goblins of Halloween without the highs (and lows) of a sugar rush. Catherine McCord, founder of the family friendly culinary site, Weelicious.com has come up with these simple and delicious healthy “trick or treats” that ensure the monster within every child is kept at bay. Pumpkin Pancakes w/Chocolate Filling Pumpkin Pancakes (Makes 18 Pancakes) 1 Cup White Flour 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat 2 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Baking Soda 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Salt 1 Large Egg 1 1/4 Cup Whole Milk 1 Tbsp Honey 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil, plus extra for greasing the... (Read More ...)
