How I Passed the Registered Dietitian Exam
I quickly mentioned in my last post that I have completed my dietetic internship and succeeded in passing my RD exam on the first attempt. What a joy! The RD exam was everything, yet nothing, I...
View ArticleBite of the World: Kimchi
Today marks the start of a new segment on this blog: Bite of the World. One of my biggest passions in life is the exploration of cultures through their cuisine. It’s such an easy way to bring...
View ArticleBlack Bean Brownies
Confession (/humblebrag): I once made a pumpkin pie out of tofu and served it up to my family at Thanksgiving. They happily gobbled it down and were none the wiser. “They’re totally eating tofu and...
View ArticleStatement Sunday
A while back, my pastor said something similar: “Don’t let past disappointments keep you from present or future appointments.” May we always learn and grow from past experiences, as opposed to being...
View ArticleChicken Salad with Greek Yogurt, Almonds, and Cranberries
Can we continue with the discussion of things I would have hated as a child? Chicken salad definitely would have made that list. I had a serious aversion to anything mayonnaise or mayonnaise-related....
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Noodle Bowls
Hi, friends! How was your Thanksgiving? I was fortunate enough to be able to take a quick trip back home and hang with some family and friends. I even had the chance to act touristy at the Bellagio...
View ArticleEating Healthy While Traveling
Hello and happiest new year to you! I just returned from a trip to Kansas City, Missouri and can I just say: I really dig that place. The trip was brief, but I was able to eat some good food, meet...
View ArticleSugar Sugar
Today we’re talking about the sweet stuff. A Facebook friend recently posted the above TedEd video, which the nerd in me found quite interesting. It’s a new year. I know so many of you might be...
View ArticleFood Jags
Do you know what they are? A food jag is a common behavior seen in children when they decide to only eat one certain food for an extended period in time. For example, we’ve probably all known a kid who...
View ArticleRodeo Houston, Y’all
Hi, guys. Yesterday, I had my first Rodeo Houston experience, complete with carnival rides, pig races, “mutton bustin’,” The Band Perry, and food. Lots of food. Lots of fried food. It was...
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