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Thank You to The Chopping Block: The Culinary Classroom That Shifted My Career Path

When I first started working at The Chopping Block as a class assistant back in 2010, I had no idea it would change my life. What began as a fun part-time gig (on top of my full-time gig at the time) ...

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

When I saw that The Chopping Block was offering a Cooking for Life class, I was SO excited! The class is focused on eating to nourish your body and mind, which is exactly what I’ve been doing for ...

Home Makes Healthier Eating Possible

As a future registered dietitian studying nutrition, I try to make healthy home-cooked meals as much as possible, but that doesn’t always happen. However, there is one aspect of my cooking that gives ...

Simple and Delicious Meals to Start Your Day

I will never tire of hearing the term 'simple and delicious' in regard to meals prepped and enjoyed at home. I am a firm believer in the notion of eating your first meal of the day within the first ...

Food as Medicine: Nourishing Body and Mind in Everyday Life

Imagine that you visit a doctor or registered dietitian for a particular ailment. They hand you a piece of paper with a prescription (like the good old days) and all it says is to eat one cup of ...

Summer Vegetable Crunch Wraps

Summer is a time of vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and an abundance of seasonal vegetables. It’s also a great time to get creative in the kitchen by converting some of your fast food favorites into ...

Nutrient-Dense Smoothies

I began my health-focused journey a few years back and making delicious smoothies became a regular task in my kitchen. There are many things that I love about smoothies. They are simple and easy to ...

Unlocking the Relationship Between Food and Mood

There’s an intricate connection between what we eat and how we feel. It's a fascinating journey that unveils how our food choices influence our moods and vice versa, creating what often feels like a ...

Baked Potatoes: A Clean Slate for a Healthy Meal

Potatoes have gotten less love lately as we have gone crazy swapping carbs for cauliflower. I'm guilty of it too, but have you tasted my Buddha bowl with cauliflower rice? You won't miss the carbs! ...

Ditch your Dieting Rules

Happy 2023! Last year at this time, I declared “This is the year I am going to lose weight!” - which is exactly what I did every January 1st for the past several years.

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Thank You to The Chopping Block: The Culinary Classroom That Shifted My Career Path

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Home Makes Healthier Eating Possible

Simple and Delicious Meals to Start Your Day

Food as Medicine: Nourishing Body and Mind in Everyday Life

Summer Vegetable Crunch Wraps

Nutrient-Dense Smoothies

Unlocking the Relationship Between Food and Mood

Baked Potatoes: A Clean Slate for a Healthy Meal

Ditch your Dieting Rules

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