by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 7, 2011 | Nutrition, Recipes
photo by NatalieMaynor Remember my friend Grace from Grace & GratiFood? Since she is such an amazing lady she was kind of enough not only to let me interview her last month but to also share a recipe from her own kitchen. Grace must have read my mind when she...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 9, 2011 | Recipes
photo by IPBrian It’s June and summer is in full effect in the Midwest. In Springfield MO we’ve already had several days at 90 degrees or higher. Hot weather means iced green tea instead of hot, sandwiches instead of casseroles and fresh fruit instead of frozen. Fresh...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 5, 2011 | Recipes
image by cscott2006 Sometimes I get bored with just my usual whey and almond milk shake. Sometimes I want to shake it up a bit. Maybe get a little exotic. How about a Post Workout Pina Colada? Maybe one for each hand? Just kidding. At least about the one in each...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 7, 2011 | Recipes
image by IPBrian Have you tried shirataki noodles? Not shiitake, shirataki. They are the best invention since PB2, which also happens to be in this recipe. Although technically speaking I am not sure which came first. I know I discovered PB2 first, but shirataki...
by Pamela Hernandez | Mar 10, 2011 | Recipes
I love Asian markets. You can find a myriad of products that make cooking fun and easy for very reasonable prices. You can get staples like green tea or try something new like shiratake noodles. Just beware of the candy aisle. My last trip I stocked up on coconut milk...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 10, 2011 | Recipes, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
image by IPBrian I have been experimenting with meat making. Faux meat that is. There is a magical substance known as vital wheat gluten you can use to make a vegetarian meat substitute called seitan. I recently rediscovered the recipes in La Dolce Vegan! for...