Benicia Book Signing

I will be at the Benicia Bay Company gift store celebrating Benicia in Bloom while giving out samples from “Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s” and signing copies from 1-3 PM this coming Sunday, April 1. Come by and say “hello” if you are in the area or come...

Hunger for Change- watc...

Amid much anticipation the doors are now open to the ‘Hungry For Change’ Free Worldwide Online Premiere! You can watch the entire film online here: www.HungryForChange.tv/online-premiere  The film will be available for 10 days only, from now until March 31st so make...

White Bean and Basil Hu...

I love Trader Joe’s White Bean and Basil Hummus but I’m avoiding wheat and it contains soy sauce so I put together a recipe that is similar without the wheat. It’s very easy and delicious! I spoon it over cooked vegetables or dip slightly cooked vegetables into it for a...

Upcoming Book Signings ...

Everyone I speak with who has tried the recipes in my new book, Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s is so excited about them and so grateful to have them. What fun!! I will be signing books and offering samples of recipes at three upcoming events in the next couple of weeks. I...

Fish Tacos with Marinat...

Trader Joe’s used to carry marinated mahi mahi that made this dish super easy. They hope to have it back into our local stores soon according to those I spoke with at my local TJ’s. Meanwhile, I made up my own marinade and it is delicious! I took several  packages of mahi...

Insulin Resistance, Low...

Many of my weight management clients have a condition called “insulin resistance” and must lower the amount of carbohydrates they are eating to lower their blood sugar as well as to lose weight. When helping them to plan their meals and snacks, I advise them to begin with a protein...