Summer is here and with that comes backyard BBQs with family and friends! BBQ's are definitely one of my favorite summer activities and whether you are hosting or attending, it's always great to have a handful of side dishes to satisfy guests. That's why we've pulled together 10 of our favorite BBQ side dishes from one of our favorite sites and magazine: Real Simple. 

The snack monster strikes again! It always happens right after I eat dinner. I'm at home, indulging in some trashy TV (a la T.G.I.T) and the sweet tooth gremlin starts knocking at my door. But with treats like these ones... maybe I don't mind so much.... 

I know i shouldn't complain but it's been really hot in Los Angeles the last few days! It makes me so ready for the Summer. The sun stays out much longer, it's perfectly acceptable to wear flip-flops all day and people don't judge you if you eat FroYo for dinner. 

I have a sweet tooth. A mighty one at that. I usually can keep it in check, but it tends to rear it's ugly head at night, right after I've had my dinner.. or in the afternoon.. around 3pm... or first thing when I wake up.. okay, okay.. fine! It's an all-day thing. The battle is real, ya'll. 

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and we've had our eyes out for a delicious snack that we can eat without feeling all the guilt. That's when we stumbled across Susan Voisin's Roasted Cauliflower Bites recipe on FatFreeVegan and man, oh man! We feel like we hit the snack food jackpot! We knew we wanted to feature it so that all of you can add it to your Super Bowl parties! 

The Holiday Season is in full effect and with that comes parties, dinners and events. It leaves us searching into our recipe catalogs for something tasty.. but healthy.. yet something that will still keep people coming back for seconds (because let's just admit it now, we want to be know as the person who brought the most amazing dish.. am i right?) 

It’s no secret that California likes their salads. We have vegan restaurants, microbiotic cafes or gluten-free pizza joints almost everywhere you turn. We see words like “free-range” or “organic” in front of all our favorite ingredients and we don’t even blink an eye. We are all about putting healthy ingredients into our bodies.

Maybe you had a bad day or you’ve been eating healthy all week and just can’t curb that sweet tooth that has been pestering the last couple hours. I’m a big advocate for finding alternative ways to still curb those cravings while not breaking your calorie bank account.

I love food. And I love eating. But the two together can prove to be a challenge when you start packing on the pounds. So when I cook, I’m always looking for new ways to still achieve all those delicious flavors that make dishes devour-worthy, but cut all the bad stuff for you.

California is well-known for it’s Mexican culture and incredible food.. With Mexico neighboring our lower border, dishes like slow-roasted carnitas tacos and deliciously marinated carne asada burritos become weekly meals. But sometimes, you just want a little healthier version.

There are few things I enjoy more than a tasty treat. With all the delicious dessert recipes floating around the internet, it’s amazing I don’t gain weight from how much time I spend fantasizing about eating it all. That’s why I love this super easy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding.