Fareground is sort of an urban modern spin on the tired concept of a food court. Several Austin staple restaurants have space there, offering a nicely balanced variety of different cuisines and casual fare situated around an expansive central bar. With a cheese and meat shop, taco spot, burger joint, bakery, and more, there is definitely something for everyone. For our first evening...

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How many half-used bottles of condiments would you say you have in your refrigerator at this very moment. Five? Ten? Twenty? I don’t know how many I have but I know it’s too many. So when I have the opportunity to make a sauce or condiment from things I already have on hand insteading of buying yet another bottle, I’m going to do that. I...

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Whenever I write about my experience of eating disorders, I make a point of saying that the healing process isn’t linear. It’s full of odd, surprising twists and turns, realizations and moments that take one by surprise. Still, I think it’s natural to hope or expect that a linear trend will emerge. After all, it’s the promise of change, of transformation, that keeps...

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Maple Pecan Banana Muffins 4 Freestyle Points 142 Calories Moist and delicious banana muffins sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped with crushed pecans – so good you won’t believe they are light! This week has been a crazy week, for those of you who missed it I was on QVC Wednesday selling The Skinnytaste Cookbook! Here’s a link to the video if...

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There’s a restaurant in my neighborhood that has a vegetarian Nashville Hot “Chicken” Sandwich made with tempeh that is sooo good even though it hurts sooo bad. Spicy food lovers, you know what I’m talking about, right? Well, I wanted to make something similar at home, but I decided to go the buffalo sauce route instead. Fresh avocado and a super simple ranch...

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A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®. Happy October! My favorite month and also my birthday week!! And just a few days and Skinnytaste One and Done Cookbook will be arriving to everyone’s door if you pre-ordered! And for those asking, all the WW points for...

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Rosemary & garlic flatbread, made with lentils! It is naturally grain-free, vegan, and incredibly easy to make, too. Most importantly, it is 100% delicious! ...

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We’re living through a historic moment right now—collectively enthralled by the Senate judicial committee hearing of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s accusations of sexual assault by Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Goodness, I got tired just writing that sentence. Concurrently, I’m working on a very special project, which will contribute more fully to the conversation around personal and civic forms of activism, particularly...

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