The grill gets plenty of attention for burgers, steaks, and chicken, but don’t sleep on the vegetables! Grilling vegetables adds fabulous flavor, with smoky, caramelized notes and crispy edges. So delish! My guide to perfect grilled vegetables! With all due respect to Grilled Salmon and Grilled Chicken Breast, I think my very favorite thing to … Read more
Make 12 S’mores Dessert Recipes without a campfire! From cookies, brownies, and bars to cheesecake and dip. So many desserts inspired by the classic summer treat. Aimee’s Recipe Notes It’s no secret around here that campfire S’mores are not my favorite. When my kids were growing up, we always took them camping. And camping means … Read more
Every birthday deserves a special cake. I’ve collected 15 of my Best Birthday Cake Recipes so you can celebrate with someone special by creating their favorite dessert. Aimee’s Recipe Notes Everyone should have the dessert they love for birthdays. I know I have a favorite (have you tried my watergate cake?), as does my husband … Read more
Key Takeaways HYROX is an indoor fitness race that blends endurance and strength through a standardized format designed to be both accessible and challenging. Try this HYROX-inspired workout, which combines functional training with cardio exercise, to get a taste for the event: Check out the ACE Exercise Library. … Read more
Welcome to the middle of summer! HOW ARE WE DOING? I feel like one either approaches summer like “fave season! no schedule! bring it on!” or “send prayers! still have to work! need structure!” Ok, perhaps I’m over simplifying it…but I would love to know where you fit on that spectrum. I was debating whether … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. Cold evenings in Seattle always make me crave curry, and more specifically, a pot of rajma masala. I simmer kidney beans, tomatoes, ginger, and warm spices together until I have a thick and creamy plant-based curry. … Read more
This site uses affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This cauliflower alfredo sauce delivers the same creamy and garlicky comfort of the original, but it’s entirely plant-based, lower in fat, and super nourishing! Plus, it’s ready in under 30 minutes! Why You’ll Love Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce This … Read more
The American Egg Board’s (AEB) Eggcelerator Lab, the egg industry’s premier innovation center, announced the winners of its 2026 Product Development Competition. This year’s challenge invited undergraduate and graduate students to develop innovative egg-based beverages that showcase the versatility, functionality and nutritional benefits of eggs in emerging beverage formats. Texas A&M University students Ikenna Okehie, … Read more
Huge thank you to my dear friend Margie, who recommended this recipe. In fact, she often sends me recipes she loves, and they are always winners. This one I found particularly unusual because apart from the use of dill, which is a traditional match with salmon, corn and green beans seemed unexpected to me. And … Read more
Key Takeaways Because the ankles, knees and hips function as a connected system, weakness or stiffness in one joint can impact the others. Lower-extremity exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the ankle can help improve stability and reduce the risk of sprains, while strong hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes help support … Read more