Blog - Forkin' Healthy

Smoky Pumpkin Chili

In case you haven't heard...it's pumpkin season and I for one am not the biggest fan of this very popular "pumpkin season." For me the beginning of Fall also means shorter days, trading in my flip flops for boots and my tank tops for hoodies. It also means no more stone fruit, berries and ... read more

community, events, healthy eating, other, programs

A Cleanse for People Who Hate Cleansing. (Which is Me.)

Last Summer Steve and I needed a vacation…one with lots of relaxation, good clean food and a great spa. We were both burnt out from working too much, disconnected from each other and not eating the way we really wanted too. I knew that we needed a reset. What I didn’t realize was that those 5 ... read more

breakfast, recipes, side dish

Beach House Hash

Breakfast and I used to be besties. We would wake up together, watch a little Food Network while we baked up a batch of banana bread, then sit outside with a cup of coffee and let the warm sunshine penetrate our skin until we woke up enough to tackle the day. Breakfast was my absolute favorite ... read more

appetizers, salad, salads, side dish, snacks

Summer Squash Carpaccio

This summer squash carpaccio is my number one go-to appetizer during the summer. It is easy, pretty, delicious and is a unique way to utilize the abundant amount of squash that I am getting weekly from my CSA. Because, let's face it - squash can be a little... you know...boring and for some ... read more

main dishes, recipes, side dish

Roasted Chicken with Kale and Onions

I have never been a fan of one pot meals. I actually don't even own a crock pot. But I'm not totally against them either. My mom makes some pretty killer recipes in her crock pot and my neighbor has this ginger chicken recipe that I absolutely love so what's my issue? I have a probably unreasonable ... read more

breakfast, community, dessert, other goodies

Raspberry Oat Scones + A Teensie Little Announcement

My loves...so many of you have been with me since the very beginning - and not just the beginning of Forkin' Healthy but the very beginning nearly 7 years ago when I started my food blog, CB&J. A lot has happened over that time including a marriage, a new job, a move to San Diego, a new very old ... read more