Nutrition By Mia

Early Summer Wine and Cheese Platter

There are few things better than a good wine and cheese pairing. Growing up and living within minutes of Napa Valley wine country and having been through the wine making process myself in my parent’s vineyard, I have come to love both the taste and science, equally.

Homemade Pizza

  Fun fact: This isn’t my first food blog. In fact, I started blogging several years ago as a full time college student and posting recipes (back when only a handful of people were reading)! My first major debut was on the Today Show food blog. (I actually just found…
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Nutrient Series: Chromium

Chromium is certainly not as well known as say heavily popularized vitamin C but nevertheless, it is needed. Chromium is a recently discovered mineral needed in trace amounts in the human diet. There are some clearly defined roles but because of its novelty, research is still sparse.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2015

Dads can be so hard to buy for, especially for a daughter. Today I am sharing my father’s day gift guide inspired by my own father (who also happens to love cooking!). Here you will find my new favorite way of cooking protein and veggies also known as sous vide…
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Raw Strawberry Tartlets

Dates with nuts have been a long time obsession of mine with an unparalleled ability to satisfy my sweet tooth. As the temperatures really amp up with summer right around the corner, no-bake sweet-treats have quickly become my go-to crowd-pleasing dessert. Who wants to turn on their oven when it’s…
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Spring Pea Crostini

Crostini are the perfect garden party appetizer and vehicle for spring-inspired spreads and toppings. I can’t get over how “springy” these came out and now I am regretting not making them earlier in the season!