Snack Girl Archives

The Fast Cooking Bean For A Warm Salad

Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....

Weight Watchers 360°: What’s New in 2013

Weight Watchers has launched a new product for 2013. How is it different?

The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation

Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?....

This Year, Get What You REALLY Want!

It is New Year’s Eve. Do you know what you really want?....

A New Year’s Party Question: What to Drink?

Here comes New Year’s Eve and it is time to party! Who doesn’t love staying up half the night to ring in the New Year?....

The Skinny on Winter Tomatoes

For those of us who didn’t can fresh tomatoes when we had the chance, this is a rough time of year.....

A Holiday Wish For You

You know that moment when the sun is about to come up and every one else is asleep?

Tis The Season For Pomegranates

I know what you are thinking. Why doesn’t Snack Girl feature more paintings from the Italian Renaissance?...

Worst Snack of 2012

My picture here is supposed to resemble a mug shot. Yes, Hershey’s Milk Shake you are in big trouble.

Tear Your Eyes Away From Cookies And Look At This!

Snack Girl has been hard at work determining how many cookies she will be making this weekend. I started dreaming with five different cookie recipes....

Make Your Own Instant Oatmeal And Other Great Ideas From "The Homemade Pantry"

I spend a lot of time looking at cookbooks to find good ones. This one made me smack my head and wonder why I hadn't thought of it.....

Top Ten Healthy Holiday Party Snacks

One way to deal with the holidays is to take control....

The Fastest Holiday Treat In The West

Are you supposed to bring cookies to a party this week? Or how about bring in a treat for your child’s holiday concert?....

You Are Stuck In An Airport: What Are You Gonna Eat?

Snack Girl used to travel much more when she was cool. Now that she is boring, she flies maybe once a year....

Looking For Red and Green? Try This!

Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad....

Top 10 Recipes of 2012

I love top ten lists. They make life so easy!....

Try A Lighter Potato Pancake

THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil....

Should You Choose Artificially Low Calorie Food To Help You Lose Weight Or Stick With Healthy?

One of the tenets of losing weight is that you must reduce your calorie intake. Eat less, exercise more....

The Cutest And Healthiest Holiday Party Snack

Last year, I made adorable santa hats with whipped cream. There were complaints....

Celebrate Healthy Eating With Snack Girl’s Favorite Things

Ever since Oprah gave away automobiles on her show, I have wanted to do a favorite things list. Go ahead, check under your chair....