Snack Girl Archives

Why “Added Sugar” Matters

The FDA wants to change the nutrition facts label to include “added sugars” versus the way it is now....

A New Pizza – No Sauce and a Light Crust

Pizza is one of my forms of kryptonite. Not crappy Domino’s pizza, but well-made, delicious pizza....

Fig Newtons Are All Wrong

How can I pick on one of the best-selling cookies in America? The First Amendment says you can’t stop me....

Blender Vegan Key Lime Pudding

I don’t like using my blender because then I have to wash it. It is bulky and takes time to put together and take apart....

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

I have a confession to make. I have been on vacation for almost 2 weeks.....

Make Your Own Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

I am SO proud of myself. I made this beautiful bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt (and then I ate it)....

The Greek Yogurt Taste Off

Which of these Greek yogurts is your favorite? I decided to taste them all and try to determine which one is the best....

Time for Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

I know you probably think it is time for potato chips – but you are wrong....

Save Money With These 10 Budget Snacks

I walk into the grocery store and manage to spend $100 without breaking a sweat....

Love Cheesecake? Give This A Try

I receive all sorts of requests for recipes. One reader wanted me to make a light version of cheesecake....

10% Happier: A True Story of an Anchorman's Quest For Peace

There are two types of book that I can’t get enough of – autobiography and self help (also know as self improvement)....

Eggplant Like You’ve Never Had Before

Many eggplant recipes start with a painful step to extract the bitter taste found in some bigger, older eggplants....

Are You Having Fun When You Exercise?

Exercise can be a chore. I find that it can hurt and make me uncomfortable....

Tasty Marinara Sauce in Six Minutes

Yes, I know you can buy a jar of marinara sauce that means you will have sauce in NO minutes – but hear me out....

How To Love Your Body

Have you taken a good luck at your body lately? How do you feel about it?...

Grilled Peaches: The BEST Summer Dessert

I fell in love with peaches when I lived in Athens, Georgia. Georgia is a peachy place....

Top Seven Worst Diet Tips

If you make the mistake of telling a stranger that you wrote a book about losing weight, you will want to pull your hair out....

The Ultimate Milkshake Makeover

Do I like smoothies more than milkshakes? Before yesterday, my answer would have been, “not really”....

Why Dr. Oz Got In Trouble

In case you missed it, last month Dr. Oz got called on the carpet by a United States Senator for endorsing “magic pills”....

Peanut Butter Flavor Without The Calories: PB2

Snack Girl features peanut butter A LOT. I happen to love the stuff and I use it almost every day....