Healthy happy you.
I have a newfound love of sugar snap peas, especially since I have a local source for the stringless version (read: serious time-saver). Great for snacking when raw, these peas taste even sweeter when they've been blanched, and once cooked they work well with all sorts of dressings. Tossing sugar snap peas in a wasabi dressing is my new replacement for an old favorite snack of mine: dried Read more
Spicy wasabi peas can kick up your party-food spread, and this popular snack can do the same for a thick piece of salmon. The sinus-clearing punch of horseradish mellows out when the peas are ground up and used as a coating on roasted fish. Zest of lime and shredded cabbage make for a pretty plate, while another pea — sugar snap — offers even more crunch with a touch of sweetness. I've made Read more
Of all the crazy chocolates I've seen — among them, wasabi pea chocolate and soy-sauce-flavored Kit Kat — the most intriguing I tried was Xocolatl de David's Chicharrón Chocolate Bar. I loved the concept of crunchy mixed into smooth, savory blended with sweet, and yet I found myself wishing for more pork rind. That's when I dreamt up my perfect chocolate snack: Chicharrónes, or deep-fried Read more
At Nopalito, a Mexican eatery in my neighborhood, every meal starts off with a complimentary bowl of spicy fried chickpeas. This snack is full of heat and crunch and sort of reminds me of spicy wasabi peas or corn nuts. Because I'm addicted to them, I decided that I would try and make a healthier version at home. Like kale chips, roasted chickpeas are a great way to satisfy a chip craving, minus Read more
I love me some trail mix. It's a great snack that satisfies both salty and sweet cravings. And if made the right way, it provides healthy nutrition that your body needs. Whether I'm at work, running errands, or on a hike, trail mix is my go-to snack for that extra boost of energy I might need to get through the next couple of hours. Even though it's easy enough to buy trail mix, it's more fun to Read more
