Balsamic reduction is a game changer. I know some people make their own balsamic reduction, but I tried once and totally burned it. It turned black, filled my kitchen with an acrid smell, and left me scrubbing a pot with my salty tears. Okay, so I didn’t cry. But I didn’t feel great about the whole thing. I forgot about balsamic…
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Warm, Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese
Warm pistachio-crusted goat cheese tops off this clean salad with cherries, jicama, grilled chicken and baby greens.
Whole Wheat Blueberry Zucchini Muffins {no refined sugar}
I made you whole wheat blueberry zucchini muffins, studded with walnuts and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and orange zest. They rock. These muffins are super freezable, so you’ll always have a homemade breakfast at the ready. You can pop them in the microwave at work and have them with a skim latte or high-protein yogurt, or bake them…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
