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A New Home for Meal Planning and Newsletters on Substack: The Emptier Nest
Many of you have been here since the early days of my little blog I started back in 2016 – and for that, I thank you! Over the years, you’ve followed my journey through culinary school, new recipes, local magazine features, and now my work as a board-certified functional nutritionist. Approaching my 10th year of…Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of January 13, 2025
While so many of our hearts and prayers are with Southern California as we continue to check on friends and family, we must also feed and comfort those closest to us. Just days ago we flew home from Hawaii to the Bay Area as the fires were starting, seeing reports coming in live while we…Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of January 6, 2025
Why I Skip Meal Planning During the Holidays You may or may not have noticed, but I don’t meal plan during the last six weeks of the year! From the week before Thanksgiving, when I’m planning my older son’s birthday celebration meals, to Thanksgiving itself, and all through December, I’m caught in a cycle of…Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of November 11, 2024
Fall is marching right along, the holidays are around the corner and I’m counting the days until our daughter comes home from college. I’m planning on all the meals and treats I can stuff her with (and her friends!) while she’s home… Until then, I’ll continue to nourish my hubby and boys with meals to…Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of November 4, 2024
I’ve been meal planning for so long that it has become a part of my routine — almost automatic each weekend. I check the calendar for busy days or evening events, look in the pantry, fridge, and freezer for food that needs to be used up, and consider the weather that may dictate my cooking…Read More
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Meal Plan // October 28, 2024
The Perfect Time to Meal Plan If there ever was a good time to meal plan, I’d say the next few months would be it! As we reach the end of October, our calendars are filling up, and this season brings more commitments and activities to plan for. This week I’m doing lots of recipe…Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of October 21, 2024
This week’s meal plan has a mix of fall flavors and easy weeknight dishes. A few easy skillet meals and satisfying salads will get us through the week. I’m also going to make a batch of my Morning Glory Muffins for a quick grab and go snack – I hope you try these and love…Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of October 14, 2024
It’s already mid-October and I finally feel like the weather is allowing me to make some cozy food and put out some fall decor around the house. Maybe it’s the same in your neck of the woods? Side note – not to offend anyone, but I’m not a big fan of anything Halloween related, and…Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of October 7, 2024
Friends and family – I hope this finds you doing well and getting through the heat wave that seems to be affecting so many of us, especially out west. It appears there is some relief on the way. Other parts of the country are still dealing with hurricane devastation and uncertainty with each new day….Read More
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Meal Plan // Week of September 30, 2024
Embracing “Fake Fall” in the Bay Area As September comes to a close, I like to call this time of year “Fake Fall.” While I scroll through my weather app, checking in on all my favorite people across the country, I notice that most are still experiencing summer temperatures. That is, except for my sister…Read More