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It Has To Taste Good

Coaching & Classes for a Delicious, Joyful Life

Hi There! I’m Kara…

I am passionate about delicious, life-affirming food and I share my expertise through my cooking classes and coaching programs. Thanks for stopping by my corner of the Web! Find Out More About Me...

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Tres Hermanas Stew (Three Sisters Stew)

July 7, 2016 By Kara Leave a Comment

No, I’m not crazy.

Yes, we are in the middle of 90+ degree July heat and yes, I’m making a knock-your-socks-off, chunky stew. It’s hot. And spicy. It is the antithesis of summer-friendly food. Why, you ask? We have a sick kid at home. And we have to get her better before her big performance (in Fame) at drama summer camp. But more importantly, we have to get her better so she’s better and not sick. So that means a no-nonsense, super-nutritious pot of Tres Hermanas Stew. One that has loads of antioxidants to fight this big bad daddy of an illness. Continue Reading…

Here Comes the Sun Breakfast Quinoa

May 25, 2016 By Kara Leave a Comment

The clouds finally cleared and the sun came back. After so many rainy, dreary days, it seems like we finally have our spring. Walking this morning in the sunshine felt so darn good. I’m vitamin D-ized again. Of course I’ll be cursing the unrelenting DC heat and glare come July, but for now I’ll take the sun and all its glory with wild abandon! A super-flavorful, high-protein breakfast is perfect for this morning. Move aside ‘oatmeal’. The winter is O-V-E-R. I’ll have some quinoa cooked in almond milk, with chewy raisins, sweet apricots, and subtle flavors of vanilla and cinnamon. Topped with toasted almonds to add some crunch. Delicious. Nom, nom, nom… Continue Reading…

Garlic Braised Kale

March 18, 2016 By Kara Leave a Comment

This kale recipe is always a hit in my Kickstart Your Health classes. It’s just so darn good. Savory. Chewy. Garlicky. Salty. And it takes very little time to prepare. It’s E-A-S-Y and almost mistake-proof. Continue Reading…

Hungry-man Scrambled Tofu

February 20, 2016 By Kara Leave a Comment

Hungry-man Scrambled Tofu is my take on scrambled tofu. It’s a breakfast-brunch favorite at our house, and you won’t miss the eggs at all. I make it at least once a week for hubby and me — it’s a hungry-man meal and will not disappoint! Continue Reading…

Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms

January 13, 2016 By Kara Leave a Comment

Baby, it’s cold outside! Winter is here. It’s about time, huh? As I was driving home last night, the snow was blowing into my windshield sideways. Weeeeeeee — what fun! It was like flying in the Millennium Falcon with Han and Chewie a gazillion miles an hour past all those stars. Now it’s time to warm up with some tasty, mm-mmm-good soup. Here’s one of family’s favorites. Hubby likes the miso, the kids love the noodles, and I like to add extra ginger and jalapenos to mine for more pizzazz. Continue Reading…

Tempeh Broccoli Saute

January 4, 2016 By Kara Leave a Comment

You may be asking, What on earth is tempeh? Tempeh, which is originally from Indonesia, is a traditional soy product made from fermented soybeans. Soybeans are cultured and fermented and formed into a rectangular patty. Since the whole beans are retained through this process, tempeh is very high in protein, fiber, and vitamins. Continue Reading…

Cooking Classes & Health Coaching

DC Classes: Kickstart Your Health Nutrition and Cooking Classes: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:45pm, February 12 – March 19, 2019. At PCRM, 5100 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20016.

Arlington, VA Classes: Kickstart Your Health Nutrition and Cooking Classes: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm, February 21 – March 28, 2019. At Barcroft House, 800 S. Buchanan St, Arlington, VA 22204.

Lifestyle Medicine Health Coaching: Fridays, 9:00am-1:00pm, with Dr. Aruna Nathan, MD. Call 301-949-1010 for appointments.

 

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