No-Churn Banana Cocoa Ice Cream from Comfy Belly

April 29, 2014 // No Comments

I wanted to share this Banana Cocoa Ice Cream from Comfy Belly just because. And everyone deserves a nice bowl of ice cream once in a while. It is simple, easy, and probably only the healthiest ice cream you could make. There... Continue reading →

Starbucks Orange Cake by Elena’s Pantry

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

I tried this orange cake for the first time to bring to my dad’s house the Friday night of Easter weekend, and my family – including my little five-year-old taste-tester brother – really enjoyed it. It is not as sweet... Continue reading →

Anna Kaiser Ab Workout

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

I really love the workout videos from celebrity trainer and former dancer Anna Kaiser. She works with clients like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kelly Ripa – so you know she’s doing something right! Continue reading →

Almond Flour Brownies from the Wannabe Chef

April 28, 2014 // 1 Comment

These almond flour brownies from the Wannabe Chef are ridiculously good. I don’t know what else to say – if you are Paleo, gluten-free, dairy free, enjoy baking with almond flour, or just really appreciate a good brownie, you need... Continue reading →

Double Chocolate Orange Torte from Elena’s Pantry

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

This double chocolate orange torte from Elena’s Pantry is decadent, rich, and incredibly satisfying. I tried it a couple weekends ago for Easter along with these other desserts, and the family members who tried it absolutely loved it. However, something I would do differently... Continue reading →

Almond Flour Everything

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

In the spirit of promoting almonds and almond flour in my last post, I wanted to share a few of the amazing recipes I tried last weekend for Easter. I literally spent two hours that Saturday night scouring the internet... Continue reading →

So what’s the deal with almonds?

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

Last weekend I prepared three desserts for Easter, each of them using almond flour. It was my first time baking with almond flour – as in, I didn’t even get to try all of my creations before serving them to my... Continue reading →

To be, or not to be gluten-free…that is the question

April 28, 2014 // 2 Comments

In this Fox interview from last February, Dr. Peter Osborne gives a great and simple explanation of why so many people have “gone gluten-free” and the issues surrounding a GF diet. The skeptic in me tries to always keep in... Continue reading →

Have we really adapted, or is there truth behind the Paleo diet?

April 28, 2014 // 2 Comments

If you follow current fitness and nutrition trends, have fitness-junkie friends, or if you use any social media at all and have not been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve probably heard of the Paleo diet.... Continue reading →

Dr. Oz: The 10-Day Sugar Detox

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

I am a huge fan of the Dr. Oz Show. As much as I may get teased for tuning in on a (semi) daily basis, Dr. Oz and his guest hosts frequently explain complex ideas in ways that we can... Continue reading →

Alexandra in the City

bostonian passionate about all things food, fitness, and city living

Month: April 2014

No-Churn Banana Cocoa Ice Cream from Comfy Belly

Starbucks Orange Cake by Elena’s Pantry

Anna Kaiser Ab Workout

Almond Flour Brownies from the Wannabe Chef

Double Chocolate Orange Torte from Elena’s Pantry

Almond Flour Everything

So what’s the deal with almonds?

To be, or not to be gluten-free…that is the question

Have we really adapted, or is there truth behind the Paleo diet?

Dr. Oz: The 10-Day Sugar Detox