Tomorrow a new spot in Davidson called Kindred will open its doors for the first time. The restaurant is owned & operated by husband and wife duo Joe & Katy Kindred. Joe is the former executive chef of Rooster’s, located in uptown Charlotte. He was named the 2013 Chef of the Year winner by The Charlotte Magazine. […]
Mark your calendars ladies! This coming Saturday, February 9th from 10am to 5pm is THE sale you don’t want to miss. 7 Boutiques come to one spot {Bebe Gallini’s in downtown Cornelius} and bring all their sale items to YOU! We have shopped this sale in years past, trust us, the deals are sick. Bonus: […]
I’m sure I’m probably the last person in LKN to just now be checking out the new Whole Foods, but I can at last say I have been. I have seen the light and I am forever a changed woman for it. It’s an inspiring place, that Whole Foods. As a self proclaimed shop-a-holic, I […]
Flax seeds (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, also known as ALA or omega-3. As a source of healthy fat, antioxidants, and fiber, flaxseed can also help lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. There are two main types of flax […]
* This is the first of a new series where we help you figure out how to eat seasonally! Break outta boring old salad ruts and embrace eating the way nature intended, when the veggies are their tastiest and give the most optimal nutrition anyway! First week of every month we will be sharing a new seasonal vegetable [and […]
What if I told you that you can enjoy all of the warming, rich, hearty comfort foods of wintertime without compromising your health or diet in the process? Well, believe it or not, it is totally possible! With a few twists, traditional favorites, such as chicken soup, chicken potpie, and slow cooker chili, can be […]
Because I am such a health-conscious person, my love of desserts always surprises people, and I’m frequently asked to reveal my big secret to staying slim while still getting to indulge in things like cake, brownies, pies, and cookies. While it can certainly be challenging to eat healthfully during the holidays, I like to make […]
If you had asked me five years ago to describe a typical vegetarian Thanksgiving, I would have used words like bland, boring, and tasteless, and I am sure that many people would have agreed with me. In recent years, however, I have learned that there’s a whole other world beyond Tofurky and plain vegetables. It’s […]
When I scroll through any of my social media accounts, it seems as though everyone under the sun has been apple picking lately. While the pictures of my college roommate’s infant sitting in a wagon surrounded by twenty pounds of apples is quite adorable, I’m willing to bet that most of those apples will go […]
Over the summer, I got into the habit of drinking an icy cold smoothie for breakfast every morning. They were not only refreshing, but the smoothies also made me feel energized, healthy, and well-nourished. Well, it might be cooling off outside, but I have no plans of packing up my blender any time soon. Even […]
Sticking to a healthy diet postpartum is definitely a great way to fit back into your skinny jeans, but more importantly, eating highly nutritious foods gives the body loads of energy. Energy is something that any new mother can use, right? While coffee can certainly help you power through the day, moms cannot survive on […]
I’m probably a little biased, but I think that women are amazing. We juggle school, family, work, friends, volunteer service, and more. It’s probably safe to say that we run the world. Since ruling the world is kind of a big job, we women often struggle to find the time to take care of ourselves […]
