Foodie With A Life

Welcome to our world, Cicely Veronica Duroe ❤️

My best tip for eating healthier: have at least one healthy option in your fridge ready to eat.

Aspirational veggies don’t count if you never get around to preparing them.

They might as well not be in your house because you won’t eat them.

It doesn’t have to be a big overhaul, roast a big sheet pan of veggies (Brussels sprouts are a personal fav) or simply have raw cucumbers and carrots ready for snacking.

Put them in a clear container at your eye-line in the fridge.

You can even put a note on the front of the fridge to remind you (and others) that there’s a healthy option prepped.

Next time you’re hungry reach for that veg first.

This is an easy way to start building a healthy habit.

Make it easy for yourself to do the thing you want to do.

If you’re looking for healthy recipe ideas, click on my bio link to subscribe to the Seasonal Recipe Bundle. It’s $12/season the delivers healthy recipes each season. Think of it as your investment in yourself.

This weekend I’m also including the Fall 2022 bundle as a bonus.

Cheers to you feeling healthy starting today!

Give the gift of an experience. Membership means a year of simple, family-tested, seasonal, easy-to-riff from, and always… delicious recipes.

Each quarter you'll receive six veggie-forward recipes, a mix of breakfast, lunch, sides, and dinner recipes to keep you inspired and eating healthy, home-cooked meals. Subscribe for $12/season and give your favorite friend a free membership for the holidays. Subscribe here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615a7e31c71e8685f183b902

Green juice.

One way I stay energized during the holiday season is with green juice, especially after a heavy meal (I see you, Thanksgiving!)

My go-to combo?

Cucumber + celery + lime + apple + ginger

How do you keep it fresh during the holidays?

Join my newsletter and be the first to know about new menu plan-friendly recipes, podcast episodes, and simple strategies for doing less.

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As a thank you, get my Prosciutto, Tomato, Basil Egg Bite recipe. It's a deliciously stress-free way to start the day!

Prosciutto, Tomato, Basil & Egg Cup recipe coming in my next newsletter.

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And these breakfast bites, which are divine 👌🏻

Thank you for the inspiration! LOVE your brilliant ideas.

A breakfast treat before interviewing one of my favorite yoga teachers on the podcast this morning.

Taking a few moments to enjoy something lovely feels intentional, like the proper check in with my quality of life.

Pumpkin Spice has all the flavor built in, so a swipe of the seasonal butter with warming spices of cinnamon and nutmeg feel nourishing and festive.

Save 15% on this flavor and others when you purchase on epicurean.com with code CHRISTINA15

I’m loving the pumpkin spice butter right now.

Have a lovely morning 🎃

Dinner on the Table: Shrimp!

This series is dedicated to making dinner doable.

This month is the time between summer and fall, which means you have so many produce choices at your fingertips.

Also back to routine - dinner time is more predictable again but somehow life feels busier than ever.

Shrimp is your back placket ingredient wonder.

It cooks quickly.

Doesn’t need to marinate.

Shrimp is beautifully coupled with made-in-moment dishes like Greek salad.

In this EP, you’ll get a shrimp primer plus three menus to inspire your dinner routine.

Link in bio/stories.

You got this!

Nut/seed- free school lunch ideas!

If you've found yourself in the "nut-free" school lunch zone, this episode is for you.

I talk through nut-free ideas from sandwich to bento box, plus grown-up versions so everyone eats right, including you!

Make sure you’re taking care of you too. ❤️

Podcast link in bio.

https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/smoked-salmon-and-chive-goat-cheese-toasts

Foodie With a Life Menu Planning: smoked salmon and chive goat cheese toasts by Christina Conrad — Foodie With A Life Christina Conrad - Foodie With a Life cooking and food coach. Learn to save time in the kitchen, eat better with easy weeknight meals. Build your kitchen toolbox with a recipe for smoked salmon and chive goat cheese toasts

Easy DIY cold brew video coming at you this week.

Raise your hand if you ❤️ iced coffee!

https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/virtual-cooking-class-summer-menu-planning-copy-lbd8e-yck73

Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) — Foodie With A Life Inspiration is coming your way each season with the Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB). Here’s how it works: Each bundle is a mix of breakfast, snack, lunch, veggie, and dinner recipes to carry you into the new season feeling amazing and inspired. Bundles contain six new and exclusive recipes, develo

Literal best corndog I’ve ever had.

Family day at the Ballard Farmers Market in all its grey soggy glory.

Apple chips got a 10/10 from Ari.

Who else braved the rain today? 😳

Annalee Nolting​ shares low lift, high impact ideas to refresh your home and impart a sense or joy to living spaces. If you feel like your house has been used and abused during the past two years... this episode is for you.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foodie-with-a-life/id1605671416

This is a conversation about unwinding - both for your kids and yourself. ✨

I LOVED where the episode went with - we talk about yoga and parenting but you don’t have to be into yoga to get into this convo.

We talk about all kinds of simple ways to connect the breath and mind for ourselves and with our kiddos.

does something really cool while walking her daughter to school.

What little things do you do to help yourself or your kiddo unwind?

✨New Recipe! Raise your hand if you want it!✋🏼

This dish says “I can’t wait for summer…”

Roasted cherries & peaches on a goat cheese crostini. All you need is a glass of vino and a few good friends.

Recipe coming soon in my newsletter- raise your hand to make sure you get it!

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Todays pod episode is all about nourishing food when you really need it.

When big transitions are on the horizon, having energizing food in the fridge means you’ll eat well and support yourself when your attention is needed elsewhere.

Raise your hand if you make healthy food a priority when new things are on the horizon 🙋‍♀️

What are your freezer must-have's? In this episode I talk through the must-have items you need in the freezer to make life easier. Send me a voicemail at the bottom of episode notes, or DM me on Instagram to tell me what saves you time.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stock-your-freezer-to-make-life-easier/id1605671416?i=1000552582991

Also, if you're looking for recipes that are seasonal, delicious and totally doable, subscribe to the Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive six seasonal recipes each season to keep you inspired, and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB

Thank you to everyone who joined my LIVE cooking class last night, Healthy Weekday Lunch 🥙

It was such fun to cook and answer all your great foodie questions.

I showed everyone how to make two delicious make-ahead dishes and how to remix them to keep it interesting.

FWAL classes are always teaching clients how to build their kitchen toolbox so they feel confident and save time.
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In this episode I provide tactical ways to get out of a cooking rut, explain toolbox recipes and how to expand your culinary repertoire to new cuisines. I'll also give you my top 3 cookbook recommendations and what I've learned from them. Please subscribe, leave a review and share if you're loving the FWAL Pod - it really helps me continue to reach new people :)
https://anchor.fm/christina-conrad/episodes/Get-Out-Of-A-Cooking-Rut--3-Cookbooks-You-Need-e1em08c

Thank you Siri Daly and Celina Kirschner for asking your foodie questions. Episode 5 is all about reducing weekday food waste and when to menu plan for the week. Submit your cooking/kitchen questions by DMing me (foodie with a life) or leaving a voicemail directly to the episode. I'd love to feature you on the FWAL pod. https://anchor.fm/christina-conrad/episodes/Reduce-Weekday-Food-Waste--When-To-Start-Menu-Planning-e1e4juk

Who else stayed for dinner?! 🤚🏽😂

These are all the Meal Train tips I wish someone had told me - plus bonus advice to help feed YOUR family at the same time.

Remember the whole “do less, eat better” motto? Ya, that’s what’s happening here.

Please subscribe, rate and share if you’re into the FWAL pod. ❤️

✨A cooking class for real life✨

FWAL cooking classes are fun and useful, but they’re also built to help you rethink your week with toolbox recipes.

Toolbox recipes are dishes that you go back to again and again. You’ve got them dowwwwnn. They are your go-to’s.

During FWAL classes you’ll learn my pro tips while gaining new toolbox recipes that you’ll return to again and again.

On February 23rd I’m hosting the next virtual cooking class where I’ll be teaching you to make:

• Chicken, Ceci, and Roasted Sweet Peppers

•Cabbage, Feta and Date Salad

These salads are goooooooood.

Participants usually watch me demonstrate the recipes and recreate it another day - join the tribe for a fun evening of deliciousness and pro tips.

Click on my bio link for details.

📣Virtual Cooking Class Announcement 📣

The menu is set ya’ll!

Join me Wednesday, February 23rd at 7pm for a Healthy Weekday Lunch themed class.

We’ll make two recipes:

• Chicken, Ceci (that’s Italian for garbanzo beans), and Homemade Sweet Peppers in a tangy vinaigrette

• Cabbage, Feta & Date Salad from

These dishes are perfect for lunch but delicious is delicious, so I say they work for dinner or dare I say, an unconventional breakfast.

All the deets are in my bio link so register today and let’s upgrade your lunch game.

🎧 Episode 3 dropped today! 🎧

I’m talking all about the hot tips to be more efficient in the kitchen, eat healthier (literally low hanging fruit) and feel organized.

Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and rate if you’re loving what’s happening here.

Have a great Tuesday!

🎧 Build A Better Soup 🎧 Episode 2 of the Foodie with a Life pod just dropped!

In this episode I discuss how making a batch of soup each week will save you insane amounts of time and dishes during the week.

I also talk about how simple ingredients will build a better base for soup, ways to keep leftovers interesting and fun ideas to make it a meal.

Bliss out: This episode ends with a meditation to feel grounded and in your body.

I hope you enjoy and please send me comments or questions, I love to hear from y’all!

If you’re interested to learn more about how menu planning will save you 20 minutes a day, my 4-week coaching session starts February 7 and registration closes in six days.

Click on the link in my bio to schedule a call or send me a DM. ✨

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foodie-with-a-life/id1605671416?i=1000548945884

Look up “Foodie with a Life” wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧

Remember when Friday used to mean rows of sushi at the latest “IT” spot at 10pm?! 🥂

Now it’s dinner by 6 and a quiet night with my husband by 8, if everything goes right.

Our life has all types of seasons and ya know what, I’m glad. It’s a reminder to stay present and aware that this too will pass.

If this life stage is sounding familiar and all too real, you’re likely also in a phase when feeding a family is a must.

I’ve opened my 4-week Menu Plan program for February, and it’s all about ditching the dinner overwhelm with a flexible plan.

From Week One you’ll have healthy, fresh, delicious food on the table in less time than ever before.

Registration is open now through January 31st - simply click my bio link for more info, this is the type of investment that will change your life in such a beautiful way.

✨”It’s still working!!!” .miller17, Menu Plan client 6 months after completing the program ✨

Simple tips to getting started with a weekly menu plan:

* Write it down
* Grocery shop with a plan

When it comes to eating well, it's important to have a plan but keep it flexible. Habits that serve you, like cooking a few feel-great meals, make it easy to eat well because the work is already done.

To make a new habit stick, it needs to be easy and accessible. Write down your menu for the week and post it on the fridge. When Wednesday rolls around and you're thinking about dinner, you don't have to remember a thing - just look at the menu.

If you want to learn more about how to menu plan, I host a 4-week session that teaches a sustainable approach to cooking, and eating well, designed to flex with a busy schedule.

You’ll get weekly grocery lists, customized menus, 1:1 coaching and a virtual cooking class, plus so much more!

I have a few open spots for the winter session so if you feel like “I need this!” book a call to connect in my bio link.

✨February Menu Plan registration ends January 31st and the program begins February 7th. ✨

Warm milk + grated chocolate is the answer.

Toddlers LOVE dipping, sprinkling, mixing… if it’s an “ing” they are down.

I had leftover grated from an affogato cooking class and didn’t want to get rid of it, but I can’t eat chocolate.

Ari and I were watching an episode of where they have hot chocolate in a snow storm and honestly, making hot chocolate sounded like a lot of work and a lot of sugar (grinch-y, I know!)

BUTTTTTT I made a minimalist version that did the trick!

1) Warm milk in the microwave for 30 seconds

2) Scoop a little grated chocolate into a pinch pot (use the tiniest dish you have)

3) Serve milk + straw + chocolate and let your toddler sprinkle all the chocolate into their milk

Adult pro tip: Grated chocolate is also 👌🏻 on a cappuccino, affogato or vanilla gelato.

Let me get a 💃🏻 if you could use a chocolate dusted coffee right now.

So much fun presenting to this morning!

Today was about actionable tips to eat well without doing more + my favorite baby feeding resources.

Swipe though to get my “Get Started And Make It Happen” Menu Mantras.

If you want to learn more about feeding yourself and your fam in a sustainable, nurturing way, click on my bio link or DM me - I’m hosting free consultations until Jan 31st. The next Menu Plan coaching session begins Feb 7th.