Must Have: A Look at Portion Size + Recommended Servings

Posted by magpie
On July 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: As a dietitian I get lots of questions around portion size and recommended servings. Below are some graphics which lay it out the recommendations and provide visuals for comparing portions to common household items.

Maggie’s Menu: Flank Steak with Snow Peas

Posted by magpie
On July 16, 2016

Message from Maggie: In my quest to find good asian food in our neighborhood I have been trying to cook my own asian inspired meals. See here and here. Below is my latest endeavor- a play on The Pioneer woman’s recipe here. Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 3 tablespoons apple vinegar 2 […]

Maggie’s Menu: How to Chiffonade in 3 Steps

Posted by magpie
On July 13, 2016

Must Haves: Favorite Foodie Finds This Week

Posted by magpie
On July 12, 2016

These face cookies are almost too cute to eat. Almost! This popsicle print onesie screams summer. Get in my bag. These DIY snack trays for my next backyard party. Takin it up a notch!

Must Have: Long Weekend Packing Check List

Posted by magpie
On July 11, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend I am headed to Chicago for a long weekend to visit my two oldest (and best!) friends. Take the stress out of packing and use this simple checklist. Need tips for airplane snacks or a beach getaway checklist? Click here and here.

Make: Bowling themed Birthday Banner + Free Printable

Posted by magpie
On July 10, 2016

Message from Maggie: My friend Jamie rented out a few bowling lanes at Pinstripes alley for her husbands birthday. I offered to make a bowling inspired banner. Check it out below. What you need: Computer paper Printer Hole punch Baking twine Instructions: Create a Canva account on canva.com. Begin creating a design by clicking the […]

Maggie’s Menu: Blueberry Muffins

Posted by magpie
On July 9, 2016

Message from Maggie: Another pal invited us for dinner tomorrow to show off their new home. I created another play on my housewarming gift basket but instead of bread, I included these blueberry muffins. Given my friends husband is gluten free, I used a rendition of King Arthur’s blueberry muffin recipe, using their gluten free […]

Maggie’s Menu: Grilled Pesto Chicken

Posted by magpie
On July 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: The basil in Mr. Magpie’s garden is so healthy right now. I decided to make a batch Giada De Laurentiis’ pesto, so we can use it on chicken, pasta, and zucchini noodles. Speaking of, have you read my ode to a spiralizer? Below is a link to pesto chicken. Ingredients: 2 boneless […]

Make: Gifting: Housewarming Gifts

Posted by magpie
On July 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are going to a BBQ at a friends new house this weekend. Taking advice from George and Mary Bailey from Its a Wonderful Life, I put together a housewarming gift of bread, wine, and salt. Mary Bailey: “Bread so that this house may never know hunger. Salt so that life may always have […]

Maggie’s Menu: Rosemary Parmesan Oven Roasted Potatoes

Posted by magpie
On July 6, 2016

Message from Maggie: I brought these rosemary parmesan roasted potatoes as a side to pair with my apricot chicken for a dear friend who recently had a new baby. The potatoes are easy to make and can be done ahead of time and then reheated. Ingredients: 1 lb. baby potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 […]

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