It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
Recent Blog Post
Spaghetti a la Pomodoro and Basil
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients:
- ½ lb whole wheat spaghetti
- ½ lb vine ripened tomatoes, diced (save any juice from the tomato as well)
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8-10 basil leaves, roughly torn
Directions:
Put a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add in the pasta and cook to package directions.
While the pasta cooks, add a generous amount of olive oil (2-3 tbsp) to a high sided saute pan, over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic and cook, stirring frequently until the oil becomes fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Don’t let your garlic brown. Add in the tomatoes and its juice. Cook over medium heat, lightly crushing the tomatoes as they cook. Season with salt and pepper and add half the basil leaves.
Just before draining the pasta, save 1 cup of the starchy cooking water. Add the cooking water into the tomatoes a little at a time until a sauce forms. Toss in the spaghetti to coat. Divide among serving plates and top with the remaining basil.
Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:
Meat-eater in the group: Serve with diced chicken sausage.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta.
Add spice: Add in ¼ tsp red pepper flakes with the garlic for a little kick.
It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
