pasta – Yours Truly, Cat Taylor

Healthy (High-Protein!) Lemon Garlic Alfredo Pasta

With a bowl of fresh lemons and a handful of unwanted plain greek yogurt cups sitting in the fridge, I sought out a healthier alfredo recipe. Alfredo is one of my favorite comfort meals, yet my stomach never loves it. Heavy cream, butter and cheese isn’t always a great combination for me, and I knowContinue reading “Healthy (High-Protein!) Lemon Garlic Alfredo Pasta”

Summertime Activities to Do Around Glens Falls NY

The little town of Glens Falls has the charm of the beautiful Adirondacks, surrounded by countless attractions for anyone visiting, vacationing, or looking for something new to explore. Let’s Grab Lunch at… Spot Coffee This cute cafe was my go-to “spot” (hah, funny) during high school. I would sit at one of the tables orContinue reading “Summertime Activities to Do Around Glens Falls NY”

The Time-Saving, Spinach-Dip Pasta Dish You Need to Try

I made this dish for my friends last week and we all LOVED it. The key to making such an easy yet totally-not-boring dinner is this: skip the pasta sauce aisle. Instead, try using a dip! I bought Litehouse’s Spinach Parmesan Dip and Spread. I used just about the whole 15oz container to go alongContinue reading “The Time-Saving, Spinach-Dip Pasta Dish You Need to Try”

How I Spent My 5-Day Trip to Florence, Italy

“You’re going for only five days?” When I saw the opportunity for a $500 round-trip ticket to Florence during my extended Thanksgiving break this year, I immediately called up my parents. Am I crazy? Should I do it? During school, we usually only have 3 days off for Thanksgiving break: the days directly before andContinue reading “How I Spent My 5-Day Trip to Florence, Italy”

A Zucchini Pesto Sauce You’ll Want to Share

Wondering how to make the kids eat their veggies? No, seriously, this recipe is so tasty and it doesn’t even taste like you’re eating a whole zucchini. I LOVE a homemade pesto sauce! I put this sauce on spaghetti and added a couple sautéed, sweet grape tomatoes. Pair it with some white wine and you’veContinue reading “A Zucchini Pesto Sauce You’ll Want to Share”

5 Easy, Low-Calorie Recipes for Pasta Lovers

Looking to eat healthily but don’t want to give up pasta? You don’t have to. One of my biggest problems with “diet culture” is that you DON’T NEED TO CUT OUT FOODS. The key is eating them in MODERATION! It’s about building a lifestyle that suits you, not making one that seems so unrealistic (andContinue reading “5 Easy, Low-Calorie Recipes for Pasta Lovers”