{"id":93312,"date":"2013-11-24T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2013-11-24T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=93312"},"modified":"2013-11-21T15:42:13","modified_gmt":"2013-11-21T20:42:13","slug":"foodie-spotlight-rachel-from-little-chef-big-appetite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/foodie-spotlight-rachel-from-little-chef-big-appetite\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Spotlight: Rachel from Little Chef Big Appetite"},"content":{"rendered":"

I believe cupcakes deserve their own food group and seafood gives me the heebie jeebies.<\/em><\/p>\n

I can get behind that kind of food philosophy! Her strong feelings about seafood aside, the thing that drew me to Rachel’s blog, Little Chef Big Appetite<\/a><\/strong>, was the fact that she likes to cook a little bit of everything. Even though she’s a tee-tiny little thing that I want to keep on top of my flour canister like a non-creepy Elf-on-a-Shelf, and could probably eat whatever she wants, her recipes are healthy and flavorful.<\/p>\n

Rachel talks about why she started her blog and shares a few of her favorite recipes –<\/p>\n

Why did you start your food blog?<\/strong>\u00a0I started my blog in college at the University of Pennsylvania as a way to share my love of healthy food and cooking with my friends and family.<\/p>\n

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How would you describe your approach to eating\/health?<\/strong>\u00a0I try to eat healthy most of the time so that I can “indulge” worry-free occasionally. I make sure all of my meals have lots of protein and fiber, so that way I am less likely to snack on unhealthy things throughout the day. When I do treat myself, I love wine and anything that has the words “cookie” or “cake” in its name.<\/p>\n

Have you always had an interest in healthy food or did it come later in life?<\/strong>\u00a0My interest in healthy food came in college. Before then my diet consisted of fried chicken fingers, pizza, and Easy Mac. Once I got to college, I began to realize I wouldn’t be able to keep that up without packing on the pounds. I started researching healthy foods and learned my way around the kitchen by watching my dad (who is still the best cook I know).<\/p>\n

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What is your favorite ingredient to use in the kitchen?<\/strong>\u00a0I love cinnamon. I think it is such a versatile spice. I can add it to pancakes for breakfast in the morning and also to stews and braises for dinner. If I had to choose a favorite food, it would definitely be peanut butter – straight from the jar with a spoon (no, it’s not the healthiest choice, but it’s certainly a delicious one!)<\/p>\n

Has blogging changed the way you view food and cooking? <\/strong>Yes, visually. Before I would make a meal and then just scarf it down so quickly that I never really cared or thought about presentation. Although now that I take pictures of my food for my blog, I make sure my food looks as good as it tastes. After snapping a few photos, then I dig in immediately.<\/p>\n

Favorite recipe to date?<\/strong>
\nMy Gluten-Free Almond Butter Cookies<\/a><\/strong> are little bites of heaven. There is no flour, butter or oil in these babies, but they are INCREDIBLE.<\/p>\n

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Three Recipes You’d Like To Share With Our Readers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buckwheat Pancakes<\/a> <\/strong>(They’re Gluten-Free, too!)<\/p>\n

Turkey Meatballs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rachel is\u00a0featured in our\u00a0series of spotlights on healthy food bloggers<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure to check back next Sunday to meet another healthy blogger in our midst.<\/em><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lauren from I. AM. YOU.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Billy from Wit & Vinegar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Honey Thyme Mashed Sweet Potatoes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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