Why Chipotle Wins at Fast Food
For those who know me well, you know that I’m a hardcore anti-fast food advocate. I truly hate fast food, I hate what it represents, and I really hate how it makes me feel. That’s why I stopped eating...
View ArticleThe Flu Hits the Food Fanatic
Ahhh yes, that pesky flu. The kind that hits you like a ton of bricks and you never even saw coming. That’s what took over my body Tuesday afternoon, and until just now, I barely had the energy or wit...
View ArticleA Food Fanatic Christmas in Pictures
Christmas may have come and gone, but leftovers are still taking over the refrigerator. So what’s a typical Christmas like for the food fanatic? Well, it’s full of food of course. And family. Christmas...
View ArticleShopping on a Budget: Healthy Living Market Spring Challenge
Remember a couple posts back I mentioned that Healthy Living Market had announced they’ll be cutting down their prices to be more competitive with other local grocery stores? Soon after I received that...
View ArticleSpa City Farmers Market – Health and Wellness Day
Today from 10-3PM, the Spa City Farmers Market over by the Lincoln Baths will be hosting a Health and Wellness Day! With events from Yoga meditation to learning the benefits of juicing vegetables, this...
View ArticleRacing Into the Future
On Friday, I left my full-time job to pursue Saratoga Food Fanatic full-time. On Sunday, I ran my first 5k and completed in 28:52, finishing 297 out of 793 runners. Today, I’m writing my first blog...
View ArticleSFF Does Acupuncture at High Peak Acupuncture
If there’s one thing I’m unable to get over, it’s my undeniable fear of needles. I’ve been struggling with this since I can remember, passing out after getting the simplest of shots and refusing to get...
View ArticleLiving Gluten Free in Saratoga – Survey!
Whether you absolutely cannot eat gluten or you’re just trying to fulfill a gluten free diet, I want to hear from you. I’ve created a survey with some simple and quick questions. Please everyone take...
View ArticleHow to Dress for Outdoor Exercise in Cold Weather
***Guest Writer: Dan Gejay People run for different reasons: to get in shape, to relieve stress, to get some quality “think time” in, or to make you feel better about eating plate after plate of...
View ArticleDoctors Orders: Going Gluten and Dairy Free
For those of you who know me and my eating habits, you know how in love I have three true loves in life: bread, cheese and pizza. In fact, last night at Chianti with my sister we consumed what felt...
View ArticleWishing Everyone Happy Holidays
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas yesterday, filled with family, friends and food! From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! The post Wishing Everyone Happy Holidays appeared first on Saratoga...
View ArticleHappy New Year from Saratoga Food Fanatic
2013 has been an absolutely amazing year for me. Not only have I continued to build my Food Fanatic following, but I’ve also made some SERIOUS changes in my life and have dedicated myself to this blog,...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday: The Beginning
Every once in a while, you need to go back to your roots, and be reminded of why you’re doing what you’re doing. What I’m fortunate for is having a blog post written by 21 year old me rambling on about...
View ArticleGiving Thanks in 2015
Wow, what a year it has been. 2015 has been one of the most challenging years for me, with some incredible ups, as well as some recent downs. Rather than taking this time to talk turkey or list some...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory
I want to apologize for being so silent recently. It was never my intention to put aside my food writing for anything, but that all changed a week ago. Last Monday, I learned that my dog of 11 years...
View ArticleMy Holiday Weekend: In Photos
I can’t believe Christmas has come and gone. I was a busy little bee making the feast of the seven fishes for my family on Christmas Eve, I hardly got to take any photos of the meal. I did manage to...
View ArticleDry January and All of the Feels
While I don’t typically write about my personal life, I felt like this pertained to the food/beverage world. On January 1st, I decided to kick alcohol for 3o days. Yes, I was hungover on New Year’s....
View ArticleSoups4You Bringing Nourishment to Community
The idea of having soup when you’re sick is a no-brainer, but what about eating soup for overall wellness? That’s exactly the idea behind Soups4You, a new business by Nancy Holzman (previously of Good...
View ArticleFreaky Fresh Delivery with 9 Miles East Farm
Who else strives to live their healthiest lives in the summer? I mean, it’s relatively easy when there are SO many amazing veggies and fruits in season, right? Well 9 Miles East Farm is making it even...
View ArticleOh Hello, Friends…
Hey guys. How have you all been? You might be wondering where I’ve been since August, and the answer is simple: Planning a wedding during a pandemic. In case you were interested… Tim and I got married...
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