Category Archive for 'Sides & Snacks'

Years ago after a massive heartbreak, I was faced with the decision on whether or not to go to Italy. After all, this was the runaway-together-to-Italy type vacation that my ex and I were supposed to go on together. After a crushing breakup, a bunch ...

Writing this isn’t easy. In fact, it’s taken me a good week to figure out how I would put this into words, how much I’d share and what my food therapy focus would be. So the ...

The year was 1984 and I strutted into class with my Buster Brown shoes and braids. All I could think about was how much I wanted to play house with Alex and how one ...

There I was, sitting listening to Zeppelin as my body swayed from the moving subway.  As Robert Plant screamed through my ear buds, I noticed in front of me a couple appearing to have a disagreement. [Melissa ...

Becoming Badass 101

There are several ways to deal and cope with a breakup. Some will cry, others will shut out the world and go into hiding, go temporarily insane, or lash out. Luckily, I’m friends with ...

It was a Wednesday night and alright, maybe I shouldn’t have been out, but it was hot outside and my sticky skin was begging for a breezy patio and a cold glass of Pinot. As I ...

Once upon a time there was a girl named Little Bug who was cousins with Little Red Riding Hood. They both had a lot in common: they were beautiful, had a bold sense of style and ...

How to follow your heart: The stomach detour.

Just when you think this is about rock stars dressed in leather with pounds of makeup on or about the do's and don'ts of locking lips, think again.  This is about one of the most important things I've learned in my life - the K.I.S.S. ...

My bag contains the following: A little pop, jazz, blues, rock and touch of classical. (Somehow they all fight to be heard) A pair of converse sneakers along side a variety of heels and ...

I believe at some point there must have been some sort of communication error with the ticket girl at the train station because once I jumped on, I was pulled into psychedelic-type world ...

In addition to cleansing, lately, Ive been feeling a little tickle in my throat.  Being proactive, I decided to get some ginger to make my Sexy Hot Cold Kicker...pronto.  So on my way to ...

The little engine that could is a story told to children about the value of optimism and hard work.  I almost wonder why this story hasn't been adapted for adults.  They could make the engine ...

Laying bed with a new special someone in your life is quite possibly the most comfortable thing on earth.. if the spoon fits. The hours go by and soon ...

I'm craving a beach, massages, an amazing partner to share it with and...a big bag of chips. I know what you're thinking...how unsexy of you Melissa! I know, but the other day, the little demon inside ...

Generally, I'm pretty resistant to Christmas, but this year, I'm giving in: Yes to jingle bell rock and all the other cheesy holiday music to follow. Yes to ...

It's 1am and my head is swirling and I can't sleep. Instead, I'm writing...to you. Other than cooking and eating, this has always been my therapy. Lately I ...

Tonight I went for dinner with Buddha. We decided after a phone conversation that it was best that my little princess self would be taken out for a ...

Okay, so the picture here makes it look like I'm on a man-hating mission - but I assure you, I'm not. It's just that I've decided that I'm ...