I am a stay-at-home mama who has recently learned that her high cholesterol and sugar cravings needed to go. This has sent me on a quest for perfectly delicious along with perfectly healthy dishes. I love spicy foods, so trying dishes from indian to mexican work nicely with my already developed cajun palette. Spicy New orleans cuisine is an obvious one. Also, my amazing step-mom bakes without ceasing, so must I! I moved to NYC for a few years (to act) and was very homesick for all things New Orleans. I began making big pots of red beans and rice for my friends with much praise. I took a vacation to Fla. with mom and made them for her. She declared they were "better than hers." In an effort to get more whole grains in my diet and satisfy my sweet tooth, I began experimenting with cookie recipes. Two words that do not go together: whole wheat and chocolate chip cookies.