As the holidays near I am making a point to become more mindful of what I am eating and, frankly, what is coming my way in the next couple of weeks. We all know that for so many of us, the holidays can bring a slight feeling of dread. With …
There is no excuse for skipping breakfast.When I see a client and they tell me they are “just not hungry” in the morning, I usually tell them “you might not feel hungry, but your brain is starving”. If you are a typical eater, meaning you eat dinner around 6 or …
I don’t know about you, but where I live, it has been raining. For days. And not a nice soft drizzle rain, but torrential downpour rain. Which naturally makes me think of hot, steamy soup. So I got to work in the kitchen. Soup is for fall and winter but since …
Although my younger son is dubbed the pickiest person in my family, he constantly surprises me with what he will actually eat. Yes, he would subsist on pizza if he had his way, but, when asked what his favorite vegetable is?Bok choy. Wait, what? Yep, that leafy green vegetable that makes an …
Don’t you just love cooking healthy recipes that can take on numerous roles all at once? I know I do. Not only can these dishes act like a side dish, but also a dollop and of course add so much nourishment too. Applause all around! My Roasted Corn, Edamame, and …
The best part about the month of August around here is the bounty of vegetables that are literally crawling out of my garden. Cucumbers, pumpkins, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, summer squash and all sorts of greens have made their debut. The worst part? It’s going to end soon. Which is …
I’ll make this short because either you’re A. on vacation right now and have made a vow to not use your computer or B. you are wondering what to make for your next BBQ. I have the answer to both problems.Spark up the grill and pull out whatever mechanism you use to …
I have a secret obsession. No, it’s not sugar, or chocolate or the latest diet craze. It’s plants.My garden. I am obsessed with growing vegetables (and all the things that go with it). Every year we seem to find more places to plant vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and with …
I love seafood and wax poetic about all kinds. Even sardines :) Fish, especially fatty fish like salmon and sardines, have some of the best sources of omega 3 fats (the good for you fats you must get from food) and most are full of calcium and vitamin D. But what …
What is it about June that gets everyone in a frenzy? End of the school year, graduations, making summer plans. We. Are. Busy. When busy hits, we need to accommodate. While we don’t want to stray from eating our best, we certainly can make it simple. So, I will make …
