Eating with the Seasons: What to eat when there’s nothing in the fridge? Ever open the fridge and panic because there’s nothing to eat? That’s how I felt a couple nights ago because I hadn’t gotten to the store. But wait! What about the celery sitting all alone in the...
Every now and then, I'm in a hurry and don't take time to spice a dish. I always regret my hurry, however, because the food tastes so bland and boring. Do you think we shy away from making real, whole food meals because we fear they'll be bland and boring--not nearly...
We know the health care industry has a stake in our ill health. This is simply because sick people are the "resource" it needs to make money--and "managing" a condition long term is much more profitable than curing a condition. A recent article illustrated how this...
This mac 'n cheese ad looks like a perfectly normal ad, right? Lusciously tempting food pic + catchy tagline. You see it, it registers, but likely as not it "goes in one ear (or eye) and out the other." At least that's what we think happens. The creators of these ads...
I love sharing recipes for whatever dishes I happen to be making at a particular time. But do I think you're making them all? Not at all! So what good are recipes and why do I keep sharing them? In a word: Inspiration! If you should make one of my recipes, that's...
Stir Fry Meal Idea: Thank Goodness for the Pantry Uh oh. Last week my fridge was barren and I couldn't get to the store for a couple days. Fortunately I had a couple peppers left in the refrigerator--and a good pantry! So I had the makings for a quick stir-fry: Fresh...
What do good cooks do that struggling cooks don't? Ever wonder why some people are able to make healthy and tasty meals no sweat? Here's one reason: They use the same recipes over and over! Does that sound crazy? Terribly boring? It's actually not crazy or boring at...
Not long after starting my healthy eating journey I had a major revelation: Besides being the pathway to health, the kitchen offered endless opportunities to be green! So as I became healthier, I could help the planet become healthier, too. Here are a couple of the...
When I first entered the healthy eating field 33 years ago, I excitedly read article after article about new health studies. But after a couple years, things got a little boring. I had hoped to uncover some crown jewels, i.e., the key secrets to healthy eating. While...
What if your ill-health was seen as a good thing? That's the icky thought that came to mind as I read a recent article about the relationship between the stocks of hospitals vs. those of insurance companies. It works like this: If lots of us have poor health, landing...
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Even though spring days are longer, the weather can be just as raw and cold as winter--which is why the bright flavor of fresh dill is so perfect for this time of year. A couple weeks ago, I made a soup recipe my daughter gave me. It was basically a chicken soup with...