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Seasonal Eating: New Ways with Radishes and Asparagus

Spring can be a bit of a letdown when it comes to seasonal eating. With the warming weather we start having visions of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and vibrant eggplant. Go to the farmers market, however, and there’s only a sea of greens–lettuce, kale,...

[VIDEO] Vitamin Frenzy

5-New Kitchen Thinking, How to Be "Marketing-Wise", Meal Making Transformation

A couple years ago I wrote “Chasing Supplements, Part 1” which explored three questions: Is it not possible to experience good health without a raft of supplements? Was the achievement of vibrant good health put on hold until the 21st century, when humans could...

Why You Need to Battle Blandness

1-Healthy Eating Clarity, Meal Making Transformation

An Uncommon Strategy for Tired Taste Buds I remember having lunch with my mom while she was at a rehab facility following a long hospital stay. I was struck by how bland the food looked and tasted. At the time, I chalked it up to the common wisdom that “old...

Recipe: Twice-Baked Potatoes, Dairy-Free and Vegan Versions

7-Recipes--Healthy and Tasty

Recently I saw a picture of twice-baked potatoes. Maybe it’s because I love potatoes so much, but I couldn’t stop thinking about those tasty potato halves filled with fluffy mashed potatoes and topped with gooey melted cheese. But therein lies the problem:...

What Does Cooking Have to Do With Addiction Recovery?

5-New Kitchen Thinking, Meal Making Transformation, Uncategorized

The banner at the top of this article is the same one I put at the top of all my e-newsletters. I included it on this post because I want to focus on its Meal Making Transformation message. That’s because transformation is top of mind for me after getting a...

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Recipe: Onion and Mushroom Gravy

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For one reader, Christine, there is nothing she likes better than sauteed mushrooms and onions. I’ve teased about her excitement and enthusiasm for this combo, but have to admit that it is quite tasty. Transform the combo into a gravy and you also have a very...

The Therapist Waiting in the Kitchen

5-New Kitchen Thinking

Hidden Mental Health Benefits of Everyday Cooking There’s no question that cooking can be burdensome at times. But as pointed out in “What If Cooking Is Just Plain Burdensome?” the critical question is where do we go with that fact. Do we let it stop...

Natural Remedies: Cost-Benefit Insights

Meal Making Transformation, The Simple Prescription for Good Eating

More on “The Downside of Natural Remedies” A previous post included the video “Hidden Triggers and Surprising Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” In the video, Women’s Gut Health Coach Susan Slowes shared the promise of managing IBS...

Recipes: Parts and Pieces Cooking — 3 Easy Mix ‘n Match Salads Great for Lunches

2-Cooking Time Management, 3-Get Vegetable Friendly, 6 Healthy Cooking Building Blocks, 7-Recipes--Healthy and Tasty, Building Block Techniques, Time Saving Tips and Tricks

Left-Handed Cooking I got a shoulder replacement last week. Of course it was my right shoulder so I am learning to cook mostly with my left hand which is very awkward! I wanted to share my fumbling cooking efforts with you as encouragement that you don’t have to...