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Why We Love Seasonal Eating
Mealtimes that are easier tastier and more fun Seasonal eating gets a lot of press these days. Usually it's in the context of eating locally, since the two go hand in hand. Sometimes it's in the context of saving money, since seasonal produce is less expensive than...
Building Your “Tasting Muscles”–and Putting Them to Good Use
The ill consequences of our couch potato culture aren’t limited to flabby abs and saggy triceps. All the homogenized foods that comprise the bulk of our diet have gradually eroded our “tasting muscles,” too, making it harder to enjoy and be satisfied with foods we feel good about eating.
The Freezer: Are You Friends Yet?
Deals and Convenience Await Those Who Make Friends with this Wonder Appliance I'm always singing the praises of the freezer pantry, and in September's newsletter I alerted readers to a frozen fruit and fish buying opportunity. Apologies in advance for being an "I...
Spinach Sauteed with Bacon and Pears
We've been told that bacon is unhealthy,but is it really as bad as they say? Check out how that question got answered in the previous post, Bad Boy Bacon VS. The Cheese Danish. Then enjoy the incomparable flavor of (a little) bacon in this dish that's perfect for...
Bad Boy Bacon VS. The Cheese Danish
What a way to stir up controversy, angst and anxiety: At a health fair last week, we demonstrated Spinach Sauteed with Pears and Bacon. Yes, you read that right. We made a dish featuring none other than bad boy bacon. Not turkey bacon, not a vegetarian imitation,...
Mexican Food, Healthy Style
8 Ways to "Healthi-fy" Mexican Favorites Recently I've had a couple people ask if there's a way to make Mexican food healthy. Of course there is. To the extent we think of Mexican food as unhealthy, it is generally the Americanized version that is a problem, not the...
A Boredom-Busting Meal for Mid-Winter
Easy, Fun, a Little Fancy + Vegetarian and Gluten Free So you're bored--with restaurant food (see previous post) as well as your weekly rotation of 5 standard meals. If you can saute and deglaze, two simple Cooking Basics we learn about in Whole Kitchen classes, you...
Eating Out: Not All That Great?
If eating out is supposed to be so great, why are people increasingly disappointed about “eating out too much?”
More on How “Food Is Good for You”
Many doctors and nutritionists are recommending that we get our nutrients from foods. In fact, a recent Post article was titled “Why Bother With a Pill?” Indeed.
Feeding Kids? What Parents Might Be Missing
True or False: It's really important to feed our kids nutritious foods. Of course every parent agrees on the importance of feeding our kids well--at least on an intellectual level. It's putting principle into practice that's so disagreeable. Consider this scenario: ...
6 Reasons to Love Tupperware Cupboard Organizers
Never thought I’d have a kitchen full of Tupperware, but I’m a convert now that I’ve seen how these containers make it easy to find, access and cook with the healthful ingredients experts are telling us to eat.
Superfood Parsley Pesto: Go-To Sauce for Winter Cooking
Yesterday's post talked about parsley's superfood status and why that should come as no surprise since all real foods are good for us. Start getting more of parsley's goodness into your diet with this quick and versatile pesto that tastes great on everything from...