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Turkey Breast in the Crock Pot & How to Use the Leftovers
This turkey breast cooks in 8 hours, from frozen! A Cooking Surprise I have been surprised many times in my kitchen. Like when I rehydrated dried shitake mushrooms for the first time or when I cooked a...
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Less Sugary Homemade Lemonade
A favorite for kids of all ages. Less Sugary Homemade Lemonade Kids can help by squeezing the lemons, measuring the ingredients and stirring, with supervision. Makes 3-4 servings 2 large, juicy...
View ArticleThe Simple, Mediterranean Foods of Greece
Enjoying the Simple, Mediterranean Foods of Greece There’s nothing like the simple and delicious foods of Greece. Sure – you’ve been to a Greek restaurant. You’ve been to a Greek food festival. You’ve...
View ArticleSalmon for Dinner
What’s For Dinner? If you’re the everyday ‘chef’ in your family then you’ve heard this question hundreds of times before – What’s for dinner? When I planned this dinner, I thought it would be a...
View ArticleHow to Grow and Use Fresh Mint
Fresh Mint is an Easy Herb to Grow I grew up in a family of gardeners. My mom mostly enjoyed growing flowers and my dad liked growing vegetables. So, at least in the summer, we had a colorful yard and...
View ArticleChocolate and Banana Cupcake Recipe
A Dessert that’s Perfect for Everyone When I first made and tasted this recipe, I thought it was chocolate-y, moist and not too sweet. For me it was a perfect dessert, but I needed other opinions to...
View ArticleA Healthy Eggplant Recipe called Yakne!
Eggplant and Summer One of my favorite colors is purple. So, maybe that’s why I was first curious about eggplant. The color is so beautiful and since we eat with our eyes, I hope eggplant will get your...
View ArticleSummer Basil Pesto – It’s All About the Ingredients!
Quality Ingredients Matter If you ask me, the quality of ingredients really matters when making a great summer basil pesto. Why? Because each ingredient contributes to the flavor you experience when...
View ArticleHow to Cook a Healthy Summer Meal on the Grill
First, Get Organized Make a menu such as the one pictured at the left: Grilled Mustard-Maple-Ginger Chicken Thighs Grilled Mixed Vegetables Chilled Watermelon Second, Prep the Food Try boneless and...
View ArticleKids & Desserts
Kids and Desserts – Memories I still remember being a kid and asking for a sweet dessert after dinner – every night. But, that was not what happened in my family. Mom treated us once a week with a...
View ArticleHow to Eat More Vegetables
The Why? There are probably more than 100 reasons why to eat more vegetables. I don’t want to get boring or teachy-preachy, though. So, I’m going to boil it down to 10 quick reasons why: 1.Colors 2....
View ArticleButternut Squash in 5 Tasty Ways
Butternut Squash is a Nutrition Hero In case you’re wondering, butternut and all fall-winter squash are ‘up there’ on the nutritious vegetables chart. Here is a quick peek at the nutrition facts for...
View Article10 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays with Less Sugar
Holiday Mindset What’s your mindset going into holiday season? If you make your mind up to indulge less and pay attention more to what you eat and drink, then you may be pleasantly surprised. Getting...
View ArticleA Loaded Baked Potato & Other Nutritious Substitutions
I grew up eating a lot of baked potatoes. It was one of my mother’s go-to dinner starches that was easy to make for our family of 5. Nothing fancy, just a little butter and once-in-a-while, a bit of...
View ArticleThank You for Trusting a Registered Dietitian!
As the year ends, there are many people I want to thank for trusting me as a registered dietitian and nutrition business owner. In no particular order, I’m eternally grateful to my private counseling...
View ArticleHow to Plan Meals with Variety and Flavor
One of the most common questions my clients ask me is how to get more variety in their meals. It’s so easy to slip into a rut and then cook and eat the same things over and over again – right? For...
View ArticleWinter Vegetables Brighten Up Meals
It was a nice surprise when I walked into my local produce market in the last week of January. My expectations were low as this is not really the growing season of the year. As I looked at my choices,...
View ArticlePancakes Packed with Nutrition
If you’re a busy person – and who isn’t – then pancakes can make a great meal for you. Options are endless for what can be mixed into a pancake or what can be scattered on top of a pancake. It’s a...
View ArticleGreen Salad Tips for Better Nutrition
I know a lot of people who eat a lot of green salads. In fact, several years ago I had a client who loved salad and I was trying to help her improve its nutrition quality. After a fun discussion of...
View Article5 Nutrition Lessons I Learned in Spain and Portugal
Every once in a long while, my husband and I take a fancy vacation during Spring Break. He’s a college professor and since I work for myself, we can make it happen. A few weeks ago, we had the amazing...
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