FRUIT! JUST FRUIT! Clients and readers often ask for dessert ideas, treat ideas, sweet ideas…what ever happened to good old fruit? Local, seasonal and organic, fruit, all by itself can and should be the ideal go-to dessert to finsih off any meal, if you're so inclined. One thing to take note of, however, is that […]
Read More ›'Stuffing' does NOT have to include bread or anything like it! I prepared a lovely stuffed, pastuered pork tenderloin on Saturday evening, and it was incredibly flavorful! Combine sundried tomato, olive oil, fresh garlic, freshly ground black pepper and some lemon zest in a mini prep food processor and whiz til well combined. Cut the […]
Read More ›In Sunday's NY Times, an article entitled , "Bad Food? Tax It" discusses implementing exise taxes on unhealthful foods, generating revnue which could then be allocated to subsidizing healthier foods for those that cannot afford it, as well as spending dollars on local communities to build jogging trails, swimming pools and other safe places to […]
Read More ›I just finished up a treadmill speed session and as I passed the gym cafe, which is located right next to the main entrance/exit, I noticed there was a tray of freshly baked cookies placed on the counter. I have an issue with this. I'm not personally interested in ingesting the wheat/dairy/sugar cocktail […]
Read More ›I may be an anomaly, but I like eating an orange after a workout… the whole thing! Including the peel. I like the flavor and texture and not peeling it (but definitely giving it a good wash, first) makes it easier and less messy to eat on the go, not unlike eating an apple. OK, […]
Read More ›Yesterday, while checking out at Whole Foods, something on the side of the register caught my eye. It was a packaged food called "Primal Strips". I guessed it must be some kind of jerky (which, by itself, if homemade CAN be Paleo, BUT almost always the commercially sold versions contain soy sauce and very high […]
Read More ›I always like to start a dinner party with an Amuse Bouche- (a little morsel to start - literally ONE bite). Yes, you can spend hours prepping a more elaborate little taste, BUT you can also make it really simple and work with what you have. As the main course for last night's dinner, […]
Read More ›Clients and readers often ask my position on eating 'fattier' cuts of meat. I personally do eat them, on occasion, although you'll more often find me eating grass fed flank than chuck! Last night, I made a remarkably easy lamb chop dish, which was ready in about 15 minutes. -Pat dry lamb chops and season […]
Read More ›It's harder to find that lots of other lettuces, so when you encounter it at the Farmer's Market or Whole Foods, grab it while you can!It's such a delicate leaf that even by itself, it makes for a beautiful presentation. Here's an easy salad I made last night as our starter to our dinner. (All […]
Read More ›Nell, Can you comment on this article in your blog, please, which discusses the use of gluten in clarifying red wine? I want to know how wide spread this practice is and if the gluten left in the wine harms the drinker. Thanks, Susan Hi, Susan, I didn't have an answer off the top of my […]
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