I recently had occasion to pull out an old recipe that came from my friend and former colleague, Tricia. For a team potluck lunch eons ago, she brought a salad of wheat berries with tomatoes, corn …
Those who know me best know that I appreciate need a good lunch. A rotten mid-day meal (which occasionally happens when I’m time-pressed and just grab whatever is convenient) can send me into a tailspin for …
Recently, my editor for the fitness and weight-loss website SparkPeople.com challenged me with a rather difficult assignment: Develop a feature story about sensible alternatives for desserts and sweet snacks. Now, this particular subject was hard to write …
What’s in your pantry (or refrigerator or freezer)? I’ve put together a list of what I think are essential ingredients in every kitchen.
This healthy recipe for broccoli-rice bake includes hearty whole-grains and low-fat dairy for a wonderful nutritional profile. Better yet: It’s delicious!
Wait, now … I know what you’re thinking: Millet? Isn’t that bird food? And, No way can I convince my family to eat something weird like this. But stay with me here. These little fritters [we could …
This beautiful salad with wild rice and roasted chicken is hearty enough for dinner (add some nice crusty bread and a glass of white wine).
I’m investing my time this week toward two goals: 1) learning to use a new camera (a Canon Rebel xsi, if you’d care to know) so that I can create better photos to share with you …
Looking for a warm, healthy alternative to oatmeal? Try quinoa for breakfast, with fruited yogurt and nuts.
