Originally published in May 2019; updated February 2021. The Classic Combo This is going to sound odd but peanut butter has become part of my daily routine. I’ve mentioned many times before that my youngest son is quite the picky eater and while I still think (or hope!) that time will help him come to […]

If you’re feeling like a new year’s refresh (who isn’t this year?!), you might be looking for some new smoothie recipes to make you feel your best.  Or maybe you received a shiny new blender over the holidays that you’re itching to put to good use. Whatever the reason you’re seeking new smoothie recipes, these […]

Originally published in September 2017; updated January 2021. Supermarket shelves are full of products claiming to give you energy: Energy drinks, energy bars, energy shots, energy bites. As a dietitian, this drives me a little crazy. Beyond all the marketing hype, these products usually rely on ingredients like caffeine, sugar, and vague concoctions of herbs […]

Originally published in January 2020; updated January 2021. My favorite kind of meal is one that is slightly indulgent yet healthy. When it comes to food, it’s all about balance. For example, this cauliflower and sage gnocchi is made with one full head of cauliflower, nutritious apples, and sage, but also butter and cheese.    […]

Have you had the chance to try Cosmic Crisp® WA 38 cv brand apple yet? This new apple variety is still quite new, with 2020 being only the apple’s second year on the market! So what’s so special about this variety? Let’s dive in. What’s the story? You may know the apple as Cosmic Crisp®, […]

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Food memories are one of the primary ways I connect to ingredients in the kitchen. For example, a warm pan sizzling with butter and caramelizing onions reminds me of the winter months I spent in my first apartment. Thick slabs of banana bread floods me with memories of time spent in my Nana’s kitchen. Baked […]

Originally published in August 2018; updated October 2020. Apples are such a simple fruit. They are portable. To eat them, you don’t need to bother peeling or cutting. They come in a variety of flavors, from sweet to tart and in-between. Best of all, they are nutritious and delicious! I can see how a post […]