Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives

Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives is an exciting partnership between Harvard Medical School Osher Institute and the Culinary Institute of America. These prestigious institutions sponsor hands-on workshops bridging nutrition science, health care, and culinary arts. In a nutshell, these folks work tirelessly to promote the kitchen as the center of a medical system for improving the [...]

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What We Ate Last Week – October 27, 2008

Monday – Spaghetti and Meatballs
Tuesday – Lentil Soup, Cornbread
Wednesday – Chicken and Almonds, Brown Rice, Salad
Thursday – White Chili, Leftover Cornbread
Friday – Candy (not true, really. We had leftover Lentil Soup, Sliced Cucumbers and Ranch Dip)
Saturday – ate dinner at a family birthday party. I contributed Endive, Walnut, and Pear Salad. We also had Artichoke [...]

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Halloween Supper Tips

Forget the hotdogs cut to look like squid or wrapped in crescent roll dough to look like mummys. Make dinner tonight with lots of nutritious bang for the buck and then you might not feel so bad when they fall into bed with a belly full of Snickers and without brushing their teeth.
What my kids [...]

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Shameless Plug

I guess since this is my blog I can write about any darn thing I want to. It’s hard though. I grew up in a large, estrogen-dominated family where drawing attention to ourselves was not encouraged. Walk in line. Follow the pack.
I’ll break from my upbringing for a moment to shout out about a recent [...]

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What We Ate This Week – October 13, 2008

OOPS  – forgot to post this yesterday.
Sunday – Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Spicy Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
Monday – Ravioli with Homemade Quick Italian Tomato Sauce and Italian Sausage Chunks, Carrots
Tuesday – meal not eaten at home
Wednesday – Garlic Pork Tenderloin, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Basmati Rice
Thursday – Salmon Chowder, Turkey Breast Sandwiches with Chutney and Spinach
Friday – [...]

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Spilling the Beans

It’s OK. There’s enough pie for eveyone.

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Beer Batter Bread

With the leaves turning yellow, and the air predicted to turn crisp, my thoughts turn to cool-weather food. I enjoy making “dump and stir” savory breads almost as much as taking the time to make focaccia or ciabatta. Made with dark, rich stout this bread pairs well with a hearty stew or soup. Use a [...]

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Quick White Clam Sauce

I like to serve this quick and easy sauce over a long, thin pasta such as linguine or spaghetti. Fresh parsley, either curly or flat-leaf Italian, introduces beautiful color and a shot of fresh herb flavor. The finely chopped, or grated, carrots cook quickly while adding a hint of sweetness and more fresh color.
Serves 4
Two [...]

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What I Cooked And We Ate This Week – September 28, 2008

It occurred to me that my cooking might be an inspiration for someone. So, I’ve decided to document my meals. Keeps me accountable. Keeps me cooking.
Sunday – Grilled Split Chicken, Spinach Salad, Grilled Vegetables
Monday – Whole-wheat Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce, Fresh Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Zest
Tuesday – Quick Red Beans and Brown Rice
Wednesday -Flat [...]

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Where Does Your Food Come From?

September 30, 2008 – Associated Press- A retail labeling law for fresh meats, fruits and vegetables will be implemented over the next six months on an interim basis to give all parties time to adjust and comply with the regulations. Federal officials said Tuesday that consumers will be able to tell where those products come [...]

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