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13 Sep Memories of an Israeli Breakfast

Posted at 00:34h in food memories, Fruits and Veggies, meal planning, registered dietitian 0 Comments

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22 Aug Kids Are Back at School—Now, What's For Dinner?

Posted at 23:36h in dinner, Fruits and Veggies, meal planning, quick meals 0 Comments

I know, I know-you just got the kids back to school-new backpack, lunch sack, locker decorations, school clothes, shoes, school supplies, a new haircut, perhaps. Your job is done, right? Not a chance.See this picture above? Look familiar? I didn't think so--the days of...

14 Jun Cucumbers + Onions + Vinegar = SUMMER

Posted at 01:17h in Fruits and Veggies, recipes, side dishes 8 Comments

Nothing says summer to me more than the good old Cucumber and Onion Salad. Growing up, we always had a bowl of this in the fridge-white onions, Kirby cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt and a bit of dill. My mom would write it on the grocery...

05 Jun Gotta Grill? Grill Once, Eat for a Week!

Posted at 15:10h in dinner, Fruits and Veggies, meal planning 2 Comments

"I just don't have enough tiiiimmmeeee!" It's what I hear most often when it comes to eating healthfully. That doesn't mean going on a diet, it doesn't mean never going through fast food restaurants, it doesn't mean missing a meal with your family because you...

23 May How Hubbard, Muffett, the Pumpkin Eater and Dumpty Spin Kid Food

Posted at 18:49h in children's health, Fruits and Veggies, recipes 2 Comments

I must say that I love how many nursery rhymes make reference to food. It's never too early to introduce children to food via song, book, taste, touch, smell and feel.I have a question for you. Have you ever really listened to the nursery rhymes...

02 May Teaching Kids How Food Gets From the Farm to the Table-Jamie Oliver-Come to Our Food Revolution!

Posted at 21:39h in children's health, Fruits and Veggies 1 Comment

I can't tell you how many times I've heard "This is the best field trip EVER" from my Days of Taste kids. For the last seven years, I've had the pleasure of directing this amazing program for the American Institute of Wine and Food. We've...

22 Apr Jessica Seinfeld I am Not! Or am I? Blending Veggies into your Diet

Posted at 12:17h in dinner, fitness and nutrition, Fruits and Veggies, quick meals 4 Comments

You all know the Jessica Seinfeld book Deceptively Delicious, right? It's where she suggests "sneaking" fruits and vegetables into children's diets. I am strongly opposed to this tactic as I feel that kids need to be told the truth and accept the consequences-whatever their parents...

17 Mar St. Patty's Day Gives us Reason to EAT Green, not Just Wear it!

Posted at 13:59h in fitness and nutrition, Fruits and Veggies 4 Comments

Here's the deal. St. Patrick's Day can come and go and I wouldn't even know. I am not wearing green today, don't care if I get pinched and won't be partaking in corned beef or green beer. Yes, yes, I know-I'm no fun. However,...

16 Feb I'm in Love Again! First Name Brussel, Second Name Sprouts

Posted at 10:32h in Fruits and Veggies, side dishes 1 Comment

The brussel sprout, a member of the cruciferous vegetable family (you know, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) has finally made it onto the scene with avengence. Look at recipe websites, menus of top tier restaurants, grocery stores that now carry the entire stalk of sprouts all way...

29 Jan If You Don't Ask, You Don't Get a Popchip

Posted at 17:15h in fitness and nutrition, Fruits and Veggies 4 Comments

This story falls under the category "you don't ask, you don't get", a saying made famous by my husband's Bubbie. (that's Grandmother to those of you not in the know). Basically, it you want something, you go after it because you have nothing to lose....