Cornell Care, Author at Robin Plotkin, RD, LD

15 Aug I Admit it-I get Excited by Spinach

Posted at 21:00h in fitness and nutrition, Fruits and Veggies, meal planning, quick meals 2 Comments

I admit it. I get excited by the big produce deals where-let's just say LARGE containers of spinach, mixed greens and the like that are offered at deep discounted prices. Let's talk specifically about SPINACH.I often buy those containers with the very best intentions,...

10 Aug The Best Burger in Texas at the Grape in Dallas

Posted at 20:33h in Dallas Events 0 Comments

Recently, Texas Monthly came out with their Best Burger edition. Surprising to many was their #1 pick-The Grape Restaurant in Dallas.The Grape, as their website states, is "recognized as one of the most celebrated neighborhood eateries in Dallas for over 35 years...

06 Aug Julie, Julia & Robin

Posted at 08:56h in Dallas Events 1 Comment

Thanks to the good folks at Whole Food Market, I'll be attending a Tastemaker's Screening of THE movie of the year, Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. I've heard my fair share of reviews and comments about the movie and feel confident...

03 Aug Got Tomato? Got Dinner…15 Minute Gazpacho

Posted at 16:29h in dinner, Fruits and Veggies, quick meals, recipes 1 Comment

Take a look at the items on the right. Do you have them in your kitchen right now? If so, you have the makings of a great gazpacho!I love all things tomato and gazpacho is one of my favorites. Since we are high into the...

28 Jul Why I Love the Hail Caesar Event

Posted at 09:05h in Dallas Events 0 Comments

The proceeds of this amazing event go to support the Days of Taste Program, a culinary and nutrition educational experience that introduces 4th and 5th graders to the basics of how food gets from the farm to the table at the Dallas Farmer's Market. It's...

22 Jul Inside the Fridge Welcomes Chef/Registered Dietitian Jennifer Hood

Posted at 22:36h in Inside the Fridge, registered dietitian 0 Comments

Want to know how a Chef/Registered Dietitian balances her hectic life, her family AND fulfills her dream as a food and nutrition professional one baby step at a time? Keep reading here!Jennifer Hood, 32, has her Master's in Nutrition, is a Registered Dietitian and is...

14 Jul Feeding the Appetites of the Culinary, Epicurious and Nutrition Worlds-One Bite at a Time

Posted at 21:26h in food memories, registered dietitian 5 Comments

Feeding the appetites of the culinary, epicurious and nutrition worlds-one bite a time. This is my new tag line. What do you think?It's what I'm all about as a person and as a dietitian. Many dietitians are not food people...

13 Jul Inside the Fridge Welcomes Dana Palmer-A Mom of 2 Who Makes Dinner Happen in 30 Minutes or Less

Posted at 17:33h in Inside the Fridge, meal planning 0 Comments

Welcome to the Premier Posting ofInside the FridgeFridge Aficionado: Dana Palmer, 34. Wife and Mom of 3 year old twins from Dallas talks turkey about what its like to feed her family healthy, quick and affordable meals. Photo at right is Dana's actual...

06 Jul Fridge Feature Debuts HERE on July 13

Posted at 16:59h in Inside the Fridge, registered dietitian 1 Comment

Inside the Fridge, this blog's first featured section, makes its debut July 13th!Look for fridge photos from favorite chefs, foodies, dietitians, Moms, producers, growers, media types and the like. Probing questions, self shot photos and a look into the deepest recesses of the coveted...

01 Jul Why You Might Want to Consider Washing Your Bagged and Ready to Eat Lettuce: A Photo Montage

Posted at 22:25h in fitness and nutrition, Fruits and Veggies 2 Comments

As I was preparing a salad tonight, the lettuce just looked...