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08 Jan A Spaghetti Squash Begs "Don't Judge Me Until You've Tried Me"

Posted at 21:57h in dinner, Fruits and Veggies, recipes, side dishes 3 Comments

I see you walk by me. I see you looking at some of my cousins-acorn and butternut. Have you ever noticed how much more space acorn and butternut get on the produce floor? A foot? 2 feet? 5 bushel baskets full? What do...

01 Jan Starting your New Year's Resolution with A Fruit, A Nut and A Cheese, Oh My!

Posted at 18:28h in dinner, Fruits and Veggies, meal planning 3 Comments

Here we go again, folks. The resolution solution. Do you have one this year? When people tell me that they are yet again joining a gym-only to stop going in mid February (if not sooner), my suggestion is always to be to save that money...

17 Dec Who Doesn't Love a Cutie?

Posted at 16:20h in fitness and nutrition, Fruits and Veggies, quick meals, recipes 1 Comment

One of the tried and true techniques to surviving a holiday party without losing control of what goes in your mouth is to bring a least one healthy item. That way,...

08 Dec You are invited to a Roast! No, not that kind of Roast!

Posted at 12:18h in fitness and nutrition, Fruits and Veggies, recipes, registered dietitian 4 Comments

So it started with a simple question on my Facebook page from my friend and colleague, Carol Plotkin, RD. (no relation) Her status stated:" I'm looking for creative and yummy...

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,...

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...

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...

26 Jun Honoring Michael Jackson with his Sweet Potato Pie

Posted at 11:06h in Fruits and Veggies, recipes 0 Comments

News of Michael Jackson's death yesterday has the world still reeling. In times of grief and sorrow, many turn to food for comfort. What better way to honor the pop icon than by creating what he loved most: Sweet Potato Pie.As the story goes,...

23 Jun If You Grow it, (Corn) They Will Come…and a Recipe

Posted at 07:39h in food memories, Fruits and Veggies, recipes 0 Comments

Growing up in the Midwest, seeing field upon field upon field of corn was not unusual. In fact, not only was it the norm, but many of my friends has their first jobs in the corn fields. They shucked. And shucked. And shucked. Working conditions...

12 Jun I Just Ate 1/4 of a Watermelon….By Myself. Is That So Wrong?

Posted at 12:47h in food memories, Fruits and Veggies 2 Comments

The answer is no, that's not wrong at all! In fact, it's RIGHT! According to www.watermelon.org, Americans consume about 16 pounds of watermelon per person per year. I'm just doing my part to help the watermelon industry. You should too.Here's why:1. It's Oh...