The holiday season is the time of year most associated with traditions. It makes sense that many of our favorite traditions would form and flourish when we are most likely to be spending the most
Thanksgiving marks the start of a weeks-long eat-a-thon. There are festivities packed with rich, special foods and buffet tables lined with goodies. It’s tough to navigate the holiday party circuit as an adult when you’re
The change of seasons has come and gone. You’re much busier and colder than you were, and who could resist the temptation to try some of the hundreds of fall recipes popping up on the
For people with diabetes, blood sugar values are forever on their minds. What food to eat? How much to eat? When to snack? When to exercise? How will my choices affect my blood sugar? Often
Before you take a bite or sip of that brightly colored delight, here’s some news to chew. Some European studies have reported links between artificial colors in food and a range of health issues. The
‘Tis the season for pumpkin! And this soup totally hits the spot for a warm lunch or dinner during the fall months. With fresh apples and pumpkin, this recipe hits many seasonal notes, and really
“You’re not going to weigh me?” That’s the phrase I hear almost every time I see a new client for weight loss. Nope — I don’t even have a scale in my office, and I rarely, rarely weigh
There is nothing I love more than taking the season’s harvest and being innovative in the kitchen. Layering texture and flavor are what make a recipe exceptional in my opinion. I think this is one
Do you ever wish you had a personal, live-in chef to create meals while you are away at work, or running kids or errands all around town? I've been asked multiple times to come and
November 5th marked the start of Fig Week, so this is the perfect time of year to explore the great varieties and applications of this flavorful fruit. California houses most of the figs grown here
Acai, gogi, goldenberry and dragon fruit are just a few of the interesting “super” fruits that come across my desk as a food editor but, sometimes, I crave one of the classic fruits I enjoyed as
They leave mom and dad's house, some of them having never cooked a meal for themselves or taken a list to the grocery store. Marissa Rudley, MS, RD, LD, campus dietitian for the University of Idaho,
Have you ever asked your son or daughter why they don’t like vegetables? I did once. My daughter was about 2, and she suddenly stopped eating my stir fries, which she used to love. Especially
Ever have a sweet craving and catch yourself grabbing the whole carton of ice cream? Everyone has been there before, and that’s why this quick cookie dough recipe is great — it gives you a
While interviewing chefs for a trade article on food trends, I had a pleasant surprise. Several chefs described the growing number of veggie-centric choices on their menu and cited MyPlate as their guide. Wow, could
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