Does Your Plate Make You Smile?

by | May 18, 2021

There’s a song I like that says: “This year’s felt like four seasons of winter.” Assessing this year to date, things definitely started off looking pretty grim, and that’s on top of the dismal entirety of last year. Until this past week, the jury’s been out on this...

They’ve Got Big Bowls

by | May 4, 2021

What have they got that you ain’t got? They got big bowls. Sweetgreen. Chipotle. Cava. What do they got that you ain’t got? They’ve got big bowls. Your homemade salads might look a little lackluster compared to theirs. And, in truth, it’s not the size of the...

Sugar, Spring, Asparagus!

by | Apr 26, 2021

Reminder! Get off the Sugar Rollercoaster is this Wednesday! If you’re constantly craving sweets and want to gain control over sugar without feeling deprived, join me for this virtual seminar. You’ll discover what’s behind those sugar cravings, learn...

Confession: Sugar (it was not sweet)

by | Apr 13, 2021

I Love Hot Cross Buns They come only once a year, and I get them on the Saturday before Easter from Pastries by Randolph in Arlington. Their Hot Cross Buns are a perfect puff of brioche with a shiny golden crust and a fluffy, flaky inside – so fresh it tastes cool on...

Are Your Vegetables Clean?

by | Mar 18, 2021

The new list is here! Each year the Environmental Working Group puts out their list of the Clean 15, as counterpoint to their annual Dirty Dozen. Here is a link to their website, scroll down on the homepage to see the lists. If your favorite fruits and vegetables are...