I was interviewed by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to answer the question, how can we make meals healthy, nutritious, AND kid-friendly delicious? Here is what I had to say: ... Read More »
Metric Conversions
I have been honored to have so many of you make my recipes all the way from your overseas kitchens! First of all, I would like to say thank you, I just LOVE IT!! To make it a little easier on you, I have added this new feature where you will find a growing list of my recipes converted to the metric system. To that end, let me introduce you to Culinary Nutrition ... Read More »
What’s a Healthy Diet?
We Know What a Healthy Diet Is! Now can we stop arguing about it? My husband elaborates a little here! ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Apple Almond Cobbler
No question this is one-take-only raw footage! I fumble with the very first words out of my mouth: "Ahmpen Almond cobbler"....say what?! I keep going anyway; I am not even phased when I bonk my head on the pretty scale hanging from the ceiling, you know that was coming...I think my idol Julia Child would be so proud! I love this cobbler during the apple picking season, ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Silky Chocolate Pudding (Vegan)
I just could NOT wait to show you how incredibly easy it is to make this recipe!! Remember this is unedited footage (of course!) so you can time it for yourself: No fuss, all in one blender and oh my GOODNESS so delicious!! Amazing really, it may taste like a luscious creamy decadent dessert, but in fact, it is a power snack filled with nutrients for the kids (OK ... Read More »
Unjunk Yourself!
This is our first video in the "Unjunk Yourself" series, aimed to empower kids to eat healthy! As a culture, we act as if "junk food" is an acceptable category. As if it's cute, fun, innocuous -- and acceptable. But food is the one and only building material for the growing body of a child you love. How's "junk" sounding now? Please watch and share with a kid you ... Read More »
I’m an Animal!
This is our latest video in our "UnJunk Yourself" series. This one is meant to get kids "outraged" at all the junk food that is peddled specifically for them, when what they really need to grow healthy and strong is the right "fuel" for their bodies, just like all growing animals. We are no different! To learn more about UnJunk Yourself, visit my programs ... Read More »
Eat your Veggies!
Vegetables are an important staple of a healthy diet! Find every excuse to use lots of fresh raw veggies in your salad every time you sit down to dinner. It's the best way to ensure that you include lots and lots of veggies, and a great variety of them, in your diet without any fuss--a little extra virgin olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar, or fresh lemon juice and ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Moroccan Lentil Chickpea Soup
AHHHH the aroma of the spices, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, that fills my kitchen when I make this "comfy" good-for-your-soul soup and the sound of onions sautéeing in olive oil.....I love it all! It is so easy to put together, you can even throw it in a crockpot if you want and have it ready for you on a cold fall or winter night! Watch....at one point I hold the pot with ... Read More »
That’s “Salad” of Praise!
"I tried your quinoa, kale and corn salad recently and we’re hooked….. enjoyed the sautéed kale by itself! Who knew kale would take on such a nice caramelized flavor? When apples were I season and we had so many to spare I used your Simply Cinnamon Apples recipe as a substitiute for jelly along with almond butter for a modified PB&J. So yummy and healthy on whole wheat!" ... Read More »