Diet

A slice of pie with powdered sugar and raspberry sauce.

Rome: An Unexpected Pain in the Arse

Not quite the food and wine adventure I expected, alas, but...
Evening view of the Colosseum with tall trees in the foreground.

Pine Nuts in a Grand Setting

Looking for a pesto recipe? Try classic Genovese with basil and pine nuts or parsley-pistachio....
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Healthy Food Porn is Here!

Food porn five! Where else but my blog do the words...
Salad with salmon, olives, and greens on a white plate.

Kale, the Headless Crucifer, Rides Again

Don't tell me you haven't yet tried kale. I mean, I get it and all....
Bowl of vibrant vegetable soup with herbs and spices.

Hearty Vegetable Soup (aka, Makeshift Minestrone)

Would you prefer watching a video? Check out the cooking video showing me making a...
Fresh oysters on the half shell with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Oysters: Local, Sustainable, Delicious, Nutritious

Hello! I hope you read this post about all things oysters. And then you must...
A colorful vegetable scramble topped with green garnish on a floral plate.

What’s on My Plate? Three Photos of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

My head is literally spinning this week with the whirlwind of food and nutrition news....
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Ever Heard of Meatless Monday?

I was introduced to this concept by a student of mine last year, so if...
Logo of GrowNYC promoting garden, teach, and recycle.

Getting Local, NYC Style: Union Square Greenmarket

These past few weeks really have been all about the farmers' markets for me. (Between...
Peanut butter spread on slices of toasted bread with a side of blackberries.

Peanut Butter: Get Your Facts (and Fats) Straight

Peanut Butter: Get Your Facts (and Fats) Straight I would have held off posting my...