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Rows of tall glasses filled with a red beverage on a countertop.

The Holiday Diva (aka, Pomegranate Martini)

12/16/2011
This drink is my signature cocktail, and the picture here reflects when it was served...
Cocktails / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Food / Fruit / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Theatre
Fresh kale salad with chickpeas and creamy dressing.

Kale and Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Almonds

12/13/2011
Healthy Holidays Begin with Vegetables As we head toward the holidays, I'll write a few...
Autumn / Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Recipe / Salad / Science / Vegetables
A classic brass balance scale with two empty pans.

Energy for the Holidays: The Ins and Outs

12/12/2011
Lots of people talk about the the need for extra energy for the holidays to...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Holidays / Nutrition / Science / Weight
Star-shaped brownies topped with swirls of yellow frosting on a white tray.

Holiday Panic: Chocolate to the Rescue!

12/09/2011
Chocolate Brownie Stars with Maple Buttercream You know it's mid-December when...
Calories / Chocolate / Desserts / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Whole grains
Food Matters Multimedia logo on black background.

Those Nefarious Nutrition Scientists are at it Again!

12/02/2011
If only I had I a picture of me in a lab coat poring over...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Media / Nutrition / Science / Theatre / Video
Seared scallops with greens and a creamy sauce on a white plate.

Seared Scallops with Winter Squash Purée and Sautéed Radish Greens

11/28/2011
Eating locally brings different vegetables and fruits to your table almost weekly, stimulating ideas for...
Autumn / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Seafood / Vegetables
Three pumpkin whoopie pies with cream filling on a colorful plate.

Weekend Whoopie

11/26/2011
Now, now people, I'm talking about whoopie pies, those sweet little concoctions of "is it...
Autumn / Desserts / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Vegetables
Baskets of small pumpkins and squash at a market.

At the Copley Square Market: A Photo Montage

11/23/2011
If you've been following this blog, you know that I speak frequently and enthusiastically about...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science / Vegetables
Outdoor market stall with vibrant flowers and peppers.

Black Friday for Foodies

11/22/2011
Copley Square Famers' Market (Boston, Massachusetts) I always arrive at the...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Vegetables
A bowl of hearty chili topped with sour cream and green onions.

Eggplant, Part 2: Metamorphosis | Roasted Eggplant Soup

11/21/2011
I love leftovers!  I really do. In fact, I specifically cook most things to have...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Indian / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Vegetables