Dietary Guidelines

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Bunny Bisque, and Other Recipes from American Kids

07/25/2012
Nope, I'm not the only one who's writing this week about food-conscious kids like my...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science
A smiling boy holding fresh produce at a market.

How to Grow a Healthy Little Locavore

07/24/2012
Earlier this month, I was delighted to host my brother and his kids to celebrate...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Summer / Vegetables
A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup with garlic and pumpkins in the background.

Another Reason to Love Leftovers: Succulent Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque

07/15/2012
A few months back I began a three part series on squash soup, the goal...
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Two scoops of pink ice cream in a glass bowl with a mint garnish.

Sophisticated Comfort Food: Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

07/10/2012
Although I missed a week of writing while celebrating the holiday with family in Boston...
Desserts / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Summer
Colorful fresh fruit and nut salad with greens and berries.

Perfect Summer Salad: Berries, Blue Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts

07/01/2012
Combine your favorite greens and berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with toasted walnuts...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Science / Summer
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The Best Summer Beverage

06/22/2012
Think your kids need Kool Aid for summer refreshment? Think again. This wild berry iced...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Food / Health / Juice / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Summer
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A Healthy Cup and Plate, Sound Science, and a Spank for Soda

06/04/2012
I love this photo of Jamie in front of Harvard's flag...
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Three Moxie Girlz dolls with distinct fashion styles and backgrounds.

Moxie, Maine, and Me: A Wicked Short Story

05/09/2012
Moxie Confusion This past weekend I took a quick jaunt up the coast to Portland,...
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Bowl of vibrant vegetable soup with herbs and spices.

Hearty Vegetable Soup (aka, Makeshift Minestrone)

04/02/2012
Would you prefer watching a video? Check out the cooking video showing me making a...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Vegetables
A fresh mixed green salad with spinach, radishes, and nuts.

Spring into Salad!

03/23/2012
It was the end of summer 2011 when I wrote my first post about having...
Calories / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Salad / Science / Spring / Vegetables / Weight / Weight loss