Food

Spinach salad with strawberries, cucumber, and feta

Summer Salad: Spinach, Strawberries, and Sunflower Seeds

It's Finally Strawberry Season, and It Doesn't Last Long Given that, I hope you can...
Three tall glasses of bright red juice

The Best Summer Beverage

Think your kids need Kool Aid for summer refreshment? Think again. This wild berry iced...
Saskatoon boxes beneath handwritten $4 sign

Saskatoon Sightings in Chicago

More farmers' markets photos from Chicago to come soon, but in the meantime here's just...
Powdered sugar pastry oozing chocolate custard

Unexpected Donut Encounters in the Windy City

Donuts, Donuts, Everywhere There's been a bit of chatter about donuts lately on my Facebook...
Chocolate ganache disc with two colorful truffles

Confection Confession: A Trio of Truffles

This nutrition scientist-slash-foodie is all about moderation. Yup, I mainly write about salads, soups, savory...
Man holding trophy in front of lion flag

A Healthy Cup and Plate, Sound Science, and a Spank for Soda

I love this photo of Jamie in front of Harvard's flag...
Crostini with melted cheese, tapenade, and salad

Coming Out in Rome

This is the third post in a series discussing my recent trip to Rome, with...
Cheesecake slice with raspberry sauce and sugar

Rome: An Unexpected Pain in the Arse

Not quite the food and wine adventure I expected, alas, but...
Dusk-lit Colosseum framed by umbrella pines

Pine Nuts in a Grand Setting

Looking for a pesto recipe? Try classic Genovese with basil and pine nuts or parsley-pistachio....
Three Moxie Girlz dolls with distinct fashion styles and backgrounds.

Moxie, Maine, and Me: A Wicked Short Story

Moxie Confusion This past weekend I took a quick jaunt up the coast to Portland,...