Health

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 vibrant salad with boiled eggs and dressing on the side.

Take-out Inspiration: Thai Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

07/20/2012
The perfect accompaniment to Pad Thai? A colorful Thai salad with spicy peanut dressing, of...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Science
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
Fresh spinach salad with strawberries and crumbled cheese.

Summer Salad: Spinach, Strawberries, and Sunflower Seeds

06/24/2012
It's Finally Strawberry Season, and It Doesn't Last Long Given that, I hope you can...
Diet / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Summer / Vegetables
Three glasses filled with red liquid on a table.

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
Fresh Saskatoon berries for sale at $4 per box.

Saskatoon Sightings in Chicago

06/11/2012
More farmers' markets photos from Chicago to come soon, but in the meantime here's just...
Farmers' markets / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition
Illustrated timeline of jazz history with iconic musicians and milestones.

The Pain Game: When Will I Play the Violin?

06/08/2012
Roman Background: Painful Travels in Italy My regular readers know that my recent posts have...
Health / Science
Man posing with a trophy in front of a red flag with a white lion emblem.

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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