Health

A close-up of roasted Brussels sprouts on a white plate.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Another Cruciferous Revelation)

My first-ever post on roasted Brussels sprouts was, well, long. Who wants to read all...
Fresh mixed green salad with apples and red onions.

Getting Retro with Waldorf Salad: A Modern Take on the Classic

Some of my readers may not be familiar with this dish, which is decidedly old-school....
Fresh kale salad with chickpeas and cheese in a glass bowl.

A Kale Tale: How I Fell in Love with the Headless Crucifer

Have you ever eaten kale, the headless crucifer? If you haven’t (or if you have...
Refreshing cucumber drink with ice in a glass.

Cucumber Basil Sparkler: The Sweet Taste of Summer

The calendar may read "autumn," but the hot weather in Boston definitely says "summer." Not to...
Cover of a health-focused food guide with vibrant images of fruits and vegetables.

From Farm to Fork, Why What You Eat Matters: Foods for Health Now On Sale!

I am excited to announce that my first book is now on sale here and...
Delicious baked eggplant slices topped with greens, cheese, and roasted tomatoes.

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Sandwich: Summer on a Plate

Okay, fine. Yes, I did also refer to my caprese salad with peaches as "summer...
French toast topped with berry compote on a white plate.

Whole Grain Waffles with Blueberry Maple Syrup

I've made waffles all of two times in my life, including today. I don't often...
Fresh tomato and peach salad with basil and mozzarella.

Summer on a Plate: Caprese, Meet Peaches

Luscious peaches dripping with juice come together with sweet summer tomatoes, local mozzarella, and basil...
Three blueberry scones on a white plate with a small bowl of blueberries.

Blueberry Ginger Scones: Simply Scrumptious

I'm always sad when strawberry season ends. Happily, the berry love keeps coming when other...
A glass bowl filled with dried tea leaves on a striped cloth.

Za’atar: The Beginning of Something Beautiful

Did you know that za’atar actually refers to Origanum syriacum, a perennial plant indigenous to the Middle East? ...