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Blackberry margarita martini with lime wedge

Blackberry Margatini: A Marriage Made in Cocktail Heaven

04/13/2012
Can't decide whether or not you want a margarita or martini? No need to choose...
Cocktails / Drinks / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Video
Kale and beet salad topped with salmon

Kale, the Headless Crucifer, Rides Again

04/10/2012
Don't tell me you haven't yet tried kale. I mean, I get it and all....
Autumn / Diet / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Protein / Salad / Vegetables / Winter
Rhubarb tart slice with whipped cream and mint

Orange and Cardamon-Scented Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

04/05/2012
This easy upside-down cake recipe stars rhubarb in a moist, golden cake studded with sweetly...
Desserts / Food / Fruit / Indian / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Spring
Creamy orange soup garnished with fresh green herbs in a white bowl.

Eat Squash, Not Slime (Roasted Squash Soup, That Is)

04/03/2012
Roasted squash soup: elegant on its own and a starting place...
Autumn / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Vegetables / Video / Winter
White bowl of minestrone with grated Parmesan

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
Glass olive oil bottle among squash and onions

Squash Soup, Three Ways: Intro and Prep

03/28/2012
The makings of squash soup: butternut and acorn squash, celery root...
Autumn / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Soup / Vegetables / Video / Winter
Spring greens with sliced radishes and toasted 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
Fresh oysters on the half shell with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Oysters: Local, Sustainable, Delicious, Nutritious

03/13/2012
Hello! I hope you read this post about all things oysters. And then you must...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science / Seafood / Shellfish
Southwestern scrambled eggs with black beans and corn

What’s on My Plate? Three Photos of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

03/08/2012
My head is literally spinning this week with the whirlwind of food and nutrition news....
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science / Vegetables
Food Matters Multimedia logo on black background.

Ever Heard of Meatless Monday?

03/06/2012
I was introduced to this concept by a student of mine last year, so if...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science / Vegetables / Video