Healthy Eating

I admit that there are times when I think this column should not be called “Healthy Eating.” I understand and I often receive comments from my loyal readers that question…

The Thanksgiving meal is the start of “eating season.” With family gatherings, work holiday parties and open houses with friends, it is easy to overindulge and start feeling sluggish during…

Halloween is behind us and the next holiday season is upon us. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, there are many events that involve family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. It is…

  I was recently at the market and saw a beautiful display of winter squashes. Whether you pick up a sugar pumpkin at the supermarket or butternut squash at your…

There has been a noticeable shift in the weather, and we are entering my favorite season — “Soup Season.” I have childhood memories of my mother preparing soup on Halloween…

I love snacking on dried fruits — mangos, apricots, cherries cranberries, figs and dates are some of my favorites. Right now fresh dates from California are starting to show up…

With the sun setting much earlier and the chill in the air, it is starting to feel like Fall. For me that means new options open up for cozy meals….

I love to cook as much as possible from scratch and not use prepared ingredients. I try to keep my pantry well stocked, which makes getting dinner to the table…

With the weather shifting and before school starts, think about taking yourself and your family on a beach walk or a hike in the woods. Before you know it the…

I don’t know if you’ve received a porch drop of zucchini from your neighbor yet — I have and love it! My neighbor Rose brought over two lovely round zucchinis….

I have discovered that there are folks who either love kale or think it’s “too healthy” to eat (meaning that they don’t really like it). I think lacinato kale (also…

The lazy days of summer are here. This easy and delicious summer salad is easy to make and great as a main course or side salad. It comes together quickly,…

I always say that the season I am currently living in is my favorite. But I have to admit the abundance of fruit at the farmer’s market as well as…

There is something about picnics and barbecues that says summertime. We’re lucky to be able to eat outside throughout the year. Our family loves packing a picnic and heading to…

Rhubarb is hitting the farmers’ market right now and strawberry season will be upon us very soon. The strawberries in my garden patch have begun to emerge and as the…

I am eagerly awaiting my 2024 crop of delicious strawberries. The strawberry is a powerhouse of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins; along with raspberries, it is one of my favorite berries…

Spring has finally arrived and my rhubarb plants are emerging from the ground with their gorgeous green leaves and red stalks. People either love rhubarb or they hate it. Most…

It’s the Year of the Dragon and I thought we could celebrate with a simple and delicious classic tart. Crisp, flaky, and filled with a tender custard, Hong Kong egg…

Winter is a time when we dream about warmth and sunshine. I try to get outside everyday — rain or shine — and hope that I can keep my Vitamin…

During the winter months I don’t often crave cold salads. I tend to embrace bowls of warm soup or chili, pasta dishes and anything with potatoes. However, we are blessed…

This is the time of year when it’s nice to have a simple sweet on hand for guests dropping by to visit or to make up a packet of cookies…