The Scoop

December 16, 2019

What can we expect in the coming year?  The following is a sneak peek in to health based food trends:  Expanded plant-based options, elevated kids’ fare and alcohol-free beverages are on the menu for 2020   Image: Pixabay    Several trends [...]

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October 16, 2019

If you are thinking about living to 100 while still at your healthy best, you may want to start following Dr. David Sinclair author of the newly published book Lifespan.  David explores the many new strategies to slow aging including how we can use gene therapy to reprogram our cells to restore [...]

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August 24, 2019

Any one that has ever worked with me knows that I have several phrases that seem to come up repeatedly in our sessions.  These powerful words act like cheerleaders sitting on your shoulder every day.  They lead you towards better decision making.  Most people find them inspiring. Whet [...]

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May 2, 2019

Always on the search for a new addition to my crudité plate, I rediscovered the taste of artichokes.  I’ve always considered fresh artichokes a seasonal restaurant indulgence.  I have never learned how to prepare a fresh artichoke at home but it has been on my culinary "to do" [...]

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February 7, 2019

Soup may be getting most of us through the chill of winter but every once in awhile, I crave the crunch of a salad.  It's a way to get in my greens but I secretly LOVE this recipe because it blends my favorite flavors of sweet and spicy in one gorgeous bowl.  I originally made this salad w [...]

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December 4, 2018

When it comes to holiday foods, it doesn't matter that it is 2018.  Every year I look forward to the same list of favorites.  This past Sunday evening marked the first night of Hanukkah and the latkes tasted delicious!  Perfect, silver dollar sized potato goodness. I was so excited, I [...]

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November 7, 2018

Autumn is the perfect time of year to ease in to soup making.  Made in batches, you are sure to have leftovers that can be frozen and enjoyed on a frosty night when you don't want to cook.  Somewhat new to our markets are multicolored carrots which do have different flavors and textures.&n [...]

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July 23, 2018

July is the time when certain things in your garden just take off.  For me, the mint is growing by leaps and bounds and to be honest, I enjoy it in the occasional cocktail but I knew there had to be other uses.  I stumbled upon several recipes that suggested mixing herbs into plain yogurt [...]

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June 28, 2018

Summertime begs for refreshing flavors ---sweet, tangy and cooling! And when I don't want to turn the oven on, I turn to some favorite ingredients.  This combination of crunchy jicama, tropical fruit and plump shrimp is sure to satisfy.  It was originally conceived to be part of a fish tac [...]

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April 11, 2018

Cabbage is the unsung hero in my home this spring.  We can't get enough of it especially when it's in a slaw.  Cabbage is part of the cruciferous vegetable group.  A  classification of vegetables which are known for their anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, pro-health benefits. In fa [...]

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