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I share balanced and practical ways to eat well and maximize your health and wellbeing.
Quinoa Boulettes vs Ikea Swedish Meatballs
Mom would make Swedish meatballs for parties yet we weren't Swedish, didn't know anyone who was and Ikea was a two-day plane trip. Several decades later, braving my first trip to the hip-mega-everything store in search of kitchen doodads, I got...
Happy Cooking: Jacques Pepin American Masters
Jacques Pepin American Masters Culinary Icon Julia Child, Albert Einstein, George Lucas, Bob Dylan and now, Jacques Pepin, headline a PBS American Masters series. Pepin’s edition portrays his evolution from 13-year old apprentice to respected,...
From Bubbly, Burpy Beast to Sourdough Bread
In our household, National Sourdough Bread Day is a reminder to be generous. My mom’s habit of giving a loaf of sourdough bread to new neighbors or someone needing comfort became our family tradition. Bread makes a practical edible gift, but offering...
No Cell Phone Zones and Digital Dining Etiquette for Healthier Habits
Gaps in my childhood memories are like holes in Swiss cheese, yet recollections of meals evoke a solid sense of belonging and comfort. Feeling gushy about meals is easy when you nourish yourself, nurture friends and family and take a break from...
Pizza as a Path to Veggie-Eating Kids
Pizza Veggie Opportunities Ask a group of American kids to all agree on meal they like. Pizza, a unifying force in the kid kingdom, wins. However, ask kids to agree on specific vegetables toppings and you’ll hear some “yuck” comments. Unfortunately,...
Fast Flatbread 3 Ways–Watch out Pizza
Fast Flatbread 3 Ways (makes 6 one-person servings) Flatbread, is quicker to make than its cousin--pizza. It doesn't require careful measuring, sifted flour or yeast and doesn't make you wait. It’s five minutes from your pantry to a lump of dough...
Citrus and Almond Olive Oil Cake with Tangerine Glaze
This isn’t a typical olive oil cake. Often they are dense and extra unctuous, which can be desirable, or lighter and cake-like.
Golden Horseradish Hummus
Golden Horseradish Hummus Hummus needs chickpeas. I've met modern interpretations at restaurants and was disappointed when I could find no trace or taste of it. Chickpeas have a distinct flavor and, culturally, if chickpeas are subbed out for other beans, you...
Michele Redmond
French-trained Chef, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Food Enjoyment Activist