By Rose Kaplan, “virtual intern:” It’s November. There’s a cool, crisp feel to the air, and the sound of crunching leaves underfoot., It means that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’ve entered a new season all its own: Holiday Season! Many people find trying to eat a balanced diet at this time of year stressful. Eating one big holiday meal after another sometimes
Don’t Judge Your Fruits and Vegetables by Looks Alone
This is the first post by my “virtual intern” Rose M. Kaplan. Read more about Rose below. I’ve noticed these days that people are so engrossed with looks and appearances that they fail to see all the beautiful things in life that are hiding right in front of them. Looks aren’t everything, and this is especially true when it comes to produce. Produce is not
Adjust Pressure Cooking Times When Doubling or Tripling a Recipe?
When timing in the pressure cooker, you do not need to adjust the time when doubling or tripling a recipe. The pressure cooker does that automatically.
Strawberry Fields Forever, Too
I was compensated for this trip by the California Strawberry Commission but the opinions expressed are my own, and have not been censored. Those of you who know me, know that I say what I think in the nicest way possible. When I received the invite by the California Strawberry Commission to join a group of bloggers in Carmel for a strawberry tour all I
Researching Nutrition CHAMPS: The Five Most Important Concepts That Can Change Your Life
By Sara Turnasella, “virtual intern” While researching Nutrition CHAMPS: The Veggie Queen’s Guide to Eating and Cooking for Optimum Energy, Health, Happiness and Vitality cookbook , (CHAMPS stands for Crucifeous vegetables, Herbs and spices, Alliums, Mushrooms, Peas, beans and lentils and Seeds and nuts.) I’ve learned so much about the intricacies of these incredibly healthful foods through accredited articles and studies. Here are some of
In Memorian for Brad Larsen – Are You a Self-Righteous Vegan?
Brad Larsen was a compassionate vegan who on his death bed wishes that he hadn’t been a self-righteous vegan.
Make Food, Not Bombs: Using a Pressure Cooker the Right Way
I hate tragedy. It brings out the worst in me. I get melancholy and morose, go inward and want to hide. And this time is no different except that the people responsible for the bombings in Boston not only attacked other human beings who were out running for their health and life, but have now put a crimp in what I do: teach people how
The Next Big Thing; Nutrition CHAMPS
My friend, and fellow cookbook author, Robin Asbell, asked me if I would participate in a bloghop. I had never heard of it before and neither had she. I am a bit late posting but here I am, at her insistence. I guess that this is a good way for we authors to help each other. Only problem for me is that the week whooshed
You and Your Pressure Cooker: It’s a Relationship
Fellow Registered Dietitian, Dina Aronson, MS, RD, saw me this past summer at Vegetarian Summerfest in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She walked up and said (and I am paraphrasing here), “I want to thank you for encouraging me to get a pressure cooker. It took me a little while to develop a relationship with it but now things are great. It has really changed my life.” I
Are You Kidding Me? Or Your Body? Food Choices Matter
I spend a lot of time on the computer – possibly too much. I read a lot of nutrition information, blogs, other recipe developers, cookbook authors and Facebook and Twitter post. I have come to a number of conclusions but the biggest one is that there are many ideas about “healthy eating” with which I disagree. When I see someone post that they are excited