I had the pleasure of taping a TV segment for a local news station, WGN-TV, today. {Thanks, Katharin and Steve for coming over to my kitchen!}. It’s was a fun to...
It’s grilling season! Why not pair your grilling faves with greens? It’s a delight to get a package on your doorstep, especially when it’s an interesting food sample (as a registered dietitian nutritionist that...
After a summer of beaching, boating and pool-side chatting, is it really time for the school routine? Early to bed and early to rise and getting back to packing lunches and...
How do you build a better sammie (a.k.a. sandwich)? If you’ve got a creative sandwich that you enjoy, now’s the time to showcase it! Disclosure: I am a spokesperson and one of...
It’s always a good day for a farmers market. In Chicago, the markets are in full swing from May through October with over 70 vendors bringing organic fruits, vegetables, grass fed meat,...
Who doesn’t love tuna? It was big in my house as I was growing up. Opening up a can of tuna, draining it and mixing it with minced onion, pickles and...
Let’s talk about fun ways to add plant foods to your summer menu. While I am an omnivore, I am all about eating fewer animal foods and loading up on plant foods like whole fruits,...
The first chance I get to purchase a good, in-season, watermelon, I do! It’s juicy, sweet and refreshing. On a hot summer day, biting into watermelon is like plunging your taste buds into a pool….ahhh. Watermelon...
I love fennel. Its licorice-like aroma and beautiful yellowish green insides make it the perfect accompaniment to roasted veggies, as well as bean and rice dishes. Some say it has an acquired...
Mu Shu, the Chinese dish made with shredded cabbage, scallions, sesame oil and pork or chicken served with thin crepe-like wraps, takes me back to my freshman year in college. My roommate and I...