I actually had a couple hours of unexpected free time yesterday which usually translates into, “What recipe should I try?” time.  I love having time to have fun in the kitchen!  I have been wanting to try to make a tasty peanut butter granola… so that is what I made!  I’ve been a bit all […]

Please help me spread the word about my upcoming digestive health seminar for health professionals.  There is a shortage of dietitians worldwide that are well-versed in the low FODMAP diet!  The low FODMAP diet has been shown to manage symptoms for up to 75 % of those who suffer with IBS!  Research regarding the effectiveness […]

Don’t fret FODMAPers, despite the garlic in the name… this salmon recipe was designed with you in mind. Enjoy the taste of garlic flavor without those frustrating fructans! Garlic infused oil can be used on the low FODMAP elimination diet because fructans, a FODMAP source, do not infused into the garlic oil.  Fructans are water-soluble fibers, […]

Hello Friends…I hope everyone here in the Northeast is staying warm and keeping their spirits up… The 8 feet high snow drifts are unbelievable!  Nothing says HAPPY like a little oatmeal, chocolate, chia, coconut and almond bite-full of yumminess.  I make these no bake energy bites quite often for a little healthy treat. The good […]

I am excited to share with you my latest project here!  

You would think I would have had my full of Asian inspired cuisine after my trip to Japan and Thailand….but somehow I just really needed to make this dish! Asian Noodle Soup with Gingered Chicken Meatballs.  Russ and enjoyed a similar soup-cooked in front of us at the restaurant- while in Japan a couple weeks […]

What am amazing trip to Thailand! Glad to be back home (a big jet lagged!) but I enjoyed every single minute in Asia. Especially those elephants….seriously…SO big,  yet so gentle and sweet.Besides these big creatures…what I liked best about Thailand….the food! Serious yumminess. Fresh fruits and veggies galore!! A dietitian’s dream. I am a fan […]

It’s hard to believe I have been in Japan for 9 days now!  We are heading out to Thailand tonight so thought I would share a few of my favorite things in Japan: 1.  Japanese People:  I have never met a more kind and welcoming group of people.  They go out of their way to […]

Hello from Asia. Russ and I are in Japan!I am grateful that I married someone with a taste for adventure. We just got here on Saturday evening so I am just getting adjusted to the time difference, the food, and the train schedule. Tokyo is a very clean city and the people here have been […]