Have you ever seen chia seeds soaked in almond milk? It looks something like this… Chia seeds are edible seeds that were once part of the Aztec and Mayans diets.  They are loaded with heart-healthy, omega 3 fats and bone loving calcium.  And along with their nutty taste,  they are a rich source of fiber […]

One of my fondest memories of Ireland was the delicious whole grain bread served at every meal. Made with buttermilk and whole grains, the bread is rich and hearty. Ireland is such a beautiful country with breathtaking scenery. Many homes have such an inviting feel. The small little villages are so quaint. Russ and I […]

I started my college career at Emory University in Atlanta. Not really knowing what I wanted to be when I grew up, I knew that a school with a strong science department was a good place to start. I used to love to go to a little restaurant in the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta […]

No doubt about it, I have a sweet tooth!  I like to finish my dinner with a little smackering of sweetness.   I was on Pinterest and someone posted mini apple pies made in a pie tin.  How cute is that?  I love the idea of making mini desserts. My son, Kevin, loves apple pie […]

I am filling in for a fellow dietitian while she’s on maternity leave on Tuesday’s at one of Boston’s teaching hospitals.  I love being back in the hospital setting BUT it has required that I set my alarm for a 4:30 wake up call, thankfully just one day a week!  Seriously, yikes! Guess what makes […]

Despite trying to focus a bit more on  relaxing in 2012, I really am a girl on the go.  As a private practice dietitian, I find myself busy with clients, emails, writing, and of course, blogging and I need to have quick and healthy snacks to grab on the run. Since I had major intestinal surgery […]

The weather has been unseasonably warm for Boston but I know the bitter cold is soon to come.  In anticipation of the cold winter nights, I am gearing up for some hearty meals such as roasted pork tenderloin, spicy roasted chicken burgers, and perhaps, even some ribs {gotta treat my growing boys to one of […]

I love gathering recipes of tasty food gifts to make and give or simply to make and eat during the holidays.  I found a wonderful {dark chocolate bark recipe with pistachios, pumpkin seeds and dried cherries}… which makes my mouth water just thinking about it…and another recipe for {SPICY and sweet candied walnuts}, that I thought […]

I love whipping together a few homemade foodie type gifts during the holiday season.  I like to drop a plate of cookies or some homemade hot cocoa mix off to my neighbors as a token of joy during the holidays.  Despite the chaos of shopping and parties, perhaps take some time to visit with special […]