Happy Memorial Day, Friends. We just got back from a bit of a whirlwind trip to NYC and Philadelphia! My daughter, Chelsea Rose graduated from college!  And we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments!   The fam. We enjoyed 2 graduation ceremonies, lots of great food in the city (as always!) and even tried […]

This is a guest post by Lauren Adler Dear, a dietetic intern, and very soon to be registered dietitian!  Who’s tried Shakshuka before?  READ on and learn more… This past Sunday, my dad and I made a wonderful brunch for mom for Mother’s Day. On the menu: Shakshuka, a middle eastern dish of baked eggs […]

I bought some sorghum today.  I don’t say that phrase too often.  In fact, I have never said that before! Have you heard of sorghum?  Sorghum is a gluten free grain that originated in Africa.  It’s a hearty grain, somewhat chewy, that can be made into a grainy salad mixture. When I first laid my […]

Look what I made today!  It’s Lentil Pilaf!   Honestly, growing up I can’t remember a lentil ever coming across my plate but raising my own kids I have been known to slip in a few lentils every now and again. 🙂 My first introduction to lentils came in the form of Near East Lentil […]

I was an inspired this past week by a Pinterest post.  When I saw the picture of  banana bread bars with icing…I COULD NOT WAIT to make them.  Click here for the original recipe!  I admit, I am impulsive at times.  Some may say that being impulsive is a bad thing BUT most of the […]

Hello…. The sun is shining but it is freeeeeeezing out.  Seriously.  Is it Spring yet? I can’t wait to get outside and putter in my garden.  I love Spring….or should I say, I love Spring when it is warm outside. Last night, I have a few girlfriends over just to catch up and do a […]

I slipped in a secret ingredient in my muffins this week.  Guess what it is? Kale! I know what you must be thinking… but really, most people love carrot cake and  zucchini bread…and these are sweet treats made with vegetables.  So, I say, give kale a chance! I didn’t go crazy with the kale, just […]

For some reason, I have been seriously craving Chicken Tortilla Soup…I have been dreaming up how I could make this easy for my FODMAPers with a sensitive tummy.  This was the easiest soup ever…and next time I will use rotisserie chicken and make it even easier! I chopped and diced some chicken breast and sauteed […]

Well….HAPPY Friday! I hope everyone had a wonderful week!  I had a great week working with many FODMAPers!  I am so grateful that I chose a career that allows me to work with people and help them feel better so they can get on with their productive and happy lives. 🙂 I am quite happy […]