I am into smoothies lately so I decided to post another recipe. I love concocting all types of smoothies adding fresh herbs (mint, parsley and basil), various fruits and sometimes yogurt for some healthy probiotics and a protein boost. Todays concoction….a Blueberry Kiwi Minty smoothie which was totally scrumtrulescent if I do say so myself! Recently […]

This post has been updated as almond milk has been found to be low FODMAP! Have you tried almond milk?  I’m really not a big milk drinker but almond milk intrigues me probably ’cause I am a HUGE almond fan. Today, I thought I would whip up a frozen concoction with almond milk,  a small […]

The weather is warming up in Boston and I am very happy about that.  I love outdoor activities, like hiking and running, preferably done without snow and ice.  Today is the running of the Boston Marathon!  Having run a marathon in warm conditions, {I ran the San Diego Rock’n Roll marathon} I feel for those […]

Today, I made homemade creamy, delicious mozzarella cheese.  To me, cheese making is a mix between science, art and love as is true for most things I make in my kitchen. 🙂 A couple years ago, I asked for a cheese making kit for Christmas. Yes, you read that right.  Russ is always so great […]

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? If you asked me what my favorite is, I would say, Maple Walnut.  Even though, ice cream sometimes gives me a tummy ache, I can’t resist it, especially in the summertime. I learn so much from my clients that visit me in my nutrition consultation practice.  Last week, one of my […]

Dear Tony (my Italian Father-in-law), The meatball recipe I am providing is no where near what you had the pleasure in devouring as a young child of an amazing Italian cook!  But, I have to say, I really like my recipe.  It’s a little out of the ordinary…but I do think, if you tried them, […]

This chicken recipe has been my  favorite lately.  I have made it 2 weeks in a row. 🙂  I love that is is simple and very family friendly. Mix equal amounts of parmesan cheese… and sesame seeds. I usually start with about 3/4 cup of each. Purchase chicken cutlets or pound chicken breasts to even […]

NEW info:  Cocoa powder should be limited to ~3 teaspoons per serving SO limit to 1 small brownie! I love trying new recipes that I know my clients with digestive health issues can enjoy.  And gluten free treats can be super expensive and rarely taste super awesome. One of my clients shared her gluten free […]