TIP OF THE DAY: A Pre-Holiday Diet Of Low-Calorie Comfort Food

Why do we only get pitches for slimmer versions of food in spring, before “bathing suit weather?” After an especially tasty month visiting restaurants, for everything from fried skate sandwiches to duck confit mac and cheese, we noticed that clothes were getting snug. As if on cue, we got this list of tips from Warren…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: A Pre-Holiday Diet Of Low-Calorie Comfort Food”

TIP OF THE DAY: The Easiest Way To Eat Whole Grains

Top: Doesn’t this look so much better than white bread? Photo courtesy Tried And Tasty via Dave’s Killer Bread. Bottom: Photo courtesy Dave’s Killer Bread.   September is Whole Grains Month. Why whole grains? You need the fiber no matter your age, what shape you’re in (here’s why you need whole grains). When you tell…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: The Easiest Way To Eat Whole Grains”

TIP OF THE DAY: Burger Salad & Salad Burger

For years we have been enjoying the Burger Salad at Five Napkin Burger in New York City. It’s evolved over time, but initially consisted of a big bowl of beautifully arranged baby greens and colorful veggie complements, in a perfect vinaigrette. Atop was a plump burger: beef, salmon, turkey, veggie or a solid piece of…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Burger Salad & Salad Burger”

TIP OF THE DAY: “Kaleidoscope” Summer Fruit Salad

Our mom, who could supreme a citrus fruit fast enough to qualify for the Cooking Olympics, made a huge bowl of fresh fruit salad for us to snack on over summer weekends. It was a healthier alternative, but still had eye- and palate appeal for kids. Winter fruit salad colors were a mix of pink…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: “Kaleidoscope” Summer Fruit Salad”

PRODUCT: Hummus Snack, No Refrigeration Required

It’s not easy to find healthy snacks to eat on the go, much less those that are gluten free. Wild Garden Hummus, which sells shelf-stable (no refrigeration required ) hummus in jars, has a welcome new line called Snack Bo To Go!. It’s a tube of hummus packaged with a packet of gluten-free crackers. Neatly…
Continue reading “PRODUCT: Hummus Snack, No Refrigeration Required”