As a chef, registered dietitian and woman I like shiny things for Christmas. My shiny new gift this season was a commercial counter top fryer because it is one of the few small kitchen appliances that I don’t already own. I decided for its inaugural run I would try making chicken tempura. I don’t know…
This season I got to spend some time with Jake (Body by Jake) talking nutrition. Check out his easy Get Fit Don’t Quit by BCBS on Facebook.
I ate a food grade cricket last year at the International Food Bloggers Conference in Sacramento. After you get over the initial thought of munching on a cricket –legs and all, it simply tasted like sunflower seeds with a crunch. This past week I purchased cricket based snack chips at my Fry’s grocery store.…
I am always excited to try new food products especially when it comes to gluten free. I am not allergic to wheat but my mom has celiac disease so I’m the official taste tester. I have always been a fan of shortbread. It was one of the first things I learned to make in the…
Eat More Fiber Foods containing fiber help you maintain a healthy weight and may lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. There are two forms of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel. When you cook a batch of oatmeal, you’ll note how “gummy” it becomes. Soluble…
Persimmons are a gorgeous winter fruit perfect for eating raw. This Northern California fruit thrives in cold weather and is in peak season from October to December. Persimmons have the texture of a cantaloupe and taste like a sweet pumpkin with a dash of cinnamon. Looking into the history of persimmons, Pilgrims in North…
Looking for a new hot breakfast that’s not to heavy but satisfying…try my Raspberry Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. With less than 10 ingredients you’ll be eating in no time. Raspberry Coconut Quinoa…