Pomegranate is one of the oldest known fruits, originally native to Persia but found in the writings and artifacts of many ancient cultures. Today, pomegranate is widely cultivated in the tropics, subtropics, the Mediterranean region, and Southern California. If you are unfamiliar with pomegranate, it is a large red fruit …
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In his epic poem, The Odyssey, Homer referred to pears as the “gift of the gods”. In the French court of Louis XIV, pears were considered a luxury. And just last week, the girls and I were at a local farm stand where we sampled the luxurious flavors of the …
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While traveling, I love to experience the foods particular to a region. During our most recent trip to Los Cabos, Mexico, I had the privilege of sitting in on an authentic Mexican cooking class and discovered the art of making ceviche (it’s really quite simple). The key to Authentic Mexican …
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I have always had a sweet tooth for chocolate. Chocolate is decadent and sensual, a guilty pleasure of my childhood and early adulthood. Today, I enjoy chocolate in its raw form, known as raw cacao. Raw cacao has no refined sugar, no dairy and is not processed. Raw cacao comes …
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I was first introduced to kale in nutrition school. It was the newest healthy food “fad”, known only to an inner circle of aspiring health conscious professionals. Today, kale has become the “king” of all health foods, as common as lettuce in some circles. If you aren’t yet eating it, …
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A few summers ago, seeking to deepen my knowledge of health-supportive cooking, I studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute here in NYC. I’ve been cooking for a long time, but it wasn’t until this summer that I learned to appreciate every food for its unique ability to nourish and support …
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Do you struggle with making dietary changes that last? Join my Stick-With-It! Challenge and discover why changing your eating habits is so hard (& what you can do about it). Five days, 5 simple-doable steps to better your health. Are you in?!
