Tips + Tricks

Superbowl Sunday Starters

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Sad that the 49ers didn’t make it But glad New York made it. Most of my West Coast friends probably despise the Giants at this point. But if happen to be a Giants fan, here are 10 Things you didn’t know about them. Will you be watching the Superbowl? GO New York Giants!

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A Few Beet Recipes I’m Crushing On

January 22, 2012

I am teaching my second cooking class in a few weeks with a couple of my colleagues. I am equal parts anxious and excited. Will the participants have fun? Will they like the recipes? Will they learn something new? The class is on Valentine’s Day so we’re trying to work in some red/pink dishes. Of [...]

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Top 5 Resolutions for 2012

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I thought about which picture I should post here to represent 2012 for me. So here it is. The lovely Golden Gate Bridge. I’ll be moving to the heart of San Francisco soon, after living in the South Bay suburbs for two years. San Francisco and I will be spending a great deal of time [...]

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6 Things to Do When Life Throws You a Curveball

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Hi friends. I know- I’m a terrible blogger. But you know, where blogging lies, inspiration lies. I have temporarily lost my cooking mojo. It’ll resurface soon Although this post is not about food it is about wellness, particularly stress management. Life is funny sometimes. I am currently undergoing some life changes. In the midst of [...]

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The 100-Mile Diet

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The following post is by James Kim. James is a writer for Food on the Table, a company that provides online budget meal planning services.  Their goal is to help families eat better and save money. I was excited when James approached me about writing a short post because Food on the Table is a [...]

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to jersey and back

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My grandma is not doing well. She has Alzheimer’s. Her memory is progressively getting worse. I just saw her in November and she was fine. Now she’s like a different person. She struggles to find words, words she knows but can’t articulate. Her thoughts get jumbled. She has something meaningful to say but halfway through [...]

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American Heart Month & a Giveaway!!

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  Every February marks American Heart Month and every February I pause and think about how grateful I am – how grateful my mom survived her heart attack exactly ten years ago. I’m grateful for the caring people in our lives in the form of friends, family members, co-workers, and even strangers; for the hardworking [...]

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October Harvest

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Just a friendly reminder of the wonderful fruits and veggies October offers [the Bay Area]. It may help give you (& myself) some recipe ideas. I will look forward to sharing my upcoming butternut squash soup, pumpkin gnocchi, and sweetened Adzuki bean recipes.

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All-Natural Indulgences

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I’m a Featured Health Editor for Foodbuzz’ new section, Healthbuzz. Healthbuzz is a healthy eating and balanced living guide provided by featured health editors, many of whom are Registered Dietitians, and contributing editors. During the month of October, I’ll be publishing a series of posts on the topic, all-natural indulgences. As a dietitian and foodie, [...]

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Let Them Eat {Vegetable} Cake

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That’s a picture of Zucchini Chocolate Cake. Yum! Adding veggies to cakes is fun way to use up those plentiful summer veggies. It can also a healthier way to eat cake because we add fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and often vegetables are replacing all or some of oil or butter in the recipe. Got too [...]

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Extend the Life of Your Fruits & Veggies

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Proper storage is key to keeping fruits and veggies fresher longer and saving food dollars. Just recently, I wrote a post on expiration dates, discussing how long you want to keep foods in your kitchen. Now, I’d like to discuss strategies on prolonging the shelf life of fruits and veggies. Some produce is best stored [...]

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Cream of the Crop: Kale

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I love just about every fruit and vegetable. I like to think of myself as adventurous when it comes to trying them and impartial when it comes to eating them. It’s slightly painful to reveal the veggies I don’t like. But I’ll share a secret if you promise not to tell. I’m not really a [...]

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Share Our Strength: Cooking Matters (Operation Frontline)

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This past weekend, I wrapped up my volunteer work with Operation Frontline. The program is a 6-week series of cooking and nutrition classes that helps teach families how to prepare tasty, healthy meals on a limited budget. Share Our Strength funds its work and its mission is to end childhood hunger in large part through [...]

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Top 10 Health Tips for Men

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As part of National Men’s Health Week, the California Department of Public Health has highlighted the top health tips to keep men healthy. “Men have an average life expectancy of almost six years less than women,” said CDPH Director Dr. Mark Horton. “By emphasizing the importance of education, physical fitness and disease prevention, we can [...]

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Omm to Food: On Eating Mindfully

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Rather than focus on what to eat and what not to eat, I thought I would briefly discuss how to eat. Have you ever eaten a plate of food and felt like you never really tasted a bite? Either the food was really awful or you suffered ‘eating amnesia,’ a complete disconnect from the food [...]

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10 Ways to Get Kids to Eat Veggies

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We already know that fruits and veggies are associated with good health and reduced disease risk. Unfortunately, very few of us are meeting recommendations for these foods, particularly the little ones. Less than 10% of kids are eating the recommended amount of fruits and veggies.

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