If there’s one thing I wish more people would do, it’s visit farms. Most of our country has lost an intimate connection with the way our food is grown because they don’t grow it (raise it, slaughter it, or even cook it) themselves. When you...
This year, I went to the NatProdExpo for the second time.* It’s in Baltimore, an easy jaunt from DC, and if you’re a foodie, it’s THE place to check out new food trends, sample everything from ice cream to hemp seeds, and hear interesting speakers...
It’s time for a contest! I received free samples of California Ripe Olives mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Ripe Olives and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not...
What’s the best thing you’ve done for yourself? For me, at least one of the answers is clear: picking up pottery as a hobby gave me a creative outlet, a way to make unique gifts, a place to relax, and introduced me to lots of amazing people I would have...
Produce, produce, everywhere It’s getting to that point of the summer when I actually have more produce than I can handle around my kitchen…between bringing home a load from the market weekly and visiting my mom’s garden on Tuesday, I have a glut of...
I received beef product mentioned in this post at no cost. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Red meat: how much is too...
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I’m a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a true love for food – I believe there is no perfect diet: vegetarian/vegan, low carb, low fat, Paleo, Weight Watchers can all work as long as you love what you eat and care enough to take the first step to better health through EATING REAL FOOD.