Earthly Edibles

When I think of Labor Day weekend, two of the things that I think about are the fact that the peaches will become few and far between locally and the apples will become plentiful! Two weeks ago my husband and I headed to the farmer’s market and bought a big basket of peaches and froze [...]

How did you do this week on maintaining your weight? Writing down what I eat over the past week has been a challenge for me but I have still been eating smaller portions and being more aware of what I am putting in my mouth. This week for many of us, the holiday intensity is [...]

In these uncertain times many of us would like to eat dessert first and with these fruity dessert ideas you can feel less guilty for doing so because you will get some healthy nutrients along with satisfying your sweet tooth. Cookies, pies, cakes and candy can be the biggest challenge for many of us over [...]

Does Chocolate Make the Heart Grow Fonder? Chocolate comes from the seeds of the tropical cacao tree, Theobroma cacao. The word theobroma means food of gods. Chocolate was used by the Aztec Indians to make a drink believed to have restorative properties and was used in religious ceremonies. Europeans took the bitter chocolate back to [...]

Tis the time of year to bake and indulge. It is a known fact that weight gain is common during the holiday season, but lesser known is that a large portion of that weight stays on for years afterward. One or two extra pounds over the holidays can add up to a lot over several [...]

For many of us strawberry season is almost or completely over. However, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry season are on their way! Berries may be my all time favorite fruit (although I love them all). Have you ever thought about what makes berries their deep red, blue or purple color? The plant compound anthocyamins provides berries [...]

This Memorial Day weekend is a kick off for many of us to celebrate summer. Is your Memorial Day built around family food and tradition? My husband, son and I live nearly a thousand miles from our extended family so our traditions and celebrations have evolved over the years. Being a registered dietitian has further [...]

Desserts…..one of the pleasures of life. For many of us, large portions of dessert can spike blood sugar, raise cholesterol and pack on the pounds. This can lead to feelings of guilt, overindulgence, and a possible binge. Here are a few tips that help me make healthy choices when it comes to sweets: Focus on [...]