Inasmuch as it’s going to be around 90F out there tomorrow, I am sharing a recipe that will be perfect for the weather. It’s like a smoothie but a lot thicker. You can eat it as is, or as the base for a smoothie bowl. It’s not ice cream; it’s “nice cream.” And it is delicious. Continue reading
Category Archives: Fruit
Gratitude for the Harvest 2020
At this time of year, I often have the privilege of receiving a large number of food gifts, and I make it my goal to share as many as possible, forwarding the depth and breadth of the bounty that arrives on my doorstep as the season of harvest arrives. Here is what is possible. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Watermelon Sunshine Drink
My kids have all grown up to be great cooks. Adventurous, inspired by simple ingredients, and willing to try unusual combinations of ingredients at least once. Here’s a little something my youngest (now grown and married) invented on the spot last Friday afternoon, inspired by some slightly mushy watermelon in the fridge.
By the way, if you’ve noticed that things seem a little different around here, it’s not your imagination. Comfort food (of all kinds) wins. The main goal of each day is to get to the next. Deep breath. You’re gonna like this one. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Grain Bowl
For obvious reasons, most of my friends, family, and coworkers are leaning pretty heavily toward comfort food these days. So I figured maybe we’d take a break from kale salad and spicy chickpeas and share a couple of strategies for grain bowls. The nice thing about grain bowls is that you can be reassured that they are super nourishing even if it might feel like you’re eating a bowl of coffee cake. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Mom’s Rules plus A Sweet Little Recipe
In memory of my mother, my teacher, I am thinking about some bits of wisdom that I learned very early on. The values for which she stood were simple and elegant, and I carry them forever. Continue reading
Plums, Poetry, Public Transit, and William Carlos Williams
If you look up as you walk through the back door into my kitchen, you will see a poster written in Swedish, a translation of a poem written in 1934 by the great William Carlos Williams. In addition to being a pediatrician, Dr. Williams, from Rutherford, New Jersey, was a great poet. Here is the story of how the poster and poem, below in the original English, ended up in my kitchen. Continue reading
Faux Fruit Foods
If I had just ten seconds to share advice on improving your nutrition, this is what I would say: Eat more fruits and vegetables. And I don’t think that would surprise anyone. We all know these are nutritional powerhouses, and we all know that it’s a good idea to eat more of them, especially since most of us probably don’t eat enough produce to begin with. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Celebrate Summer with a Green Smoothie!
It’s the beginning of August, it’s a hot and sunny day, and nothing tastes as good as a freezing cold smoothie on a hot summer day! Make it green with spinach, and sweet with tropical fruit, and absolutely wonderful to share with everyone who comes through the kitchen to see what’s going on when they hear the blender whirring away. The color of this smoothie is gorgeous, the spinach is invisible, and the children will love it as much as you do. Enjoy! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Peach Pie (vegan, grain-free)
It is peach season, and I couldn’t be happier. They seem to disappear just as quickly as they arrive in our kitchen! Here’s something truly inspirational for you to try with yours. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Grandma Rosie’s Rhubarb
Last week, I wrote about my Grandma Rosie’s chopped eggplant, and it was a huge hit! So now, this week, with the rhubarb starting to poke up in the garden, I thought I’d write about her rhubarb. But first a few words about the woman. My Grandma Rosie was an extraordinarily good cook. I mean exceptionally good. Continue reading