I was having a conversation with my friend Howard the other day. He’s a doc, too, and we enjoy talking together about practicing medicine, taking care of patients, what it’s like, what we learn from it, and how we can do better. I am very grateful for Howard, and for the fact that we have been having this conversation for almost 25 years. Continue reading
Author Archives: Dr. Sukol
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Late Summer Garden Casserole
I’m on my way to the farmer’s market to pick up the ingredients for this beautiful casserole, which reminds me of the Italian flag when it’s done! And here’s what you can guarantee at this time of year: there will be no shortage of zucchini, tomatoes or corn at the market, not to mention basil. Continue reading
A Novel Approach to Epic-Sized Portions
Most of us keep a budget of some kind; limits keep us on track. It may be tight and to the penny, or it may be simply a rough idea of what’s available. Whether you are used to flying commercial or private, eating off paper plates or porcelain, keeping your accounts flush and staying within a budget helps to avert disaster and to achieve long-term goals for yourself and your family. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Ratatouille Pasta
Here’s something special to make with a group of friends on a weekend evening. Give everyone an assignment, along with a glass of wine, and it will all come together in no time! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Dr. Sukol’s Simply Saucy Spicy Peanut Sauce
A couple of weeks ago, I pulled a mostly empty jar of creamy peanut butter (organic and natural) out of the refrigerator. I looked at it upside down and sideways. I could almost hear it begging me to turn it into something snazzy. In a very lucky moment of inspiration, here’s what the doctor (me) ordered: Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Zucchini & Dill Soup
This is such a good project for the abundance of zucchini in your friends’, neighbors’ and coworkers’ gardens! You can make the soup now, with fresh zucchini, or you can make it in a few more months with frozen zucchini. Then again you can make soup now, and freeze that instead of raw cubes of zucchini. If you use frozen zucchini, remember to saute it a little bit longer. Continue reading
A Good Week Gets Better With Intention
It has been a busy week! I was interviewed for a piece in U.S. News & World Report about my favorite topic: real food! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Best Gazpacho I’ve Ever Made
August means it’s –YES — gazpacho time! I think of gazpacho as soup and salad, both at the same time. Chief Cook-and-Bottle-Washer brought home a tray of golden, acid-free tomatoes last Friday, and (I admit it) I had my coveting eye on them from the minute they entered the house. We ate a few on Friday night, and more on Saturday. Couldn’t resist, so I swooped in on Sunday morning to pulverize the rest! Chief C&BW said it was okay, he would go buy more. Thank you, Chief. Continue reading
Be Kind to Yourself
It just came to me that I spend my days teaching people how to be kinder to themselves, and that this kindness is designed to manifest itself in three major spheres: 1) eating patterns, 2) activity patterns, and 3) rest & relaxation patterns. It’s all about being kind to yourself, about nourishing your heart and soul with better food, more movement, and quality rest. It will be so good for you. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Adzuki Sprouts Salad
Why is it that the likelihood of requests for a recipe is usually in direct proportion to the rapidity with which you threw it together!? Last week we had a potluck at work, and I threw together a little “early morning salad.” Don’t judge me!! for having this spectacular constellation of ingredients at hand, just in case, you know, I had to throw together an impressive, last-minute salad! Sometimes the stars just line up. Sometimes, on the other hand, Mercury is in retrograde. Okay, let’s give it a shot. Continue reading