It takes determination and desire to break-in a new kitchen and the results are definitely worth it. My Cooking Mistakes While living in northwest Spain this fall, I'm finding out that cooking in a new kitchen is not so easy. I've already made a ton of mistakes like these: Letting the rice boil over and make a mess Burning part of the eggplant I was trying to sauté Measuring the salt incorrectly, without a proper measuring spoon Running out of eggs when I wanted to make a Spanish Tortilla Omelet Missing the spices I needed to make a chickpea burger … [Read more...] about Cooking in a New Kitchen
Read Your Recipe Carefully to Avoid 5 Common Recipe Mistakes
Even experienced cooks make mistakes. For me, there have been many like over-spicing a chili to the point it was not edible, leaving the sugar out of a quick bread, leaving the egg out of etc etc. You get my drift. If you want to 'nail' your recipe every time, try this simple strategy: Read your recipe carefully before you start making it. It will help you avoid common mistakes. Read Your Recipe Carefully It's super smart to take 10-15 minutes to read over your recipe every time you cook something for the first time. Even if you're cooking a recipe you've made before, take a few minutes … [Read more...] about Read Your Recipe Carefully to Avoid 5 Common Recipe Mistakes
10 Tips for Using Spices and Herbs
Are you an herbs-and-spices kind of cook? With all the good news about how they boost the immune system and lower risk for chronic disease, you'll want to use herbs and spices in your kitchen everyday. But how? 10 Easy Tips for Using Spices and Herbs - Getting Started Get started for using more spices and herbs by tossing out your very old ones. If they've been in your pantry for >3 years, then out they go. Next, go to the grocery store and buy new ones, two per shopping trip. If you see a sale, then buy three. Little by little, you'll own an assortment of fresh and flavorful spices … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Using Spices and Herbs
Take Small Steps for Lasting Changes with a Registered Dietitian
I’ve always felt that dietitians are invaluable health professionals. Of course I do, since I am a registered dietitian. Recently, I had a casual discussion with a chef friend and we hashed out why clients hire us and how insurance plays a role. There are similarities because we both assist clients in a way that impacts the quality of their lives. My friend, however, is a personal chef so she doesn’t qualify for insurance reimbursement. Fortunately, I do. What are Small Steps? I think of small steps as just about anything that moves you in the positive direction of nutrition … [Read more...] about Take Small Steps for Lasting Changes with a Registered Dietitian
Top 10 Reasons to Eat Your Vegetables
Reasons to eat your vegetables go on and on and on. I know - I'm a registered dietitian and encouraging nutrient-rich food choices is my jam. Even for you reluctant veggie eaters, I hope my list of 'Top 10 Reasons' below gets you going. Here's why...Vegetables are the difference between feeling OK and feeling great. Vegetables are the difference between making a habit of seeing the doctor and not doing that. Vegetables can be prepared in hundreds of ways and so there really is something for everyone! Top 10 Reasons to Eat Your Vegetables They’re green-red-orange-yellow & it’s your … [Read more...] about Top 10 Reasons to Eat Your Vegetables
Busy Moms Try Figs with the Kids for Quality Nutrition
Figs make a tasty and nutritious snack! Move Over Summer – It’s Back-to-School It’s back-to-school time when enjoying relaxed moments with the kids, counting on a slower-paced schedule, and chilling with family time are quickly becoming summer memories. Are you ready? Do you have the courage to transition back? For Busy Moms, it’s exciting to write a new chapter and it’s a big deal for the kids, too, who will grow in many ways over the year. Watching them succeed in the classroom, on the soccer field, in the ballet studio, or as a community volunteer, is amazing for busy moms who do … [Read more...] about Busy Moms Try Figs with the Kids for Quality Nutrition