Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Boston is known for a handful of delicious foods, many of which also happen to be rich and highly caloric: Lobster Rolls. Boston Cream Pie. Boston Baked Beans. New England Clam Chowder… served in a giant bread bowl, of course. Here is my attempt to lighten the last in this list. Name New England Clam…
I love the concentrated flavor and smooth consistency of apple butter, but I don’t love the ludicrous amount of sugar called for in most recipes. There is an unsweetened commercial brand (available at Whole Foods) that has become a staple in my kitchen, but I was determined to make a no-sugar-added homemade version – with…
This is one of my go-to veggie side dishes for those nights I don’t feel like putting much energy into preparing an elaborate accompaniment to the main course. A cinch to prepare, this cauliflower emerges from the oven tender with a crisp exterior. The key to achieving the caramelization is cutting the cauliflower into thick…
I tried to wait until it was officially fall to start posting pumpkin recipes, but it feels like autumn here in Massachusetts and I found myself breaking open a can of pumpkin last week. I made a batch of mini pumpkin muffins and a delicious Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Brûlée (a recipe that will be in my e-cookbook),…
Another Thanksgiving in the books! John and I hosted my parents for the second year in a row, and it was so much fun to cook all day while my parents played with Lily. John cooked the turkey on the Big Green Egg, which not only freed up much-needed room in the oven, but also yielded…
Peanut butter is a beloved spread enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s not only delicious but also a versatile ingredient that can be used in sandwiches, smoothies, desserts, and more. While store-bought peanut butter is convenient, making your own at home is not only easy but also allows you to control the quality of…
Healthy foods have become a luxury that not all of us can enjoy. Even in this fast-paced world, there is one snack that helps us satiate our endless hunger. It’s none other than chips! But considering how we should control our eating habits, are chips healthy? In a word, fried potato chips or other chips…
A lot of people have biscuits daily. They come in many flavors and many looks. They are great at teatime and with coffee too. Chocolate and cream biscuits are the most popular. But are biscuits healthy? Biscuits are mainly wheat flour-based. They can be made from whole grains too. Whole grain biscuits are healthy for…
Here’s a super simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to throw together, tastes delicious, and is healthy… in other words, perfect for back-to-school! I actually don’t typically eat very much canned tuna, but I was hit by a pregnancy craving the other day and I spent some time researching which variety was safe…
I’ve received several email inquiries asking if I could share a day of my meals with you… and I’m finally getting around to doing just that! Of course, I decided to partake in the What I Ate Wednesday trend after I packed up my camera, photography set-up, and most of our dishes; so we’ll have to just…