Do you remember when milk was considered the ultimate powerhouse drink, margarine reigned supreme, and food rules felt more like a weird mix of science fiction and Grandma’s best guesses? Boomers definitely can relate to all of this! They grew up in an era packed with so-called nutrition wisdom that, let’s be honest, didn’t always…
The holidays are all about indulgence. There are the cookies you need to eat and the casseroles that look divine. Let’s not forget the endless cheese platters that are impossible to resist. But as a professional chef, I also know it’s possible to enjoy all the festive flavors without feeling like you need to run…
The holidays are here, and you know what that means – food, fun, and frantic searches for the perfect party dish! As a mom and professional chef (a.k.a. queen of the kitchen and chaos), I know a thing or two about keeping grown-ups and kids happy during the holidays. The right food can make any…
Remember sitting down to lunch in the school cafeteria, opening your lunch box, and getting so excited about the food you discovered? I definitely remember how excited I would be to see certain foods and how unbearably disappointed I was when my mom had packed the things I just didn’t like. Lunchtime wasn’t just a…
As a professional chef with decades of experience, I’ve spent plenty of time studying what goes into our food. One thing I have discovered is that sugar is sneaky. Sugar is not just in the obvious treats like cakes and cookies, but it’s hiding in places you’d never expect. Even the so-called “healthy” foods that…
The holidays are coming up quickly, and you know what that means – food, food, and more food! Your kitchen will probably become a magical, delicious battleground of cookies, casseroles, pies, and enough leftovers to feed an army. So, how do you store it all the right way? The safe way? All that festive goodness…