The school year is winding down, Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon and the weather is sunny and warm. It's time for a cookout and a dip in the pool. I am planning all of the above for my holiday weekend. And certain to make numerous appearances...
So what does a hard working sous-chef do on her day off? Why spend it at the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival, of course! Despite the cloudy skies and sporadic downpours, Chef Nancy and I hit the festival with enthusiasm. Our day started off with a...
My name is Mary Rob Murfee and I am excited to be Chef Nancy’s new intern! I graduated from The University of Alabama last May, and have been completing a dietetic internship here in Atlanta in order to become a Registered Dietitian. My rotation with Taste...
I have managed to keep my little container garden alive for two weeks. Not only, are my plant still alive, they are thriving. Pretty exciting stuff, considering my previously unsuccessful gardening attempts. Of course, I can't take full...
Just the title of this post is a mouthful! Shayna and I presented a fun class at Cancer Wellness this past week, and we just had to share the recipes with you. Even if you're not a vegetarian OR practicing a gluten free lifestyle you'll like these delicious dishes....
With Chef Nancy tasting and touring through South Africa the last few days, I had some time to tend to some of the projects on my seemingly never-ending personal to do list. One of my favorite activities this week was planting my container garden.Anyone who...
The beginning of this month found me in New York City for my first ever, International Association of Culinary Professionals conference. Chef Nancy and I were lucky enough to spend seven days in the Big Apple, seeing the sights, attending the culinary conference and...
I love lentils - don't you? Imagine my surprise when I discovered that lentils can be roasted and included in a yummy trail mix. Browsing through the Food Hall at IACP, I stopped at the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council's booth. (How's that for a catchy name:) They...
By now, almost everyone has heard that herbs are good for us. But what to do with those leftover leaves, sprigs and bunches? Try some of these ideas – or create your own! Make your own herb salad mix: Instead of putting herbs in your salad dressing, toss the leaves of...
Yesterday Chef Nancy and I taught a class on how to clean out your kitchen and make it a healthy place to cook for you and your family. It was a great class! Here are some of the take home tips we shared with our clients. •Look in the pantry for the dates on items....
Anyone who had the pleasure of being in Atlanta the past few days, has most certainly been bitten by spring fever. I know I have. The flowering trees are at their peek and the temperature has been ideal for sitting on the deck and relaxing. Of course, one cannot sit...
Last week, my daughter and I went on our annual pilgrimage to Orlando with her competition cheer team. It was a weekend jam-packed with theme parks, cheer leading, good friends and fun. While I did not completely abandon my healthy eating habits, I must say that I did...
Chef Nancy and I recently spoke at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Johns Creek, Ga. We were asked to do a cooking demonstration for their “sweet tea ministry”. This was formed by a group of lovely women who are in fact cancer survivors themselves. They wanted to give...
Not sure what got into me last week, but I needed a chocolate fix that only a batch of brownies could satisfy. I decided to take my traditional brownie recipe that I'd found in a magazine years ago and see if I could make them a little better. I replaced two of the...
Whether I'm talking about the tropical fruit or it's alternate definition of "craziness", my house is always chock full of bananas!In my never ending quest to get my children to eat healthier, I try to introduce them to new foods on a weekly basis. Not surprisingly,...
