I love watermelon – cool and super juicy, unbelievably sweet. So I am always trying to come up with another reason to eat this treat, from salads to dessert. Not only is watermelon delicious, it’s also a great source of vitamin C and A. And, as Shayna often reminds...
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Rhythm and Food
What fun we had with food and music this week! Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Hospital and innovative musician Cindy Stark Reid hosted a creative workshop where participants made instruments out of food - and I used the same fruits and veggies to make lunch! Check out...
Jersey Tomatoes
Ahh, there is nothing like being at the beach with your family! And if you can get good produce from a local farmers market on the way to the beach, then I would consider that a slice of heaven! Good old New Jersey tomatoes are what we are eating this week at the...
Gluten Free Corn Muffins – Perfect with Summer Veggies
Shayna walked into Cancer Wellness with the most beautiful string beans the other day. Oh I am jealous of her green thumb! I missed the gardening gene, so I have to rely on talented folks like Shayna and my local Farmers Market to enjoy summer's bounty. Here's an...
Corn is in Season!
This week I had the pleasure of developing recipes for a Lighter Southern Lunch to accompany a reading and book signing by my friend Amanda C. Gable. Her new book, The Confederate General Rides North has garnered her the Georgia Author of the Year Award for First...
Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Opens
If you look at our smiling faces, you will know that we were very happy last Thursday night. Just a short drive south from Atlanta, the new Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital celebrated its VIP Grand Opening! Chef Hans and I enjoyed cooking Indian...
Changing Behavior
One of my clients recently asked how to lose weight when she is stuck in the same old habits! What a great question. It actually takes about 3 weeks to change a behavior so give yourself some grace and work at it for 21 days to see the fruit of your labor. It is...
Fresh Corn Means Summer
I am thrilled to see the first of the summer season corn coming in to the market. Here is an easy and different way to serve corn, perfect for a weeknight veggie dinner – or as a side for chicken off the grill on the weekend. This recipe is filled with not only...
Woo Hoo – Time for Watermelon
Here in the South, it’s watermelon season again. Just because watermelon is sweet, juicy and delicious doesn’t mean its just for dessert. One of my excellent cooking assistants has sent me a flavorful and unusual recipe for a watermelon salad. Thanks Bill!Watermelon...
Best Bets When Eating Out
We have been on the go recently! The lazy days of summer seem to be filled with various activities including fun cooking demo’s that I love teaching. Yesterday Chef Nancy and I taught and one of the wonderful breast cancer survivors asked me about eating out. It truly...
Lunch and Snacks – To GO!
Lately it seems that I have been packing a lot of lunches and snacks. I often get envious looks across the table, so I thought I would share one of my favorite easy sandwiches and my snack mix that my husband and I love. Shayna has taught me the value and nutrition of...
Dinner Tonight – Fast and Delicious!
Just because I'm a chef doesn't mean that I don't have the same issues as everyone at dinnertime. Not enough time, ingredients in my frig and pantry. So for nights like this, I have a solution that both Mike and I love: Tortilla Pizzas. I throw whatever is available...
Can you tell me about artificial sweeteners?
I received this question when Chef Nancy and I were working together recently. I believe that the quicker food is from “farm to plate” the better. In other words, the less we consume drinks and foods that have chemicals, sweeteners and additives in them, the better...
A Gift of Cabbage – and Cool Coleslaw!
How fun! On Friday I opened the fridge at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont and discovered a bag of beautiful cabbage leaves. Shayna had picked them from her garden and brought them in to me. I love gifts of food, and especially fruits and veggies. What to do with my bounty...
Flavors of Forysth!
Congratulations to the event planners for the First Annual Flavors of Forsyth! Over 10,000 "Forsyth-ens" enjoyed over 30 restaurants, fun entertainment and crafts at the fun festival last Thursday. The event, held at the attractive open-air Avenues of Forysth,...