Last Saturday, some caring folks from Saint Joseph’s Hospital’s Heart Center for Women held a wonderful event at Saint Joseph’s Mercy Services downtown. Free cardiac screening and lots of great information for participants – including yoga, nutritional counseling, a...
Many of my clients will ask about healthy snack ideas because so many of the “grab and go” type foods are laden with preservatives, additives, and fat. Hmmm, what do I “grab” when I’m off and running with my family? A good rule of thumb is to always have a small...
What's better than Trish McEvoy cosmetics, tiny pink cupcakes, wonderful makeup artists and fizzy wine? Nothing! And you can see that from the gorgeous faces of the Pink Heals women who attended last Tuesday. Thanks much to fun and talented artists Wendy and Rober'!
I am finally getting a chance to slow down for a moment and visit my pictures and paraphernalia from the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Conference in Portland, Oregon. Here's some of the fun pictures from the street food culture in downtown...
Wow! Take a look at that hand action in the salad bowl. I'd call that a real salad spinner:) We had a great time at Cancer Wellness with Salad and Yoga. A group of graceful yogis and instructor Angela Buttimer joined me for a lunch of crisp spring salads. I'll feature...
How much fun to have been in the kitchen when this spicy delight was whipped up. What a great idea - the marriage of deep dark chocolate and smoky chipotle. How to use it? This week's Friday Four Gluten Free Chocolate Chile Cake is one great idea - but the...
Everyone thinks Mexican food is bad, bad eating...But it's not true! Real Mexican cuisine is full of spices, veggies and flavors that can make even simple foods taste great. Here is a lighter version of an alltime favorite, Chile Con Queso: Tacos De Rajas Y Queso...
I betcha didn’t know there was a Waffle House Museum. A tribute to all the scattered, smothered and covered that have been eaten?I have a fond spot in my heart for this roadside favorite, having eaten Christmas dinner there in1993. (Long story, trust me.) So, I was...
Sometimes it just has to be cake. Chocolate Cake, if you are asking my opinion. This cake is called a chubby cake – not because of its implication for our thighs – but for the coconut in the frosting that makes it round and “chubby”. My friend, Ann, the creative cook...
So what does eating mindfully even mean? Well, it is when you actually listen to hunger, feel satisfied in your stomach, and taste your food. I sometimes wonder if anyone does this anymore. We are programmed to eat so fast and squeeze so many things into our day. What...
March 1, 2010 I am sitting here looking at the beautiful winter wonderland outside. Who would have thought we would have yet another snow day in Atlanta, Ga? But this makes me want to drink and talk about my warm cup of tea! Nancy and I spoke at the Annual Young...
How hard it it to cook in a kitchen like this? On Sunday, I did a chef demo for the Junior League's Annual Tour of Kitchens. Karen graciously welcomed me into her home, and I made Healthy Snacks for Kids. And, they are healthy and delicious for adults, too!Almond...
Saturday at Callanwolde was too much fun! Refugee Services held their annual "trip round the world of food". I had a great time showing people how to make a trio of easy and delicious recipes from Africa. My friend and fellow chef Beci Falkenberg made my job easy -...
When you think about "tasting" you may think it only applies to wine. Not so - and we proved it at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont last week. A fun group participated in a 5 course tasting, and appreciated not only the food and drinks, but Angela's Mindfulness direction....
Wow - how time flies when you are having fun. Can't believe it's been 3 weeks since I posted a blog. I love what I am doing - so sometimes sitting down at the computer instead of cooking is challenging. Here's something I really enjoy - I am sharing a picture of some...
