Everyday Meals, Global Moments
Satisfying mains and mid-day marvels—rooted in tradition, updated for today.
one-pan wonders to destination-inspired centerpieces
Going Bananas! A Guest Post: By Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
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,...
Angels Trump Cupid This Valentine’s Day: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
This week, I had the great pleasure of attending the Angels on Earth Valentine Luncheon, benefiting Cancer Wellness at Piedmont. It is not often that I have the opportunity to dress up on a Tuesday afternoon for a leisurely luncheon at a country club. I must clean up...
Bargains, Baba Ganoush and Bloggers: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
Last Friday, Chef Nancy and I had the opportunity to travel to Birmingham, AL for a training session sponsored by Food Blog South, called "Honing Your Edge", conducted by Media Trainer Lisa Ekus and Chef Virginia Willis.In our excitement and haste to get to the...
Sweet! A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
As much of a salad fanatic that I am, I must admit that my intake of healthy greens dropped way down during the holiday's. Luckily, all it took to get me back on track was a couple of days back at work in the Cancer Wellness kitchen.We almost always have a salad for...
Tropical “Non-Holiday” Salad: A Guest Post by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
I don't know about you, but as much as I love warm and comforting holiday food, I find that several times during the Christmas season, I need a break from traditional fare. Something healthy and light with non-holiday flavors is just what I crave. Lat week, Chef Nancy...
Recipe for Success: A Guest Post by Healthy Sous Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
Last night, Chef Nancy and I had the pleasure of hosting a group of executives from The Coca-Cola Company for a hands on cooking class at the Cancer Wellness Center. This internationally diverse group of people were in town for meetings and of course a little fun....
When a Salad is More Than Just a Bowl Full of Lettuce: By Healthy “Sous” Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
Chef Nancy and I do the majority of our cooking at the Cancer Wellness Center, and like to provide the staff and sometimes a patient or two, to a salad for lunch on the days we are there. Most often our salads are spontaneous creations, built from leftovers and items...
Celtic Wisdom, Irish Feast!
This Guest Post is by my colleague and wonderful pal, Dennis Buttimer. Dennis and his wife Angela are good friends special to not only me - but to many participants at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Hospital. We had so much fun doing our class together a couple of weeks...