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My New Red Hot Latin Love: A Guest Post by Healthy Sous Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
I want to introduce you to my new favorite spice. It's smoked paprika. Quite frankly, I have become a bit obsessed...
Uncovering Healthy Recipes From The “Me” Generation: A Post by Healthy Sous Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
I'll just go ahead and admit it. I am a cookbook junkie. At the rate I'm going, I may very well be buried alive under...
Eating The Elephant, One Bite at a Time: A Guest Post by Healthy Sous Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
We have probably all heard of the question "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer of course is "one bite at a time"....
Crock Pot Cucina- A Guest Post by Healthy Sous Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
With the official start of fall fast approaching and a break in the summer heat, I started thinking that it was time...
Anti-Cancer
We are all about anything that can help you become ANTI-cancer! Yesterday Chef Nancy and I taught a cooking class that...
Respect Thy Mother Grain-A Guest Post by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
I first heard of quinoa in culinary school. This word appeared as an answer on a multiple choice quiz. The question...
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The Black Thumb Plants a Garden: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
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...
New York Inspirations: A Guest Post, by Healthy Sous-Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
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...
Lentil Trail Mix?
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...
10 Fantastic Uses for Leftover Herbs
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...
Spring Clean Your Kitchen
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....