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Figs are in Season!
Succulent Figs My friend has a fig tree in her yard and is always willing to share her wealth with me. But when I...
Hydration in Hotlanta
The dog days of summer sure do make us thirsty! It is always easier for me as a dietitian to encourage fluids when it...
Endless Possibilities – Kids in the Kitchen
Can you believe this food was created by kids from ages 11 - 16? Not only is it beautiful - but delicious. Chef...
Watermelon Cucumber Skewers with Lime Hoisin Dressing
I love watermelon – cool and super juicy, unbelievably sweet. So I am always trying to come up with another reason to...
Rhythm and Food
What fun we had with food and music this week! Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Hospital and innovative musician Cindy...
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...
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Remembering Ignes-A Guest Post by Healthy Sous Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
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Bella Italia: A Guest Post By Healthy “Sous” Chef Partyologist, Lea Bowen
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods
We had a cooking demo at Cancer Wellness this week that focused on food and inflammation. It was a wonderful cooking demo! We had a great turnout (55 people) and Chef Nancy and I worked in collaboration with another collegue, David Hobbs (the accupuncturist at Cancer...
Cooking with Herbs and Quinoa – Pomegranate Quinoa Salad
Last week, I had the pleasure of teaching a quick cooking class to the women of the Highlands NC Garden Club. We tossed up several delicious salads and served them along with some mint green tea and a mini lemon yogurt cupcake. I was surprised at so many of the group...