Super Bowl Sunday Appetizer – Greek Inspired Potato Skins
If you know me well, then you know I'm not a big football fan. I prefer baseball. When Super Bowl Sunday rolls around though, I get a little more excited about football. Ok, I lied - I get excited about the food! I have fond memories of being a kid and having some...
2015 – My Year in Review
As cliche as it sounds, I truly cannot believe that 2015 is about to end. I don’t know if it’s simply getting older, becoming a parent (more on that), or the increasing hustle and bustle of life, every year seems to progress more quickly than the last. Despite my best...
Spiced Pear Chutney | Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog Feature Recipe
As we near the end of October, holiday gatherings and entertaining are around the corner. One of my favorite contributions to a holiday party, either at someone else's home or my own, is a cheese platter. It can be put together in a matter of minutes and can be...
Peach Mint “Julep” Frozen Yogurt | Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog Feature
As silly as it is for me to admit now, I did not care for peaches as a child. Something about the fuzzy coating turned me off. Fortunately, I got over it well before becoming a pastry chef several years ago. I couldn’t imagine not using the juicy, ripe fruit in my...
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in your Kitchen Year-round | Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog Feature
Good morning and Happy Earth Day! In honor of this special day, I shared some simple tips on the Stone Soup Blog, to give you ideas for living a little "greener" in your kitchen. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually...
Grapefruit Three Ways | Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog Feature
In the sweltering summer heat, I often crave lemonade or a citrus sorbet to refresh my taste buds. However, citrus fruits, including grapefruit, are actually in season during winter and for a Midwesterner like me, that usually means it’s snowing. Fortunately, I have...
Dietetic Career Spotlight Featured on Nutrition Jobs
I was honored to have the opportunity to be featured on the Nutrition Jobs' website, highlighting my career path in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. I hope it inspires others who are looking into this field or are already in the field and ready for a change!...
How to Enjoy a Tea Tasting | Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog Feature
As I sit on my couch on this blustery cold day with a cup of tea, I am reminded of how it has the power to heal both body and soul. While I love coffee to get my mornings started, when I want to enjoy a hot afternoon beverage, relax in the evening, or heal a sore...
Savory Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini | Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog Feature
While Thanksgiving has come and gone, there is still room to feature cranberries as a star ingredient at your holiday gatherings. As nature’s “garnet bling,” cranberries were made for the holiday season, weren’t they? Nutritionally, they gift us with vitamin C,...
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