Teaming up with the best (Lactose-Free) Dairy Farm
February 6, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment

Once upon a time, I blogged about a new organic, lactose-free yogurt that had just hit the market.  I loved that it was organic.  I loved the flavors it came in, I loved the choice …

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Fiddlehead Ferns for the Pteridophobic
April 21, 2010 – 8:06 am | No Comment
Fiddlehead Ferns for the Pteridophobic

In preparation for my return to the kitchen after a few weeks of eating-by-the-seat-of-my-pants, I hit Whole Foods last week to stock my fridge with the essentials I’d need to get back on the wagon.
And …

A Springtime Fava-rite, now in season
March 28, 2010 – 7:24 pm | 3 Comments
A Springtime Fava-rite, now in season

If you’ve ever had authentic, Middle Eastern falafel, there’s a reasonably good chance that fava beans have crossed your lips even without your knowing it.  But if you haven’t tasted the fava bean divorced from …

Conquering the Artichoke
March 18, 2010 – 6:11 am | One Comment
Conquering the Artichoke

While my pantry is always stocked with a jar of brined artichoke hearts (they’re one of my favorite ingredients for a frittata or to toss into pasta with parmesean cheese, sauteed mushrooms and garlic), I …

ANDI says: Eat your Collard Greens
March 4, 2010 – 9:13 am | 4 Comments
ANDI says: Eat your Collard Greens

Last week, I ran into ANDI while shopping at Whole Foods.
ANDI–which stands for Aggregate Nutrient Density Index–is a food-rating system developed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman that assigns a score of 1-1000 to all foods based …

MORE Yogurt Options for the Lactose-Challenged
February 18, 2010 – 8:20 pm | 9 Comments
MORE Yogurt Options for the Lactose-Challenged

I’ve written previously about lactose-free and soy-free yogurt options for those among us with uncooperative digestive systems.
But the google-searches for lactose-free yogurts continue unabated, and since I posted that initial article, the only brand of …

The Citrus Bowl
February 7, 2010 – 2:14 pm | One Comment
The Citrus Bowl

On the eve of the Super Bowl, I’ve got the Citrus Bowl on my mind.  Only in my world, the Citrus Bowl actually refers to a huge platter on my kitchen counter piled high with …