A donut-loving dietitian?! Yes. Absolutely. And it's even better when those decadent donuts contain health benefits. Perks like half or all whole-grain. Fiber. Extra vitamins and minerals. Fruit. Baked rather than fried. Oh sure, they all still have calories, fat and sugar. I'm not worried about that and I hope you're not either. Because you've learned to balance your choices and enjoy every bite. And maybe you've learned to "be like Jeff" when it comes to cookies, cake and donuts: always, ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty #4: Flour. Sugar. Butter.
Today is National Pound Cake Day. Pound cake is made with three of my all-time favorite food ingredients: Flour. Sugar. Butter. Pound cake is tied with brownies for my #1 favorite dessert. Brownies have flour, sugar and butter, too, plus chocolate. Pound cake is the perfect food for explaining my overriding food philosophy. This philosophy and attitude about food and eating has helped me stay healthy and vibrant. *Nothing is “bad.” As in “Oh, that is so bad for me.” “Sugar is so ...
Kim’s Decadent Pound Cake
Perfectly Simple Pound Cake Filled with flour, sugar and butter. Almond, vanilla and orange extracts. Easy to make and bake, pound cake is my favorite dessert. Use regular milk, different extracts, maybe even brown sugar instead of white. But always use white all-purpose flour and pure butter for a perfect pound cake. Pure decadence. Pure enjoyment. Kim's Decadent Pound Cake Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hour 20 mins Total time 1 hour 35 mins ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty #3: Use the Good Towels
Use the good towels. I do. Because I think I’m worth it. And feeling worthy is one of many ways I’ve stayed vibrant. I know too many people from my past who “save the good towels for company.” Or don’t use the better dishes, better coffee cups, better pillow, sheets, you name it….and only use these things for “others.” Well, I happen to think I’m personally just as deserving. No deprivation for me. Life is too short, and you just might not get around to enjoying all those nice things you ...
5 Tips for a Healthier 2018 from a Food-Loving Dietitian
Remember those New Year's resolutions you made a couple weeks ago to eat healthier and exercise more? Well it's NEVER too late to start, especially if you have a food-loving dietitian on your side, cheering you along with small, sensible steps. I’m all about realistic, not radical, ways to eat smarter and add activity. Here are my five favorite tips to help you create lifelong healthy habits. #1. Eat more protein at breakfast. More protein means more fullness, or satiety. And more fullness ...
Bipartisan Shortbread Bars. The Recipe. The Story.
Sigh. Big sigh. Today is National Shortbread Day. I felt like sharing my favorite shortbread recipe - my Bipartisan Shortbread Bars. So I searched for my old blog post from days long ago. Found it! Read it. Sighed. Then sighed again. With sadness. And wistfulness. I’m definitely not one for wishing that things would be “the way they used to be,” but geez…. 2017? And now already in 2018? It just keeps getting worse. I’m going back to calling them Obama Bars. But if you don't like ...
ABC’s of Treats, Sweets & Desserts – Creative Back to School Lunches Part 3
A = Attitude. What’s your attitude about sweets and treats as a Mom or Dad? I’m hoping it’s a healthy one, which in my opinion means never saying these foods are off-limits, “bad” or “junk.” You realize and respect that some foods contain more nutrients than others, and some foods are meant to be enjoyed regardless of their nutrient value. So, you model this all-inclusive attitude as a parent, and by doing so, teach your kids how to have “healthy respect” for ALL foods. Treats, sweets and ...
Pot Pie, Bacon & Peanut Butter
I just talked with Ed Wenck of WIBC about Pot Pie being the hottest food craze right now within the fashion industry. I think it’s great such a home-style comfort food is in vogue. And you know I always look on the bright side of things, so with pot pie, you’re at least getting some vegetables. Peas, carrots, onions hopefully/maybe? And I’m optimistic that some of the chefs making these pot pies are using part whole-wheat flour in that mouth-watering crust made with loads of creamy butter. We ...
Thanksgiving Favorites
I’m not one to tamper with tradition too much when it comes to holiday foods. Stuffing still needs to be made with white bread/stuffing mix, mashed potatoes still need butter and maybe even cream cheese and sour cream, and pumpkin pie needs a pastry crust. But with just a few minor tweaks, I’m able to keep all the traditional taste and save a few calories and fat grams. Simple substitutions. Great flavor. Comparisons: Stuffing: 75% less fat and 65 fewer calories Smashed Potatoes: 50% less fat ...
Steps – and Phone Calls – Make a Difference
When it comes to losing weight or eating more healthfully, every small step adds up to make a big difference. Persistence with small steps means you'll eventually reach your goal. The same analogy applies to membership campaigns for Public Radio, my second passion behind cooking/eating/baking/reading about food. Every phone call – or online pledge – no matter how small, does contribute to the overall financial goal for the Spring Pledge Drive. Like the one going on at WJCT in ...