Pairing Festive Cookies with Holiday Tunes If the right music seems to make dinner parties more enjoyable and the food taste better, wouldn't this also work with holiday cookies? Hmm. I started to wonder....what holiday song would go best with my Brownie Toffee Cookies filled with three kinds of chocolate? Which zesty song would highlight my Lemon Almond Crescents? What classic tune would bring comfort and happiness while savoring three of my Triple Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies? The Music ...
Nine Necessities in This Dietitian’s Pantry
Of course you’ll find the usual suspects in my pantry – foods you’d expect ANY dietitian to keep on hand. Like canned fruits, vegetables, beans, tuna, salmon, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain cereal. But are you ready for some eye-opening revelations? Because certain foods are a pantry necessity in my balanced book of eating and enjoyment. They must always be on-hand for fast, easy and healthy meals and snacks. Sloppy Joe Sauce. What could be faster than opening a can of sloppy joe ...
Kid Friendly Treats & Desserts
I'm headed to the Indiana State Fair for the first of five cooking demonstrations. Today's topic: The Dietitian Does Dessert and Kid-Friendly Treats. I'll be showcasing four of my favorites. Several of these, like the clusters, trail mix and dip, are super easy and the kids can make themselves or help you. Get them involved....and they'll be more inclined to enjoy these nutrient-rich treats! Decadent Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters 1 bag (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips 1½ cups dried ...
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 ...
Blondies with Double Chips & Walnuts
Here’s my idea of pure and simple decadence for that daily treat…..Blondies made with 75% whole wheat flour and extra walnuts - these two ingredients are the nutrient-rich boost, with the flour providing whole-grain nutrients and fiber, and the walnuts a hefty dose of omega-3's. And if you have a chocolate craving, these Blondies fit the bill, since there is an (over)abundance of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Yes, these Blondies have calories, fat and saturated fat, but they are a ...