Balanced party planning. Or I could call this post “How a Food-Loving, Practical Dietitian Plans a Party.” Jeff and I are having friends over next weekend for dinner. I have created a fabulous Guinness and Irish-Inspired Menu. I absolutely love entertaining. The funny thing about entertaining, though, is I love the pre-planning creative process just as much as the cooking, baking and socializing. Creativity is part of what keeps me vibrant, along with spending time with close ...
Grain Goodness: From Barley to Brown Rice
The fruits and vegetables of fall - cranberries, apples, pears, sweet potatoes and winter squash - pair beautifully with all types of grains. Barley is filled with heart-health promoting soluble fiber and when combined with cranberries, raisins and pecans gives you all kinds of health-boosting nutrients. Try my "Curried Barley with Cranberries, Raisins and Pecans." Or maybe you'd enjoy my "Brown Rice with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola." It's a gluten-free grain, those pears are filled with ...