Recipe: Creamy Potato Soup–Fusion Style

The blustery, chilly days of March have me thinking about hearty potato dishes, especially this “fusion style” potato soup. I was skeptical of it at first, since it included Indian spices (coriander and turmeric) along with western herbs (rosemary and thyme,) and then Asian-y coconut milk. Could that much fusion really work? It did for … Read more

A Quick “Green” Hack

Don’t get me wrong. I love winter’s root vegetables, cabbages and squashes. But being pretty sturdy vegetables, they need to be cooked quite a while which can leave them rather . . . pale looking. So here’s a quick hack that solved the problem. Before: Here’s my dish of red cabbage, rutabagas, potatoes and parsnips. … Read more

Watch Out for Bad Information

Influencers are everywhere these days, including the healthy eating area. While many provide helpful information, a recent investigative article in The Washington Post found that: “The food, beverage and dietary supplement industries are paying dozens of registered dietitians that collectively have millions of social media followers to help sell products and deliver industry-friendly messages on … Read more