With Memorial Day next weekend, for many, the idea of baring all and wearing a bathing suit can seem daunting at best. In fact, the weather in the northeast has been so mercurial these past few weeks, I have still been layering in sweaters and jackets. So, how can you expedite your countdown to summer and right yourself onto a healthy food journey that will yield results sooner rather than later? Pangea Nutrition has designed a science-based meal planning delivery service designed to help busy Americans incorporate the eating habits … [Read more...]
Blueberry Banana Flaxseed Smoothie
May 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The arrival of spring brings warmer weather, more sunshine and blueberry season! Blueberries are one of America’s super foods because they are low in calories but contain vitamins C and E, help regulate the digestive system and activate fat-burning genes along with many other health benefits. With temperatures reaching the 80's this past weekend, a refreshing blueberry, banana, honey smoothie with flax seed was the ideal drink. And, based on its review from my child critics, this could be a welcomed addition to our breakfast … [Read more...]
Quinoa Sliders
April 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Once again, I find myself in the dreaded chicken-and-pasta dinner rut! Unfortunately this happens too many times to count. This entrée, for Quinoa Sliders, is a welcomed diversion to our pedestrian meat choices; it combines an interesting medley of southwestern textures and flavors (black beans, whole kernel corn, garlic, cilantro, chipotle). Luckily I know my kids already LOVE quinoa and corn and beans so, it's highly probable that this meal wouldn’t disappoint. And, it is super easy to make. We love our Quinoa. And why shouldn't … [Read more...]
Passover: Haroseth with Pear and Figs
April 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
I love this Haroseth recipe featured in the New York Time a few years ago. I make it every year for Passover. For those unfamiliar, Haroseth is a chopped nut and fruit mixture served during the Passover Seder. It's usually eaten between two pieces of matzoh, to represent the mortar used by Jews in building palaces and pyramids of Egypt during their slavery. Like the other Passover recipes I've made this weekend (Chocolate Covered Matzoh, Matzoh Kugel) I cannot figure out why I eat this amazingly flavorful fruit dish only two days out of … [Read more...]
