We’ve been experiencing a heat wave here in NY! Saturday and Sunday were beautiful days in the 80s, which is lovely and unexpected for this time of year. But thanks to the change of weather, I have a dang cold 😥 . Don’t you just hate that?! We went out for Greek food last night and I could barely taste my…
Celebrate the flavor, versatility, and nutritional benefits of honey during National Honey Month! Ever since I was a little girl, the start of fall makes me think of honey. Growing up in a Jewish home and raising my children in one now, we celebrate honey for weeks between September and October as we dip apples in honey on Rosh Hashana…
Cooking with dried fruits and vegetables is a nutritious and delicious way to add flavor to your meals all year round. Here are some of my favorite recipes using sun-dried tomatoes, raisins, dried cranberries, and dried apricots. I wish I had my act together for this month’s Recipe ReDux, but between the start of school, hiring a new caregiver for…
Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time for apple picking, tailgating parties (check out some of my tailgating tips on my client’s blog), and pumpkin everything (check out how many pumpkin recipes there are on Healthy Aperture!). In my house, it also means it’s time for the Jewish holidays we celebrate every fall, starting with Rosh Hashana, the Jewish…
This past weekend, I ate a lot of Nutritioulicious food, made some new friends, and was motivated and inspired by some of the most well-known registered dietitian nutritionists and food bloggers in my field. I spent the weekend in Vermont at the first annual Blog Brûlée. I knew going into it that I would have an amazing time, but the weekend…
Post written by Tiana Yom, MPH, CHES In recent years, the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fruits and vegetables — including spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce. As fresh produce can be contaminated in various ways, the FDA recommends to choose produce that isn’t bruised or damaged, and make sure that pre-cut items — such as…
I don’t know about you, but I feel fall in the air, which is making me want warming food like soups, stews, and roasted vegetables. This week’s menu is inspired by the summer tomatoes left on my kitchen counter and the chilly temps outside. What are you inspired to cook this week? Week of September 8, 2014 Monday: Panko…
Disclosure: My attendance at the Blog Brûlée is partially sponsored. I have received a registration discount for my attendance in exchange for writing this pre-event post. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am for the weekend of September 12-14! Ok, I’m a little nervous to be leaving the girls home alone with their daddy for the weekend, but I…
Labor Day has come and gone, the summer is unofficially over, and most kids around here are heading back to school this week and next. If you’ve been to the supermarket recently, you may have noticed that despite the humid temps, the produce pickings are changing and your summer favorites are more expensive and less available than just a few…
Summer is winding down but don’t fret! Labor Day weekend fun is right around the corner! To help best prepare and celebrate Labor Day weekend, here are 5 easy meals for small and large groups! Post written by Tiana Yom, MPH, CHES Here are my top 5 quick and simple summer foods, perfect for Labor Day! Smoothies. Put your creativity to the test!…
We still have another couple of weeks before school starts in our neighborhood, but with Labor Day weekend coming up and most children already back to school this week, summer is pretty much at its end. Before you pack the school lunch boxes with the same old sandwich, check out my protein-packed Veggie & Bean Quinoa Bites, this month’s Recipe ReDux….
