Eating locally is very fashionable these days, but do you know what it even means? Here are five things to know about local food. This post was written as part of my ongoing sponsored partnership with the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. All opinions expressed are my own. “Farm-to-table restaurants.” “Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.” “Eat local.” These are some of the…
Turn your kids into gourmet foodies by feeding them wholesome, nutritious and delicious food from the start. Learn how to do it with the help of Sonali Ruder’s latest book Natural Baby Food. I received a free copy of Natural Baby Food, but was not compensated for this post. This post contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure. Have you met…
Savor the flavors of spring and summer with this Mushroom Asparagus Pesto Frittata. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a relaxing weekend brunch. Pin the Recipe Asparagus season is pretty much over, but you may still find a few good bunches of spears in the supermarket. If you do, I have a great weeknight or weekend brunch recipe for…
What’s been happening lately at Small Bites by Jessica, lots of link love and this week’s Menu Plan Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had a lovely week away in Nantucket and now it’s time to get back to the grind! The girls started camp today and they couldn’t have been more excited. I’m excited for them too, but feeling a…
What I’ve been up to, getting ready for Memorial Day Weekend, and this week’s Link Love and Menu Plan Monday! Menu Plan Monday and Link Love are back! Apologies for not posting last week, but keep in mind that if you ever need meal planning ideas you can always head over to my Meal Planning Pinterest board for a collection of…
Nutty farro, crunchy radishes, and sweet peas are tossed together in a tart lemon mint dressing in this bright Spring Pea and Radish Farro Salad! This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Pass the Peas Do you like peas? When I was a kid, peas and carrots was one of my favorite side dishes. Actually it…
These delicious and healthy homemade picnic recipes are perfect for enjoying the beautiful days of spring and summer outdoors with your family! Pin this Post There is nothing more enjoyable on a pretty day than enjoying a meal outside with somebody you love. It’s one of my very favorite things to do, whether my husband and I are outside grilling, I…
Meaty mushrooms and sweet leeks are a classic combination that pair beautifully in this easy and nutritious Baked Mushroom Leek Frittata that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next weekend brunch. Pin this Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article, “Mushrooms,” and developing the recipe found in the April 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for…
This week’s Passover menu, recent media mentions, and Link Love! Hope everyone had a great weekend! We enjoyed our first couple of nights of Passover with family and friends. It was really fun watching the kids participate at the formal Passover meals because we sing a lot of songs and they got to show off everything they’ve learned in school….
Grilled avocados are stuffed with a light and fresh mixture of corn, black beans, and tomatoes in this elegant yet simple appetizer, side dish, or vegan entrée. I am so happy that grilling season is here! It took quite some time for spring to join us here in New York, but the season has arrived and with it all the…
How menu planning helps me avoid food waste, plus this week’s Link Love and Menu Plan Monday. One of the food and nutrition trends that’s very apparent this year is a focus on food waste (here are some of the other 2016 food trends I wrote about). I’ve read a bunch of articles and blog posts on the topic and have been trying…
