Published: Sunday, 12 July 2009
As the temperature rises, the desire to turn on the oven or the stove to cook a meal dips. No one wants to increase the indoor temperature by 10 degrees unless it’s for a good cause, like a sinful chocolate dessert, right? That’s when we turn to outdoor cooking alternatives, namely the charcoal or gas grill (or hibachi if you are an urban apartment dweller).
Published: Sunday, 5 July 2009
I recently had the pleasure of attending a special event featuring Alice Waters and her Berkeley-based project, The Edible Schoolyard. I have to say that I came away inspired, as she talked about the project, the children, the community involvement, and her love of food.
Published: Thursday, 9 July 2009
Rashes, asthma, gastrointestinal discomfort, migraines, anaphylactic shock—whatever the resulting symptom, food sensitivities take their toll on your body and your patience. Whether in the form of an actual allergy or an intolerance due to disease or illness, a significant portion of the world population is affected and must monitor their diet—some with just a watchful eye, others will full-blown vigilance.
Published: Sunday, 21 June 2009
Another Hallmark holiday is upon us, celebrating fatherhood across the land. Bad ties, ill-fitting shirts, and millions of golf balls will be given this year in homage to our collective patriarchs. Not that I am advocating against the holiday, or any reason to celebrate for that matter. But I do tend to rebel against the commercialism of it all. But rather than rant and rave, I would like to suggest some alternate celebratory offerings—something a bit healthier.
Published: Monday, 15 June 2009
Earlier this year I wrote about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), which provides fresh farm-to-table produce. CSA is a model of cooperation that benefits farmers and local citizens. Local farmers, who might have a difficult time selling crops by themselves, band together in a service that provides weekly boxes of their produce to the community.
Published: Sunday, 7 June 2009
The first six months of a child’s life is a relatively easy one when it comes to nourishment. There are no spoons, no bowls, no splatter of carrots on the dining room walls or trail of Cheerios all through the house. The only thing you need is breast and/or bottle. But the time will come when you need to think about solid food and how to go about it.
Published: Saturday, 30 May 2009
Growing up, one of my favorite sounds was the ice cream truck that trolled the neighborhood, causing all the kids to beg their parents for an ice-cold treat. It is much rarer these days to see an ice cream truck in our neighborhood, which is kind of sad. That means that it is up to parents to keep the freezer stocked with popsicles and frozen fruit bars to cool off the kids. But not all frozen treats are healthy, and while it is okay for the occasional Otter Pop (basically sugar, water, flavor), those empty calories can add up in a hurry, both at the waistline and at the dentist.
Published: Saturday, 23 May 2009
Supermarket News recently reported, to no surprise, that the economy has impacted people's grocery habits, with 58 percent of the population eating out less and 47 percent preparing more meals at home from scratch. This means that budget must be a consideration when choosing healthy foods.
Published: Sunday, 17 May 2009
My husband once pondered the question of whether I would choose chocolate or strawberries if I had to be stuck on a deserted island with only one food choice. These are my two favorite foods, so I say, "Chocolate-covered strawberries would be my food choice!"
Published: Saturday, 9 May 2009
Frozen yogurt, also known as froyo, first caught my attention in the late ’70s and became the hot new food trend. It fell out of favor as the next fad came along—probably that wonderfully decadent gelato—but it has seen a resurgence since the turn of this century. The soft-serve creamy dessert was originally considered healthier than ice cream and usually served with fresh fruit. But given the craze of any food item, someone will find a way to bend the rules, change the flavor, make it their own, oftentimes to the detriment of those who enjoy it.
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