May
26
How do you know that you’re really, really, hungry or reaching out for food–like these amazing looking cupcakes–out of boredom, anxiety, frustration, for pleasure, or any other psychological emotion?
Try the apple–sometimes called the carrot–test.
Registered Dietitian Lisa Raum, owner of R.D. to GO, LLC in Virginia, explains the test. “If it were an apple, you’d eat [...]
Nov
1
How to Use Pumpkin Butter
November 1, 2010 | 3 Comments
The first time I heard of pumpkin butter was Estela’s (from the Weekly Bite) cream cheese and pumpkin butter sammie she made for her daughter. Few days later, my friends and I took the kids to a local farm fall festival and they were selling it in their market. Along with the pumpkin and squashes, [...]
Oct
27
Pumpkin, Oat, and Chocolate Chip Muffins
October 27, 2010 | 2 Comments
As surprising as it may seem to you, this is the first time I bake with pumpkin. This recipe is interesting and different than your usual muffins. It’s very moist and pumpkin-y, so if you’re not a big fan of pumpkins, you may not like it. I didn’t use any oil, and the moisture was [...]
Sep
8
Recipe: Creme Fraiche–French Fermented Cheese
September 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
I found about this cheese by chance after watching Ina Garten at the Food Network make raspberry sauce and drizzle it on top fruits and fromage blanc (another French cheese). I wasn’t able to find the latter in the grocery store–even in the fancy cheese section they have–and was told to use creme fraiche instead.
While [...]
Aug
13
Trendy Desserts…The Perspective of a Dietitian
August 13, 2010 | 5 Comments
Fancy Cupcakes
Cupcakes are THE cakes for their birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, and weddings. Cinnabon has even started selling cupcakes! Trendy and fun. But, are fancy store-bought cupcakes worth your money?
I’m not a dessert-hater, but unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket, $29 to $39 a dozen is a lot. A box [...]
Jul
31
Delish Simple Anniversary Meal and Dessert for Two
July 31, 2010 | 6 Comments
Thursday was our 7th wedding anniversary! Wow… time flies! With a baby asleep at home–my friend will babysit over the weekend so we can go out–I figured I won’t let the night pass without a nice meal for two! We put our son early to sleep and were ready to indulge in quiet, mess-free, no-food-on-the [...]
Jun
16
Anise Tea Cookies
June 16, 2010 | 5 Comments
Today’s post is about tea cookies or biscotti made with anise seeds. I like to have something with my tea or coffee. And while I try not to make it a habit to eat when I feel like a warm drink, it’s nice to have something in my pantry for those moments.
Half the wheat amount [...]
Jun
7
Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Cake Truffles
June 7, 2010 | 7 Comments
I know this website is about healthy eating, but let’s face it, who never has dessert? No 0ne. I don’t believe in “diets” or deprivation. But I do believe that some foods are more nutritious that others. Well, this post is not about one of those nutritious foods.
It’s a recipe for junk food that is [...]
May
24
Recipe: Middle Eastern Date Rolls
May 24, 2010 | 5 Comments
I promised ethnic foods and here’s the first of many to come! My mom baked these the day before we arrived in Jordan. We love dates, especially my son. And I don’t mind–they are a super fruit.
This dough and date combo can be done many ways. Circles, layers, or rolls. These rolls are the perfect [...]
Apr
21
Product Reviews: Chocbite and Post’s New Cereal Just Bunches
April 21, 2010 | 1 Comment
My dear fried Rebecca from Chow and Chatter had a Chocbite chocolate giveaway. I had to go to Chocobite website, design my own chocolate, and write a comment about it. Being a chocolate lover, that was easy to do.
Chocbite is custom-made chocolate. You choose your own chocolate (black, dark, milk, or white) and toppings (savory, [...]
