Jun

23

10 Ways to Use Olive Oil

June 23, 2010 | 12 Comments

A healthy oil basic to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. I tried to remember all the different ways to use it–and many thanks to Nicole and Georgie who commented on Monday ahead about how they use olive oil.
Here are my top 10 ways. No wonder my kitchen never runs out of olive oil!

To dip your [...]

Jan

21

I Spy: A Healthy Plate

January 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment

How often do you think of, or plan ahead, what’s in your plate?
Many people have sincere intentions to eating healthy. However, distorted portions, disproportionate meals, hidden fats and calories, lack of time, and lack of availability of healthy options can jeopardize these intentions.
That’s why planning ahead and thinking of what’s in your plate are necessary [...]

Jan

11

Thai Curry with Young Coconut Recipe

January 11, 2010 | 4 Comments

I love Thai food! Making it at home, fully aware of the amount of coconut milk and fat that goes in it, is a different story.
I’ve made this Thai chicken curry recipe several times. It calls for 2 cans of coconut milk. One can has 70 grams of fat and 50 grams of saturated fat, [...]

Jan

4

Trans Fat Ban in California

January 4, 2010 | 7 Comments

As of January 1, 2010, restaurants in California won’t be able to use oils, shortenings, and margarine’s with more than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. In 2011, the law will apply to baked goods. New York City passed similar laws before.
First I want to make a point clear. The law bans products with [...]