Since converting to full-time at my job, I've become much more appreciative of the Portable Meal, and salads like this one that can be served at room temperature are awesome for taking to go. This rice salad features black rice, a slightly sweet and nutty variety with a chewy, creamy texture, and the bright vegetables look stunning against the dark color. Serve as a side o[...]
The world of gut health and probiotics has been exploding recently with new and exciting information. We know that probiotics may help increase nutrient absorption and promote good immune health by increasing antibodies, but newer research is showing a possibility of more impressive effects: a connection between the gut and the brain. Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, On[...]
One summer in college, I decided to try to master the whole wheat loaf of bread. Those of you with baking experience know what a pain whole wheat flour can be to work with, and there I was, having baked very few loaves of bread in my life, determined to figure out the secret to beautifully risen, free-form artisan boules without white flour. I tried many, many recipes many, man[...]
The food philosophy that I try to promote has been hugely influenced by my latest job at an eating disorder treatment center. I've seen the damage that rigid food rules can do. I've eaten meals with patients while they cry onto the plate of pasta they're terrified to eat. I've heard individuals describe the overwhelming guilt they feel after every bite and their[...]
Calling all working professionals, busy moms, and people who don't want to spend all evening making dinner: these shrimp packets are an incredibly delicious and quick weeknight meal. They take no time to assemble, they cook in just 10 minutes, and you can eat them straight from the foil (no dirty plates to wash, ya'll!). If couscous isn't your thing, quinoa or rice would work e[...]