Move over Giada, Martha, Ina, Chole, or Bobby…… Before any of us knew about COVID-19 or social distancing, I was having my last restaurant meal chowing down on Chanterelle mushroom tacos at my new local hot spot. Three days later, I was hoarding foods with … Read more

Recently, I asked the ladies in my Take Charge of Your Food Journey group how they nourish and optimize their brains. I offered these 9 things to do to protect your brain, decrease your waistline, and move you closer to check things off on your … Read more

You know how I’m always encouraging you to get up and move. I’m always talking about things you can do for your brain. Like meditating, getting enough shut-eye, and minimizing your stress. And of course, being your fearless leader in all things culinary. I continue … Read more

In certain circles, I’m known for being flawless in my food choices, so much that I’m exalted to food saint. But really I’m just like you. I can’t believe I ate that. But I did. I eat the wrong foods at the wrong time. I … Read more

Remember those awkward parent gatherings when your kids were in elementary school? I was making small talk with the father of a girl who was in class with my son. We were carrying on in small talk, the usual what do you do etc. Usually, … Read more

Do you remember the first day of your period? I was wearing a red and blue striped, two-piece bikini. I’d just finished 6th grade and summer was in full swing. When I went home to tell my mother, she responded later on that sweltering afternoon … Read more

What would your last meal on Earth be? Mine would be my grandmother’s signature recipe. She made her Chess Pie in small tin baking pans with three ingredients: eggs, butter, and sugar. I would stand by the oven, making sure I was close enough to … Read more

Everyone I meet either has an opinion about soy or feels confused by it. You’re probably thinking, “You ate raw TEMPEH? Isn’t that SOY?! Isn’t soy BAD for you?!” or “Oh gawd I hate tofu, isn’t it just a fad?” or you might be wondering … Read more

There’s something you keep doing that keeps you feeling crappy. Maybe you make the mistake of buying ice cream at the grocery store, and you indulge a little too much when you get the late night munchies. Maybe you struggle with portion sizes and can … Read more

I’ve noticed a trend in women lately. It’s almost as if our stomachs are revolting against us. We’re bloating and crampy. We’re low-energy, dealing with lousy moods and rough journeys in and out of menopause. We don’t get enough sleep. Half the time we don’t … Read more