Chocolate: One of the Essential Food Groups – Part II
It seems like our very first post was ages and ages ago. Remember that one? It was about chocolate, one of the essential food groups. If you missed it, go back and read it for the nutrition info and...
View ArticleMillions of Peaches!
Well, hundreds at least! Peaches are one of our very favorite things about summer. Besides being sweet, juicy and all-around delicious, they’re also very good for you. Peaches are low in calories and...
View ArticleDon’t Bother Us, We’re Crabby!
If you’ve been to Maryland – the home state of both Samantha and Stacey – you know that is a favorite phrase of the locals. Another local favorite? Blue crabs steamed and smothered in Old Bay...
View ArticleGet the Most Out of Your Gourd
Today’s blog post is an exercise in using every last bit of the food we have and making it into something delicious. At a recent orchard visit, we received a free 4-pound pumpkin. The small pumpkin,...
View ArticleWhat About Lent?
Yesterday, Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. While Lent is a Christian observance, the lessons of the holiday apply to aspects of everyone’s life. Much of the meaning of the Lenten season is...
View ArticleMyth or Truth: Gluten-free diets…a “sticky” subject.
Visiting with Chef Bryan at Potenza got us thinking more about gluten-free products, but also about the misunderstandings related to gluten – what is it, who needs to avoid it, and why? We also stay...
View ArticleSetting the Tone – Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!
By: Samantha Lewandowski, RD A commercial for a popular cereal bar spurred my thoughts towards breakfast, the most important meal of the day, and why it is so named. No offense to this popular and...
View ArticleEat Well, Be Well in the New Year
What are you looking forward to in 2011? Do you set goals for yourself personally and/or professionally at the beginning of the year? We find that writing down our goals helps to make them less like...
View ArticleCelebrate “Chocolate Lover’s Day” with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants on Feb. 17!
Why celebrate chocolate just on February 14 when you could celebrate it all month long? Chefs at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants across the country are making much ado about chocolate throughout...
View ArticleBreakfast Showdown: Kashi Go Lean vs. The Egg
This is the tale of two breakfast staples and two conscious eaters on a perpetual quest to enjoy a satisfying morning meal. Round 1: This conversation all started with those Go Lean commercials...
View ArticleHealthier Potato Chips – Hey, Why Are You Laughing?
Just when you thought the term “healthier potato chips” was as improbable as “earn six figures working in your pajamas licking envelopes,” Every Food Fits steps in with some good news. Great news,...
View ArticleHey, Baby! This Food is for You!
Easy, economical, and fun – what more can you ask for in a cooking experience? Creating baby’s first foods at home is not a new idea, but seems to have gained popularity as Americans continue to seek...
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