In case it slipped by you, here’s an FYI: the first week of March was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Week! One of the world’s most cherished desserts, the beloved chocolate chip cookie has become almost as American as the proverbial apple pie. In 1930, Ruth Wakefield, known as the “inventor of the chocolate chip cookie,” created this delightful… Read more…

After you’ve prepared large quantities of food for holiday celebrations, and the family can’t look at the same main course again, it’s time to get creative with your leftovers! Here are some tasty recipes for the nights (or afternoons, or mornings!) after the big celebration.

Easy Turkey Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 – 3 tablespoons olive

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There’s no denying that the holiday season can easily derail any healthy eating plan. Between office Christmas parties, cookie swaps, and all those mail order gifts of sausages, chocolates, and cheeses, eating well seems about as impossible as Santa visiting every home on Christmas Eve.

Choosing not to indulge in sweet holiday treats just fuels the fire for an unhealthy… Read more…

Probably one of the greatest blessings of living is feeling alive! Nothing replaces having the energy and the peace to do the things you want with the people you love. Your body was created like a highly complex machine, but it can only operate properly if given the right kind of fuel. So, what is the right kind of fuel?… Read more…

As the thermostat rises, so does the peak of many seasonal foods. Caitlin Maher, Nutrition Educator and Student, says that “this is the prime season for some of the most common fruits and vegetables.” Her advice to women looking to stay healthy while still enjoying delicious food this summer is to “hit up your local market, grab a basket, and… Read more…