Monthly Archives: February 2012

Soapy Milk and Toxic Apples

Soapy Milk, Toxic Apples:  India’s Sour Food Safety Record This article really caught my attention.  Party because I’ve always wanted to travel to India but mostly because it has to do with my favorite subject:  food.  It’s not a pleasant … Continue reading

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Not a Roach Coach

Ice skating in the downtown Providence rink on Sunday, something caught my attention.  I couldn’t help but notice a large gathering of people around what looked to be some kind of food truck.  It was up in the direction towards … Continue reading

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You Might Need Some Gilad

“Don’t wait for inspiration; take action and inspiration will follow” ~ heard from Gilad Uggg.  Waking up to this snow and grayness has made me feel blah and unmotivated all day.  At times like this, I need to accomplish something, … Continue reading

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PB&J Kale Chips

I’ve made peanut-butter and jelly collard green wraps before and I actually really liked the combo of the creamy peanut butter, sweet jelly, and crunchy collard leaf so I thought…why not coat some kale and bake it?  Yum!  The results= … Continue reading

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Newsflash: There are NO BAD FRUITS OR VEGETABLES!

While “running” on the elliptical machine at the gym yesterday morning I noticed that a segment on the Rhode Show was coming on about fitness so I plugged in my earphones to tune in.  I was just in time to … Continue reading

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Upcoming Blog Changes

Originally I began my blog as a piece to my website for my business RI Nutrition Housecalls. Well things have been changing and change is a good thing.  I no longer offer Nutrition Housecalls (but I have office hours elsewhere!) … Continue reading

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If You Get Down to the Florida Keys….

…and I sure hope you do, I can offer you some advice on where to stay and what to eat! We just got back from a little revitalizing mid-winter get-away at the relaxing vegan bed and breakfast in Big Pine … Continue reading

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Spicy Spinach Hummus

This is a slightly different version of my Hummus in a Hurry for when you want to get your greens on.  The addition of cayenne and garlic make it nice for warming you up on these chilly winter days.  Bonus:  … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day

This post is about chocolate! I LOVE chocolate.  I eat it regularly, probably too regularly.  I do this because it makes me happy plus I believe that it’s good for me.  You have  most likely heard of many of the … Continue reading

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Brownie Bites with Cocoa-Coconut Cream Frosting

Just in time to make for a chocolatey Valentine’s Day.  Pictured above, the brownies are formed into bite-sized cookies with a dollop of frosting and a few cocoa nibs.  As seen below, the brownie is shaped into an individual square … Continue reading

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