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After returning from my Costco run this weekend, I realized I had to start thinking of creative ways to get rid of the 4 lbs. of plums I purchased (seemed like a good idea at the time). I could have made some type of plum sauce, but since it’s July 4th weekend, something just had […]
June 7, 2011
The USDA has recently released it’s new concept, the food plate, to replace the iconic food pyramid it introduced in 1992 (and modified in 2005). At its release, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack criticized the food pyramid for being “too complex to serve as a quick and easy guide for American families” – I completely agree, […]
May 29, 2011
I recently helped a friend pack up his apartment for a move and let him stay at my place because we had taken apart all of his furniture. The next morning his mother picked him up and bestowed upon me a giant bag of food and other items they wouldn’t be bringing to his new […]
March 6, 2011
In honor of what was apparently National Charlie Sheen Week, I decided to make a dish powerful enough to fuel an F-18, bro. The flavors, I might add, were a “winning” combination. Okay, I’m done. Ingredients: 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (the marinade can support another) 1/3 cup, plus 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons […]
February 26, 2011
Good morning! Here is this week’s selected health news (*spoiler* I hope you’re eating a big bowl of whole grains as you read this): More evidence for alcohol’s cardiovascular benefits: I had to start out with everyone’s favorite – alcohol. Once again, researchers have concluded that consumption of alcohol in moderation is associated with a […]
February 23, 2011
Who doesn’t love fresh pasta? Don’t be intimidated by the thought of making your own at home – it’s simple and requires nothing you don’t already have in the house. It can be done in about an hour, start to finish, and the result is well worth the effort. Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, […]
February 17, 2011
I had a bag of my favorite Trader Joe’s tortilla chips in the pantry, and a few perfectly ripe avocados. I also got out of class early yesterday. As far as I’m concerned, that’s the perfect storm for some homemade guacamole! To be honest, the recipe I originally came up with involved toasted walnuts, but […]
January 26, 2011
I decided to take a snow day because a couple of lectures on dermatology and arthritis simply weren’t worth the dangerous road conditions (don’t worry, I’ll be streaming them later). I rarely have time to cook anymore, so I took this opportunity to try a new pancake recipe. These turned out to be some of […]
January 9, 2011
One of my favorite things to do as the weekend draws to a close is make a stew or other hearty fare that will give me a few meals throughout the week. Since I’m still trying to make amends for my holiday indulgences, I decided to make something meat-free and full of ‘plants’ (a la […]
January 8, 2011
Slate Labs recently posted this interactive map detailing what are called “food deserts” (that’s one S, not two, fatty) – areas where people report both not having a vehicle and the nearest grocery store >1 mile away. The implication is that people in food deserts eat a majority of processed/prepared food from restaurants and convenience […]
Abnormal Facies 
July 4, 2011
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