It’s that time again in Vermont where sweet corn fields finally blaze into their glory as summer starts to fade. A beautiful time of the year, although bittersweet for those of us who live here because we know we’re saying goodbye to this all-too-short season. Maybe that’s one reason why the corn makes this time of year so much, um, […] read more »
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Healthy Cooking Thursday: Pumpkin Palooza
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the availability of pumpkins. I can't wait to carve them or cook them. Each year I bake, puree, and freeze pumpkin in half- cup portions (in muffin tins) to be used in future recipes. Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene and, let's face it, just plain delicious. Healthy eating involves both […] read more »
Healthy Cooking Thursday: Chicken Hints
One of the most frequent questions I field here at our healthy weight loss program is, "Why is your chicken so moist and delicious and when I cook chicken, it, well, isn't?" It is a loaded question, really. There are several factors that might contribute to this issue. If you start with a quality ingredient, your end result will be of greater […] read more »



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