Are you thinking about trying to cut back on the amount of salt you use? Most people report that they don’t add salt to food very often, yet our sodium intake is probably much higher than we believe it to be. Aside from the times we might cater to cravings for chips or salted nuts, we might not believe we […] read more »
In the midst of yesterday’s holiday of feasting, one thing was for certain: there would be an aftermath. And in this case, we’re not referring to the morning-after negative self-talk that may occur following “too much” enjoying. We’re talking about leftovers that need to be used ASAP. If you want some creative ideas for leftovers other than your favorite turkey sandwich (and […] read more »
Today’s post is a Green Mountain oldie, but goodie, for our Martha Stewarts out there. It was originally published last summer by our chef. Sometimes, no matter how conscientiously you pick out your produce, you end up with something that just isn’t delicious. Twice this summer, I have carefully selected melons which were unblemished, seemed heavy and hollow, and […] read more »
With our new culinary team in place at Green Mountain at Fox Run, we’ve been getting lots of request for recipes. Although we are moving out of the time of year for soup recipes, since yesterday marked the beginning of spring, we’ve had so many request for this recipe, I had to post it. So as a final goodbye to […] read more »
I love smoked paprika. It can turn the blandest dish into something really special. According to Deanna Seagrave-Daly, the talented RD (registered dietitian) who developed the following recipe, smoked paprika comes as dulce (mild and sweet), agridulce (medium spicy), and picante (spicy hot). She recommends substituting it in recipes that call for red pepper flakes for a new and interesting […] read more »
It’s fall and that means warm, yummy food gracing the table in my home. Comfort food is another term for it. As the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing like comfort food to help us make the transition into winter. Yes, that sounds a little like emotional eating. But hey, emotional eating is part of normal eating, and it can be […] read more »
Continuing our theme of featuring yummy recipes from around the web, today we bring you another seasonal delight. While we can pretty much get watermelon any time of year now, what makes this time of year special is that we can get it locally grown. And while locally-grown watermelon in these parts isn’t generally seedless, it sure is tasty. Combine […] read more »
Sometimes, no matter how conscientiously you pick out your produce, you end up with something that just isn’t delicious. Twice this summer, I have carefully selected melons which were unblemished, seemed heavy and hollow, and then cut them open only to find they were just icky. The watermelon had a rubbery texture; the canteloupe was downright crunchy and odd. The […] read more »
Cruciferous vegetables are reaaaaaalllly good for you. Most experts reccommend eating at least one serving of cruciferous veg per day, which is the minimum we serve at our healthy weight loss spa. They are lauded for cancer-fighting properties as well as awesome vitamins and minerals like C, A, and even calcium. So what is a cruciferous veggie, you ask? Anything […] read more »
As summertime arrives, the fruit selection in markets is improving. There’s a lot of inspiration for delicious treats in the produce section, but sometimes even a great variety of sweet fruit just isn’t enough for a meal-ending indulgence. However, there are a lot of quick and easy ways to enhance your fruit enjoyment. Here are a few tips from our […] read more »
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