in the April 2007 issue of Bay Area Parent
To comply with new wellness policies, many school districts now discourage sugary treats in the classrooms, even for birthday celebrations. Here are five creative alternatives for making your child’s day special at school. [more]
in the Spring 2007 issue of Every Season magazine
Original recipes for Double Grain Buttermilk Pancakes, Chicken Breasts on Jeweled Brown Rice, and Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Primavera. [more]
in the March/April 2007 issue of EatingWell
The first time I heard of wheat berries, I was flummoxed. After all, berries are supposed to be colorful and juicy, so a “wheat berry” seemed oxymoronic at best. (with original recipes for Wheat Berries, Cumin-Scented Wheat Berry Lentil Soup, Zesty Wheat Berry Black Bean Chili, Wheat Berry Salad with Red Fruit, and Creamy Wheat Berry Porridge) [more]
in the April 11, 2007 issue of Metro Silicon Valley
The first time I attended Rivers of Chocolate, an afternoon-long tasting orgy benefiting San Jose nonprofit EHC LifeBuilders, I chucked moderation straight out the window. What’s the point in smiling demurely and saying, “Oh, no thanks, I just couldn’t take another truffle,” when all the money goes to helping at-risk youth? The next morning, as my head pounded and I discovered a new roll of fat I swear hadn’t been there earlier, I took comfort in knowing that my unrestrained gluttony had actually been a noble act of sacrifice. It’s for charity so it’s OK that I inhaled my body weight in bonbons. [more]
in the April 11, 2007 issue of Metro Silicon Valley
FANCY SAUCES can make anything taste good, but when a simply prepared dish offers pitch-perfect flavors without gimmick or adornment, it can truly blow your mind. Such was the case with the sea bass during my recent visit to Sultana, a year-old Turkish restaurant on El Camino Real in Menlo Park. [more]