Summer Linguine with Shrimp, Asparagus, & Lemon

STYLE IN THE KITCHEN: Here’s one of my favorite ‘go-to’ summertime recipes that incorporates the best the season has to offer. Makes 3-4 servings ½ box whole wheat linguine 3/4 lb peeled shrimp 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces zest of 1 lemon + juice of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp [...]

Coffee: Is Your Morning Cup Making You Fat?

You don’t have to convince me that nothing’s better than a hot cup of java to wake you up and get you moving in the morning.  For many of us, we couldn’t imagine a single day without a cup of coffee.  The trouble is, some, seemingly innocent coffee-based drink, can add up in fat and [...]

Gut Reaction: What is Instinctive Eating?

It’s funny how some topics of conversation just tend to repeat themselves like  a broken record with every person you come in contact with over a matter of days or weeks. On my radar of late, “instinctive eating”. What the hell is “instinctive eating” you might ask? I’ll tell you what it’s not – it’s [...]

The Slim Side of Sushi

Many of us ladies flock to the nearest sushi bar for a quick lunch with colleagues or for after work snack and a good conversation.  Sushi is mainly seafood, so it must be a great food to incorporate when you are trying to shed some pounds … right?

 The problem with sushi is that there [...]

14 Fancy Food Finds – Organic, Gluten Free, and more!

I recently had the pleasure of attending the 55th annual NASFT fancy food show in NYC.  Educating clients, including recommending products, is an important part of my job. My overall review of the fancy food show is AWESOME!  It is such a wonderful experience for anyone that enjoys good food.  That being said, I have decided to write about my favorite products [...]