How Sweet it is! The Real Scoop on Sugar.

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Who doesn’t love sweets? I often prefer fruit-based, home-made desserts occasionally over chocolate. Whenever I mention to people that I don’t crave chocolate and I could do without, I get a startled response. We all have our preferences and being … Continue reading

Smart Carbs for the Holidays

Carbs have gotten a bad wrap for years and so they should. But then again, do you know what are carbs?  When I ask students and patients the answer is usually, “pasta, breads, potatoes.”  Yes they are carbohydrates but did … Continue reading

Navigating the Carbohydrate Maze

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Which Carbohydrates do I choose?? Refined carbohydrate consumption has skyrocketed and saturated fat consumption has decreased, but Americans are still battling the bulge. If you are confused as to which carbohydrates are good for you (complex carbohydrates) and which are … Continue reading

Favorite Holiday Recipes

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      Best Ever Apple Pie (serves 6) This apple pie has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It will be the tallest apple pie you ever made. 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 … Continue reading

Fall Classes are here!!

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      Join me for a fantastic line up of fall classes… “Holiday Sidedishes from Farmer’s Market” at The Lavender Inn Sunday Nov. 13th, 12:00-3:30 p.m. Let’s tour farmer’s market together to see what mother earth has to offer this time … Continue reading

Hot Tamale Pie with Red Beans!

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Hot Tamale Pie with Red Beans (Serves 6-8) I have taken this to parties and potlucks and it’s everyone’s favorite – very visually attractive it is a sure hit! Don’t let the ingredient list stop you; this is well worth … Continue reading

Cozy Fall Comfort Foods…

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These three mouthwatering dishes are perfect for gatherings with friends and family, and are sure to be crowd pleasers.  See below for recipe details…. Sweet Potato Home Fries (Serves 2-3) Craving a bag of chips? Quick…make some home fries!  Certainly … Continue reading

Fall Harvest and the Three Sisters

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“Three Sisters” is the respectful name give by the Native Americans to their staple foods – the threesome of corn, beans and squash. These simple foods were in abundance at harvest time and were their staple food crops from the … Continue reading

Star Studded Cooking Class!

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Well our mother/son chef team’s first cooking class together was a big success!  Participants loved it and the dishes Aaron prepared.  Aaron, (Suzanne’s Son), who is a chef for the ‘A’ Hollywood movie stars, teamed up to do a Vegetarian … Continue reading

Choosing the Right Knife & How to Use It!

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Using the right knife can be all important, in this tutorial, I will show you what to look for in a good knife and how to use a knife like a professional chef. To view all of my cooking tutorials, … Continue reading