Flavor First

February 2015
Blood Oranges, so named for the crimson peel and flesh, originated in Southern Italy and the island of Malta, in the Mediterranean.

January 2015
Perhaps the longest lasting “trend” in recent years is the widely popular gluten-free craze. For many people who have a gluten intolerance, or celiac disease this is no craze – it’s a necessity.

December 2014
It's holiday time and if you're following a weight loss plan, there are three different approaches you can take for those festive mealtimes.

November 2014
A very big part of my job is listening to what people eat every day. For many of my clients, articulating their daily food intake is a real eye-opener because most of us don’t think too much about what we eat and especially not how much.

October 2014
Growing up in the Midwest, I was always intimidated by Thai food. The classic Thai flavoring ingredients...

September 2014
Have you ever been to Cuba? I haven’t – but I’m hoping to make the trip next spring. As is usual when I plan to visit a new destination, I do my research.

August 2014
It's officially summer and it's grilling season everywhere. I am a big fan of grilled food, not only because of the smoky layer of flavor it adds to anything cooked over a live fire...

July 2014
Summer is in full swing and, with it, warmer weather and longer days! One of my favorite things about this time of year is being able to cook - and eat - outside.

June 2014
While most of us enjoy salads year round, some of the combos we create seem, well, more summery! With an abundance of fresh vegetables popping up in our gardens and beyond, there’s no end to the combinations we can create.