The holiday season is a time for cheer, togetherness, and, of course, food. In many cultures, meals take center stage during celebrations. Take Thanksgiving or Christmas, for example, a time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying a delicious feast.   Celebrating the holidays as an intuitive eater can be challenging, especially with so many…

Enjoying leftovers after Thanksgiving is a true pleasure. Once the holiday hustle and bustle settle, you have the chance to turn the extra turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce into a whole new feast.   After the guests leave and the table is cleared, the focus shifts to safely storing the leftovers. It’s not just about…

There are many things to look forward to during the holidays, from gifts to time with family and friends, and all the food! Who doesn’t love a big holiday feast?! Whether you are celebrating Hannukah, or Christmas, food and cooking will surely be a big part of your celebrations.   One of the most dreaded…

Did you know that over 700 million pounds of turkey are eaten on Thanksgiving? That is a whole lot of turkey. While turkey is the star of most Thanksgiving dinners, there are of course all the wonderful side dishes including mashed potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce – the list can go on and on. There is…

Did you know that over 45 million people a year get sick from foodborne illness? With all the stress that comes with the holiday season, especially in today’s time, don’t let preventable illness ruin your merriment. Practicing basic food safety can help prevent the spread of foodborne illness, keeping your family safe throughout the holidays….

Can you believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone so quickly? If you are like me, I still cooked up a storm even though it was just me, my husband and one of my daughters.   What about you? Do you have a frig full of leftovers that you don’t know what to do with?…

Did you know that fruitcake has been considered a favorite holiday treat since the 16th century?   Fruitcake was made popular in England; the royals served it at their weddings! Celebrate this classic dessert on December 27th for National Fruitcake Day.   There is no wrong way to make a fruitcake; traditional fruitcake is a…

Did you know that Americans throw away approximately 290 million dollars’ worth of food on Thanksgiving? That is a lot of wasted money, especially when much of that thrown out food can be saved and stored for leftovers. This can be especially true when it comes to Thanksgiving, which is why it is so important…

Did you know that turkey wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving? However, early celebrators did have cranberry and pumpkin on the menu!   While everyone celebrates this holiday a little differently, the one thing everyone has in common is that there is always something delicious on the table.  As you gather with friends and family…

Thanksgiving was yesterday and you enjoyed the yummy food you prepared for your guests. But you are now left with a ton of leftovers. How long will the food sit in your fridge before it ends up in the trash. Here, in America, approximately 40% of food will wind up in a landfill.   While…

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but you are probably still full from the endless supply of food that was dished out during dinner. Hopefully you have the day off and can relish this feeling, and catch up on some much-needed rest! You may also be thinking to yourself, “What do I do with all these…

Memorial Day is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s known for great weather, reconnecting with family and friends and the unofficial start of summer! You may be running from BBQ to BBQ or you might be hosting your own this year. Either way, you are sure to be surrounded by more food…

I love Thanksgiving. Don’t you? Hopefully your Thanksgiving was filled with family, friends and delicious food!   Now that the turkey’s finished and the guests are gone, what do you do with the leftover potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing? There are so many creative ways to reuse your leftovers to make new and tasty dishes that…

Did you know that about 40% of the United States food supply goes uneaten?   This equals out to ~1,500 calories/person/day.  Discarded food in homes and foodservice accounts for 60% of this total food loss, and is avoidable!   Well good thing tomorrow, November 15th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! It may not sound…

When you are eating, do you pay attention to how satisfied you are getting? Or, do you eat until all the food on the plate is gone?   I ask you these questions because as a chronic dieter, you more than likely have become a member (or hopefully an ex-member) of the “clean the plate”…

After a great holiday meal, deciding what to do with a table full of leftovers may be the least of your concerns. While it’s a pity to waste good food, it is unsafe to let leftovers linger. Any food left out for more than two hours is susceptible to harmful bacterial growth and should be…

Instead of getting rid of all the great food served at your holiday gatherings this year, use your leftovers for convenient lunches and snacks.  Whether your meal consisted of chicken, beef or turkey, try the following tips to help you prepare low fat meals and snacks. Use leftover meat in soups, salads, omelets, wraps, pizza…