It’s autumn, and acorn squash are in season, delicious, versatile, frugal and fabulous! Some people find preparing squash daunting. I get it — the rind is hard to cut through and…
A few years ago, Dr. Mehmet Oz asked me to create a recipe containing foods that help to naturally reduce stress and to do a cooking demo on “The Dr. Oz Show.” I found that the…
After 45 years of cooking, I’ve had my share of Thanksgiving Day disasters! I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey wasn’t done, and my family and friends were starving….
THE KITCHEN DIVA When Thanksgiving is over, the most prominent reminders of the holiday are the abundant number of leftovers in containers in my refrigerator. Don’t waste those delicious…
Before sitting down with family and friends to feast and give thanks this week, get a crash course in fun facts and history of Thanksgiving and our favorite holiday bird The…
Ah, Thanksgiving — cleaning, shopping, cooking and entertaining guests for hours! While Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, I’ve embraced the day after the holiday as my…
Most people eat more at Thanksgiving dinner than they consume in a normal day, and then continue overeating at year-end. So it helps to have a plan in place to avoid any holiday gobbling…
November is traditionally about family, friends, food, feasting and abundance. While it may seem almost impossible to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season, the Tufts University…
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